Doug T.
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Post by Doug T. on Jun 22, 2017 14:19:40 GMT -5
Me again.
Does anyone out there know of a good material to replace that 80's and 90's type rubberized grippy stuff?
Most of the cameras I've seen that are covered in it look awful. They are dried out, with pieces broken off, just plain YUK !
If leather can be used, that would be nice, but not original.
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mickeyobe
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Post by mickeyobe on Jun 24, 2017 5:27:28 GMT -5
Me again. Does anyone out there know of a good material to replace that 80's and 90's type rubberized grippy stuff? Most of the cameras I've seen that are covered in it look awful. They are dried out, with pieces broken off, just plain YUK ! If leather can be used, that would be nice, but not original. Check out Plasti Dip on the internet. I have used it to fill pinholes in a camera bellows as well as small holes in the black leather covers of most old cameras. It was originally made as an electric insulation on electricians' tools so it should wear quite well. I have a can of the viscose liquid. I see some of it now comes in aerosol cans. Good luck |
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Post by Doug T. on Jun 24, 2017 22:24:53 GMT -5
Thanks Mickey!
I've also noticed that adhesive backed neoprene comes in pretty thin sheets. How thin? I'll find out. It looks like it's not much more than a mm.
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Post by yashica1943 on Jun 29, 2017 3:13:50 GMT -5
Try Milly's cameras on ebay (UK). They sell various types and colours of covering material - some self-adhesive and some ready cut for various cameras.
I recently recovered my Contax 139 with a precut cover (in dark red snakeskin, I think that it looks good, but not everyone's choice!) the material is thin and flexible and feeels good to hold.
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