5D MKIII scratched

Hello all, a silly thong really. I have a new backpack and while carrying my camera in it, i scratched with a camera strap. It is not deep, but you see the metal in 2 places. Is there a way to fix? Any paint that will make it look normal again? Thank you

The Canon straps are crap, get an OP/TECH and you will be much happier and your neck will feel allot better with heavy lens around your neck!

sorry, I thought you messed up your strap, just reread your post and realized it was your camera that was scrached...sorry but no input there

I use Peak Design's Cuff. Great device. I'm thinking about trying the Leash. Neck straps drive me nuts. OK for a 8 ounce super-zoom. Not so good for a DSLR and heavy glass.

Op is asking how to fix a scratch on the body not a new camera strap.
Sorry I'm no help, just wanted to clarify. Lol.

Just use a sharpie or leave it.

Magnesium alloys need to be surface prepped before it will adhere to any paint, either by chemical process or anodic.

light_pilgrim wrote in post #16688500
Hello all, a silly thong really. I have a new backpack and while carrying my camera in it, i scratched with a camera strap. It is not deep, but you see the metal in 2 places. Is there a way to fix? Any paint that will make it look normal again? Thank you

I don't think I would carry my camera with a thong backpack, too many things would fall out.

Just think of the marks as battle scars, they don't impact your pics, and over time you will get used to them.

If you care so much about how the camera looks, just put a skin on it to protect it.

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …Snug_It_Pro_Ski​n_for.html

A black Sharpie or other permanent marker rubbed into the scratch works well. It doesn't fix the scratch but it covers it well.

TeamSpeed wrote in post #16688585
Just think of the marks as battle scars, they don't impact your pics, and over time you will get used to them.

Like the 1st scratch on a new car, hurts but it's bound to happen sooner or later no matter how careful one is. Sorry it happened but, as mentioned, if it bothers you, touch it up with a Sharpie and enjoy using it.

I think the Sharpie is the best thing for a fast fix.

To retouch cameras I use this stuff:

http://www.micro-tools.com …-Black-1-Fluid-Ounce.aspx

First wipe the area to be touched up with acetone to clean and prep it for the paint. Use a fine brush or toothpick to apply some paint. Let it dry partially, but while it's still tacky tap it a couple times with your finger to "knock down" the glossiness of the paint a bit and better mimic the texture of the original paint. (The gloss of this paint left to dry normally is too glossy for a modern Canon camera. But the matte finish paint is too flat.)

This won't stay on as well as the original paint, with is probably baked onto the parts before the body is assembled. But it does stay on better than some other paints. It also covers in one application because there is a lot of pigment in this particular paint. Alternatively you might try automotive touch-up paint or Testors model paint, but they likely won't cover in a single application. Unless you can find a low gloss that's a better match, get gloss and use the same trick as above.

amfoto1 wrote in post #16689305
First wipe the area to be touched up with acetone to clean and prep it for the paint.

I'd stay well away from acetone: it would likely soften the surrounding original paint.

Alcohol should do it, IMO.

mine got scratches and i just left it. nothing u can do about it. It happens. a rather its scratched then the sensor being messed up

amfoto1 wrote in post #16689305
To retouch cameras I use this stuff:

http://www.micro-tools.com …-Black-1-Fluid-Ounce.aspx

First wipe the area to be touched up with acetone to clean and prep it for the paint. Use a fine brush or toothpick to apply some paint. Let it dry partially, but while it's still tacky tap it a couple times with your finger to "knock down" the glossiness of the paint a bit and better mimic the texture of the original paint. (The gloss of this paint left to dry normally is too glossy for a modern Canon camera. But the matte finish paint is too flat.)

This won't stay on as well as the original paint, with is probably baked onto the parts before the body is assembled. But it does stay on better than some other paints. It also covers in one application because there is a lot of pigment in this particular paint. Alternatively you might try automotive touch-up paint or Testors model paint, but they likely won't cover in a single application. Unless you can find a low gloss that's a better match, get gloss and use the same trick as above.

Interesting. Does it come in matte black?

Agree that one should be careful with acetone.