Rubber Hood Problem
Apr 7, 2014 04:59:42 #
jimbo70
Loc: Orange Park, FL.
I have a Kalt collapsible rubber lens hood that has become grey over the years. Anyone know how to make it black again? I tried washing it but that didn't work.
Apr 7, 2014 05:07:00 #
jimbo70 wrote:
I have a Kalt collapsible rubber lens hood that has become grey over the years. Anyone know how to make it black again? I tried washing it but that didn't work.
You could always use black dye - but does it matter?
Personally, I would paint it white and auction it to Canon Users.
Apr 7, 2014 05:16:13 #
It is probably oxidation. I wouldn't worry about the outside, but on the inside you could probably use some very fine grit sandpaper to take off that layer and make it black with a rough surface.....
Apr 7, 2014 05:18:43 #
Hi Jimbo all Rubber oxodises with time, the only way really to make it black again is use a solvent based liquid which will take the top surface away. (This I would not recommend.) I used to work for Michelin Tyres and this is what we used to do to refresh the rubber.
In my Opinion best thing is to leave it as is.
In my Opinion best thing is to leave it as is.
Apr 7, 2014 05:19:01 #
jimbo70 wrote:
I have a Kalt collapsible rubber lens hood that has become grey over the years. Anyone know how to make it black again? I tried washing it but that didn't work.
Why bother, its not like they cost a fortune. Replace it.
Apr 7, 2014 05:39:36 #
jimbo70 wrote:
I have a Kalt collapsible rubber lens hood that has become grey over the years. Anyone know how to make it black again? I tried washing it but that didn't work.
I would try ( Armor All )
Apr 7, 2014 05:41:36 #
jimbo70 wrote:
I have a Kalt collapsible rubber lens hood that has become grey over the years. Anyone know how to make it black again? I tried washing it but that didn't work.
What about armor-all or one of those tire dressing compounds?
Apr 7, 2014 05:42:22 #
get a large tip black prem marker. Paint it, let it dry. If thet does not work, Follow what the other guy said and just replace it.
Apr 7, 2014 05:43:28 #
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Apr 7, 2014 06:24:53 #
melismus wrote:
Black magic marker? Armor All might make it shiny.
No, Black PERM Magic marker. I have used it on other things. Does not come off on your hands once dry. If the option is to replace it. It is worth a try.
Apr 7, 2014 07:15:19 #
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Apr 7, 2014 08:08:04 #
Go to an auto parts store and buy a bottle of " BACK TO BLACK " you use it on cars to make the rubber mouldings look good again. Does a fine job !!!
Apr 8, 2014 06:09:18 #
All products mentioned (+ travel + time + gas) all sound more than the cost of a rubber lens hood from B&H, (no tax + free shipping) seems a no brainer.
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