Glue for lightseals

bernardsia · 6th December 2004

Does anybody know what type of glue should be used for lightseals? I bought a bottle of gel type super glue but thought against using it. What kind of glue will bond yet not corrode the paint and metal?

Del_CtrlnoAlt · 7th December 2004

super glue or epoxy works in a way to bond the 2 material together... have you considered silicon paste? can easily remove them & its water proof... but need to know which ones to get. & some have rather pungent smell... you win some you lose some...

patch17 · 7th December 2004

i like to use something called "Kwikgrip" from Selleys. it's like rubber cement, you put it on let it dry for a few minutes then press on the foam to stick. good thing about it is that it's not runny or liquid, but you have to be careful cause it gets pretty stretchy.

bernardsia · 7th December 2004

I went out to buy a tube of silicon. Gosh the thing smells like a rotting whale. I paused for a moment and decided stinky cameras is not my thing. I went to the the friendly neighbourhood as beng hardware shop and told the auntie my problem. She recommended me a 'Contact Cement' by a brand called Yamayo. It supposedly won't 'eat' into the paint and metal of the camera.

patch17, I believe it should be the same thing you mentioned. I have not tried it yet. I'll probably do it tomorrow afternoon.

xieyuqi · 11th December 2004

u can try epoxy glue.
there is a version of epoxy glue that is used to bond metals (black colour). It is odourless and strong.

Only down side: takes a day to fully dry.

whoelse · 11th December 2004

contact cement if for mirror seal, no need glue for light seal on the door.

bernardsia · 11th December 2004

Does the sponge stay by itself? The sponge I have doesn't come with any adhesive.

CAMEDIA · 11th December 2004

Originally Posted by bernardsia

Does anybody know what type of glue should be used for lightseals? I bought a bottle of gel type super glue but thought against using it. What kind of glue will bond yet not corrode the paint and metal?

Hi Bernard,

Personally, I would advise not to use glue as it always get pretty messy, esp if u r playing around the shutter

Find those materials with adhesive side, eg those black cotton/frabic materials for chair/table legs....dunno what is the exact name. Another way is to use double side tapes if u r using some black wool.

I fix my old FM light leak problem with the above material, works perfectly for me. Can't imagine those shops actually quoted me $80 to fix that leak.

Hope this helps.

bernardsia · 12th December 2004

Thanks Camedia,

Well I actually ordered a pack of light seals from Japan. They used to sell it as a kit, including glue and cutter. But now they ship just the foam without adhesives. I don't quite dare use just any materials out there, as some of my cameras are for collection. What works today might eat into the paint and metal in a few years.

I am sure everybody has seen stains left behind by innocent looking double sided tape after a few years. On the other hand, whatever they used on the Yashica 35 left no mark even after more then 20 years.

ST1100 · 12th December 2004

Glue vapour is known to fog lenses. Better do your research properly.

6th December 2004	#1
bernardsia Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 321	Glue for lightseals Does anybody know what type of glue should be used for lightseals? I bought a bottle of gel type super glue but thought against using it. What kind of glue will bond yet not corrode the paint and metal?

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Del_CtrlnoAlt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Outside the Dry Box. Posts: 16,342	super glue or epoxy works in a way to bond the 2 material together... have you considered silicon paste? can easily remove them & its water proof... but need to know which ones to get. & some have rather pungent smell... you win some you lose some... __________________ Logging Off Permanently. Those who need to contact me will know where to contact me.

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patch17 Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: here and there Posts: 748	i like to use something called "Kwikgrip" from Selleys. it's like rubber cement, you put it on let it dry for a few minutes then press on the foam to stick. good thing about it is that it's not runny or liquid, but you have to be careful cause it gets pretty stretchy. __________________ Today is a gift; that's why it's called the present. The toys

11th December 2004	#5
xieyuqi Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 225	u can try epoxy glue. there is a version of epoxy glue that is used to bond metals (black colour). It is odourless and strong. Only down side: takes a day to fully dry.

11th December 2004	#6
whoelse Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,227	contact cement if for mirror seal, no need glue for light seal on the door.

12th December 2004	#9
bernardsia Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 321	Thanks Camedia, Well I actually ordered a pack of light seals from Japan. They used to sell it as a kit, including glue and cutter. But now they ship just the foam without adhesives. I don't quite dare use just any materials out there, as some of my cameras are for collection. What works today might eat into the paint and metal in a few years. I am sure everybody has seen stains left behind by innocent looking double sided tape after a few years. On the other hand, whatever they used on the Yashica 35 left no mark even after more then 20 years.

12th December 2004	#10
ST1100 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Singapore, Bedok Posts: 1,801	Glue vapour is known to fog lenses. Better do your research properly.