View Full Version : Re-gluing Linhof 'leather' ??
Rick Olivier
10-Jun-2007, 15:46
My Linhof Tech IV is starting to shed it's beige/brown leatherette type covering. Before I go and mess it up can anyone offer tips on doing this repair properly? I would guess removing the old glue residue and using contact cement is the way to go? thanks
rick olivier
new orleans
if it's only corners, then get yourself some PVA glue.
I recovered a whole Rolleiflex with new leather using PVA glue. It worked fine and is non-permanent. Contact cement is pretty nasty stuff. Use it wisely. I'd recommend a less permanent adhesive like pva unless you never want to see under the leatherette again.
John Hannon
10-Jun-2007, 15:53
I have used Pliobond for re-attaching coverings. It allows you to remove the leather for servicing in the future.
--John
David A. Goldfarb
10-Jun-2007, 15:56
I also recommend Pliobond for this purpose. It remains flexible and is easily removed for service.
Rob Vinnedge
11-Jun-2007, 08:20
A great source for camera repair is www.micro-tools.com. They offer options for glue, new self-adhering leatherette etc. I completely replaced the old leatherette on my 5X7 Technika V with new self-adhering black leatherette with no mess and no fuss.
David Luttmann
11-Jun-2007, 12:12
A great source for camera repair is www.micro-tools.com. They offer options for glue, new self-adhering leatherette etc. I completely replaced the old leatherette on my 5X7 Technika V with new self-adhering black leatherette with no mess and no fuss.
I tried buying from them a couple of years ago to repair the seals on my RB67. A single sheet of foam to cut stips from was cheap.....then they wanted to rip me off by charging over $40USD shipping to Canada. When I mentioned they could put it in a manilla envelope for about $2, they got very rude on the phone.
I found a supplier on Ebay that offered 3X the foam material, and charged me less than $4 shipping in a padded envelope. Nuff said!
John Hannon
11-Jun-2007, 13:43
I found a supplier on Ebay that offered 3X the foam material, and charged me less than $4 shipping in a padded envelope. Nuff said!
That was probably Jon Goodman. He sells light seal kits and offers detailed instructions for most cameras. He's a good guy to work with.
Neal Shields
11-Jun-2007, 13:59
Pliobond or 3M double sided mounting tape, I forget the number.
I used the tape when I recovered my V but have had good luck with Pliobond on other cameras.
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