A reader emailed me about a new Leica repair & customization service based in the UK called Camera Works (www.cameraworks-uk.com). They recently did this custom black paint Leica M6 classic camera upgrading all parts to brass:
Leica M6, Leitz Wetzlar, 1986, custom repaint 2017. Custom flat black repaint and rebuild using all brass parts (top plate from Titanium M6 classic) by Cameraworks. Details: Leitz badge repainted, engravings filled in black, strap lugs and lens release button painted, camera leather replaced.
Backdoor painted in black to match, eyepiece upgraded to all metal part, flash synch painted.
Frame counter repainted, engravings on speed dial and hot-shoe left unfilled, shutter button painted. Shutter speed dial, lens button surround and rewind crank upgraded to brass parts and painted.
