How to Repair Body Marks & Scratches?

[datasafe]

Haven't posted to this forum for a longwhile!

I've just purchased an EOS 1D body in quite good condition but showing signs of wear as one expects with a camera as old as this.

Is there any remedy/repair to make good the little chips & scratches on some of the edges? These chips are quite small, only noticable on close examination.

I'd just love to bring it back to new looking!

Cheers

John

[Double Negative]

Use a fresh black Sharpie. :)

[wannasmaxx]

you could sand it downto the magnesium alloy Core... It would look like it hadn't even left the factory yet:)

[datasafe]

:D :D :D

[Sir Tony]

Use a fresh black Sharpie. :)

I second that!

[85lesabre]

Those marks show character, leave them alone.

[Mark_Cohran]

Chips would have to be filled in, all a Sharpie would do is provide a temporary cover for any metal that might be showing through the chip. I'm unaware of any body filling material that could be used to fill in the chips, but that's not to say something doesn't exist. However, as another poster said, that type of wear gives a body character. In the film days, we used to admire a photographer who had a well brassed camera as it was a sign of a hard working professional. These days, people tend to baby their equipment and we don't see that kind of brassing and wear on our modern cameras and lenses, at least among amateurs and enthusiasts.

I don't see where you're located, but you might try calling a local camera repair shop. They may be able to steer you in the right direction.

Mark

[Double Negative]

I don't think modern, electronic cameras are around long enough to develop "brassing..." We replace/upgrade the bodies every couple of years. Even my D30 which is ancient at this point (nevermind that it's plastic, heh) doesn't exhibit "real wear." My 20+ y/o A-1 however, has well-earned brassing.

Then again, brass isn't even used anymore. It's all plastic, magnesium and aluminum these days.

[datasafe]

Guys, thanks for all the replies. Iguess I'll take the 'character' route.

I've got several Canon bodies all owned from new and they still look new despite many years use. I guess I just like it that way.

I thought there might be some sort of hardening wax type compound that could be applied in layers over time and fill these small chips! Perhaps I should invent it :)

BTW, I'm in the UK

[steved110]

I think a 'sharpie' is some sort of permanent marker. I think that would do the trick but if the blacks don't match up you could just make a mess.

I'd be inclined to accept the battle scars as marks of distinction..;)

[rhys]

Personally - I wouldn't bother. It's a tool, not jewelery.