CMIT Paint Fix?

[Nate Weaver]

Hi,

 

I've seen a couple CMITs now with paint flaking off where a shock mount contacts the lower body. Once it starts, it doesn't take much for it to get really bad.

 

Has anybody gotten a price for how much to fix this? I've come across one for sale for a good price, but it's got the worst paint I've seen so far (owner actually removed most of the paint on bottom half).

 

Too late to call Redding on the long weekend, though maybe somebody can pass along their experience.

[David Waelder]

I’m puzzled. 

 

I thought the CMIT had an anodized finish. Am I mistaken? Or is there a special model with a painted finish?

 

David

[Derek H]

I’ve seen one so bad (belonged to an ENG cameraman) that I didn’t even recognize it as a CMIT. Only specs of blue were left here and there. Still sounded great!

[ProSound]

When I asked cost to change the housing I was told it  would be approximately $500-$600. A cleaning would also be included. 

[Nate Weaver]

5 hours ago, David Waelder said:

I’m puzzled. 

 

I thought the CMIT had an anodized finish. Am I mistaken? Or is there a special model with a painted finish?

 

David

I always thought it was anodized, until I had my friends in my possession, and it was flaking paint. Gaff tape was pulling it off...it was disappointing how easy it came off with tape.

 

5 hours ago, ProSound said:

When I asked cost to change the housing I was told it  would be approximately $500-$600. A cleaning would also be included. 

Yeah, my hope was $400 but my intuition knew better. Valuable info thanks.