hello--
Please advise as to preferred method of bellows repair--pinholes in Speed Graphic bellows.
Two remedies came up in my search: 1) black fabric paint (apparently a WalMart item), and 2) "Brush-On Electrical Tape" by Blue Magic, Inc., Conroe, TX
Any repair success stories to share, protocols, etc., gratefully received!
Best,
Dean
Automobile parts stores sell tubes of black silicone gasket forming material.
A quick and easy method of eliminating pin holes in a bellows.
The only real repair is a replacement bellows. If your bellows has developed pinholes it will develop more pinholes.
Tape and paint will only make the bellows less flexible then a proper replacement and may fail and still ruin shots.
For bellows with a fabric lining, I use black artist's acrylic paint, thinly applied and well scrubbed in to the lining with a soft toothbrush.
I've used goop called liquid electrical tape. It's about what it sounds like -- a gooey black brush-on adhesive. It's light tight and super flexible. Plus, it was easy to use. I racked the bellows out and shone a bright light at the corner of the bellows. I dabbed a bit of the liquid electrical tape on the inside corners and let it dry a day (probably not necessary, but I didn't want it to stick). It's been more than a year now and it's holding well!
You can find the liquid electrical tape at your local hardware store, or online. Hope this helps!
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