OM-4Ti Repair - Glue to Use?

[baisao]

I am replacing the self timer cover on an OM-4Ti. I know it needs a spot of glue to hold it in place. What glue do I use to attach a self timer cover?

Thanks in advance,
Jim

 

[Frontman]

The original glue is still sold in Japan, and is called G17. It is a tough cement which is just a bit flexible. A good general-purpose glue would do the trick, just make sure that the surfaces you are cementing together are properly cleaned. I had the self timer cover pop off my OM4Ti a couple years ago, I glued it back on, and it is still tightly in place (knock on wood).

 

[baisao]

The original glue is still sold in Japan, and is called G17. It is a tough cement which is just a bit flexible. A good general-purpose glue would do the trick, just make sure that the surfaces you are cementing together are properly cleaned. I had the self timer cover pop off my OM4Ti a couple years ago, I glued it back on, and it is still tightly in place (knock on wood).

Thank you! It looks to be similar to Goop, a chloroprene adhesive like G17 that we have in the States. Did you apply the glue to the two prongs or smear around the rear surface?

 

[Frontman]

Thank you! It looks to be similar to Goop, a chloroprene adhesive like G17 that we have in the States. Did you apply the glue to the two prongs or smear around the rear surface?

I apply a little glue to both surfaces, let it sit long enough to haze over, then attach the parts together. It dries fairly quickly, but I usually allow the glue to cure overnight. The good thing about this glue is that it isn't permanent. Apply a few drops of lacquer thinner, let it soak in a little, then you can separate the parts for repair or replacement.

 

[John Hermanson]

I am replacing the self timer cover on an OM-4Ti. I know it needs a spot of glue to hold it in place. What glue do I use to attach a self timer cover?

Thanks in advance,
Jim

Brown rubber cement like Pliobond or Hobsco's "Goo" as sold in hobby stores (marketed by Walthers ((model train supplies))). John

 

[baisao]

Thank you gentlemen. I'll give that a try, John.

I am especially grateful for your help repairing these wonderful cameras, John. I like the OM-4Ti as much as my Leica M6 Classic. It's an incredible system.