bloodninja Hatchling 1 post Joined Aug 2008 Location: Falls Church, VA More info | Oct 10, 2008 10:58 | #1 Accidentally scratched the bottom of my 40D leaving some bare magnesium the size of a tic tac. The mag has started to oxidize, will this be a problem? Should I touch the spots up to prevent further oxidation or peeling. I love this camera and I want it to last. Canon EOS 40D | EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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mleone Senior Member  788 posts Joined Apr 2008 Location: Florida More info | Oct 10, 2008 13:09 | #2 Clean the oxidation off. Use paint, sharpie or tape and cover it up.
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Mark001 Senior Member  253 posts Joined Nov 2007 Location: Hollister, CA More info | Maybe some black automotive touch-up paint? - Mark
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macroshooter1970 Cream of the Crop  7,494 posts Likes: 2 Joined Jan 2007 Location: Arizona More info | Oct 10, 2008 13:22 | #4 better call maaco....just kidding of course.
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steved110 Cream of the Crop  5,776 posts Likes: 2 Joined Dec 2005 Location: East Sussex UK More info | Forget about it. Doesn't mean squat, but a botched cosmetic repair will make it much much worse. Canon 6D
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Terrywoodenpic Senior Member  869 posts Joined Dec 2005 Location: Saddleworth England More info | Oct 10, 2008 14:02 | #6 Like all aluminium/ magnesium alloys, bare metal oxidises on the surface virtually at once. Terry_______________
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basroil Cream of the Crop  8,015 posts Likes: 2 Joined Mar 2006 Location: STL/Clayton, MO| NJ More info | Oct 10, 2008 14:52 | #8 My suggestion, leave it as is. Chicks dig battle scars I don't hate macs or OSX, I hate people and statements that portray them as better than anything else. Macs are A solution, not THE solution. Get a good desktop i7 with Windows 7 and come tell me that sucks for photo or video editing.
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bildeb0rg Goldmember  More info | Oct 11, 2008 03:23 | #9 +1. Shows yo a badassmofo, duuuuude
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yogestee "my posts can be a little colourful"  More info | Oct 11, 2008 06:18 | #10 steved110 wrote in post #6472965  Forget about it. Doesn't mean squat, but a botched cosmetic repair will make it much much worse. The magnesium alloy will NOT corrode - it just oxides the outside layer then stabilises. I agree with Steve.. Besides a few scratches here and there will give your 40D some road cred.. Jurgen
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Atlixco Member  75 posts Joined Jun 2008 Location: Chipilo, Puebla, Mexico More info | Oct 11, 2008 06:36 | #11 bloodninja wrote in post #6472119 Accidentally scratched the bottom of my 40D leaving some bare magnesium the size of a tic tac. The mag has started to oxidize, will this be a problem? Should I touch the spots up to prevent further oxidation or peeling. I love this camera and I want it to last. Thanks in advance. The sweat from hands contain some salt and may give some electrolyze corrosion; just buy a little touch up automotive paint ( small bottle with the brush inside) ........just my 2 cents greeting, comments welcome
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SnlpeR Goldmember 1,013 posts Joined Dec 2007 More info | Oct 11, 2008 06:39 | #12 mothers polish..
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therock Member  201 posts Joined Oct 2007 More info | Oct 11, 2008 06:42 | #13 Seal it up ASAP. therock @ alcphoto.net
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Sand, primer, light sand, paint, set on shelf in air tight case, close case, lock, and admire your beautiful pristine condition camera and never touch it again. 7D MKII ■ 10-22 ■ 15-85 ■ 28-135 ■ Σ 50-150 ■ 70-200 f4L ■ 100-400L ■ 580EX II
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Flo Gimmie Some Lovin  44,987 posts Likes: 16 Joined Jul 2007 Location: Nanaimo,B.C. More info | Clear nailpolish you're a great friend, but if Zombies chase us, I am tripping you.
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