What is the best glue to re-affix the leatherette covering on an Olympus OM-10?

[Tim Murphy]

Dear Board,

I picked up an Olympus OM-10 and some of the leatherette covering is lifting up in a couple of spots.

What is the preferred glue for resecuring intact leather covering? Contact cement, Gorilla glue, or something else entirely?

Thanks in advance,

Regards,

Tim Murphy

Harrisburg PA 🙂

 

[dexdog]

I would use contact cement because it will stick to even old dried out glue that is already on the camera. Remove any old flaking adhesive first.

 

[KoNickon]

Agree. Apply it (not too much) to both the covering and the camera body and let it dry for 6-8 minutes. The press the covering in place.