Contact cement seems to be the choice in the past. However, since your lens
did not have any sign of cement, it might be a good idea to use double-side
tape instead. I think those 5 minutes epoxy (permanent) will do as well
(only if the rubber would not cover any screws because you might need to
access them). The regular double-side tapes from hardware store or Staples
do not cut. The one that I used was made by 3M (can be found at
www.micro-tools.com).
regards,
Alan Chan
>Speaking of cements, perhaps I can get some advice. I have an oldish
>Vivitar lens. The knurled surface on the focus ring turns out to be
>some kind of rubbery plastic. It has lately split and come away from
>the smooth metal surface underneath in strips. Is it practical for me
>to cement it back on, or should I take it to a repair shop? If I
>do the job myself, what would be an appropriate cement to use?
>
>It appears that it was originally custom molded to exactly fit the
>metal surface, as there is no sign of any cement present.
>
>The lens is fully functional without without this plastic knurling,
>of course.
>
>--
>Rodger Whitlock
>Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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