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Re: [OM] Install it Yourself Light Seals

Subject: Re: [OM] Install it Yourself Light Seals
From: John Hermanson <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 05 Aug 1998 20:58:17 -0400
The pliobond I use is a brown rubber cement, not an epoxy.

John

Glenn wrote:

> John,
>
> I use Pliobond (epoxy) quite frequently at my work. I would make sure this
> epoxy is cured completely before using the camera. Pliobond will outgas and
> the chemicals released during outgassing may affect the film quality and
> various components in the camera. Leave the camera open during the curing
> process.
> Pliobond should cure at room temperature in 24 hours. To be safe, I would
> wait a little longer.
>
> Glenn Sadakane
>
> At 09:16 AM 8/5/98 -0400, you wrote:
> >I use either Hobscos "Goo" (sold in hobby stores)< or  Pliobond which used to
> >be made by Goodyear.   I put a "Microtip" extension on the tube which will
> >reach into the slot of the camera body and lay down a very fine thin layer of
> >glue.
> >
> >John
> >
> >Joel Wilcox wrote:
> >
> >> At 05:36 PM 8/4/1998 -0400, you wrote:
> >> >I really must say that not gluing the foam in the body may make
> >> installation easier up
> >> >front, but is not the proper way to do it, and later, in a few years, when
> >> the foam
> >> >developes a little surface tackiness, the foam may start pulling out of
> >> the slots.
> >> >Hey, I sell the pre cut foam  too, but the installer is completely on his
> >> own.
> >> >
> >> >John
> >> >Camtech
> >> >
> >> What's your favorite glue for this, John?
> >>
> >> Joel
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