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Post by Dan Vincent on Sept 1, 2006 19:22:05 GMT -5
I finally recovered my chrome Minolta XD-11 in a reddish tint Cognac Lizard. This was my first attempt at reupholstry on a camera. I bought the Lizard skin from cameraleather.com They have quite a selection of leather and exotic skins, custom cut to fit your camera.   |
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Post by GeneW on Sept 1, 2006 20:59:12 GMT -5
First attempt? It looks like a pro job! I love the look of lizard skin. I gotta try this some day...
Gene
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Post by Randy on Sept 1, 2006 21:17:42 GMT -5
That's Hot Dan! To me, recovering a camera makes it stand out as a personalized part of my collection.
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Post by Dan Vincent on Sept 1, 2006 21:48:30 GMT -5
Thanks guys, I really like the look and feel of the Lizard Skin. This covering has a red tint while most Cognac Lizard has a more brownish hue.
I especially wanted to do the XD-11 because it such a great camera to use.
Most of the early XD series cameras had super-soft leather that shrinks in time, so it really needed a new covering that was as special as this camera is to me.
The XD-11 has a very clean look when wearing special covering because the leather touches the top of the camera without a typical black line used by most others.
Of all My Minoltas, I am most-impressed with the total package of the XD types and will probably keep an eye out for more variations to add to the stable.
My black XD will be the next one to recover. I just haven't decided what color covering to use. I'm pretty sure I will go with real Snake or Lizard skin and would like to find something with a yellow tint.
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Post by nikonbob on Sept 1, 2006 22:59:44 GMT -5
Very nice job you did on recovering your XD-11. Looks very elegant too boot.
Bob
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Post by kamera on Sept 3, 2006 12:20:58 GMT -5
First job and it looks fantastic!!!!!
Can definately "see" the lizard pattern...but is it a "scratch and smell" or constant smell for the cognac aroma???
Lookin' goooood!!
Ron Head
Kalamazoo, MI
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Post by Microdad on Sept 3, 2006 15:02:58 GMT -5
Dan, that is sharp! I haven't tried anything like that, but would certainly like to. Maybe a good winter project.
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Post by Dan Vincent on Sept 3, 2006 21:51:52 GMT -5
Actually, doing the recovering was a very simple job.
Once I peeled off the original covering I just made sure all the original glue was removed using an Exacto knife.
Then I used some "Goof-Off" glue remover to make sure I got everything.
Removing the timer lever on the front of the camera was easily done with a small paper clip held in duck-bill pliars.
The Lizard skin comes with a self-sticking adhesive on the back. A backing paper is removed when you are ready to stick it to the camera.
Note: you have to trim the old cover around the rear film box lid holder on the rear as the new cover will precisely fit around the edges and not underneath.
When I was finally ready to cover the camera it was surprisingly quick to apply. I cut a short section of the backing off the curved part of the cover so I could get the covering lined up without sticking the cover to everything in sight. Once I had everything locked in place it was simple to peel off the remaining backing and snuggle down the rest of the skin.
This only took a few minutes to do.
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