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Old 28th August 2020, 08:43 AM
Nat Polton Nat Polton is offline
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I do not know about your particular camera, but quite a few need the leather or leatherette to be peeled off so that the repairer can get at the countersunk screws concealed beneath the leather covering.
Two that spring to mind are my old Rolleicord Va and Yashica Electro. Both have concealed screws on the faceplates.
The adhesive needs to be strong enough for the job, yet capable of having the bond carefully broken down in the future to allow access to the metal plates below.
We are not talking about British Museum Standards Conservation techniques here, just the ability to gently peel off the fabric, keeping it in one sound piece, then after the job in hand roll it back into position with a good non-permanent adhesive.

The adhesive I used was Copydex. I think it is a rubber based glue.
Available at DIY shops in the UK.

Sounds like a corny advert but no connections to the firm.




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