Kodak Retina 1a paint touch-up

Jon Shumpert · May 27, 2020

I just found a very nice working Retina 1a this morning. It is in great condition except for some missing paint on the back. I am fine with leaving it as is, but if I wanted to touch it up, what would I use?

Donald Qualls · May 27, 2020

Most of the camera paint I've seen from that era seems to be lacquer based. An auto body paint supplier should be able to sell you a touch-up bottle of a suitable black lacquer, or you might be able to get japanning lacquer from a woodworking supplier (but that might come in pints or larger).

AndyH · May 27, 2020

I've used gloss model enamel from the craft supply store. I thin it and apply more than one coat. It's not perfect, but It's made several cameras presentable.

Andy

Greg Heath · Jun 21, 2020

Jon Shumpert said:
I just found a very nice working Retina 1a this morning. It is in great condition except for some missing paint on the back. I am fine with leaving it as is, but if I wanted to touch it up, what would I use?

I use paint pens from Michaels craft store. Works great

Kodak Retina 1a paint touch-up

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