JoAnneK01 Loc: Lahaina, Hawaii

I have a Nikon D200 and he rubber molding is separating from the frame of the camera. What is the best adhesive to use to reattach the rubber molding?

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Joanne, if it's a very small area, a few millimeters, I would suggest super glue. But VERY small amounts. If you see it, it's very shiny and ugly.
If it's a bigger area, say the size of a dime, take a very small jar and go to a shoe shop and buy a small amount of Barge. It's what they use to glue shoe soles on with. Good luck. ;-)
SS

Rbode Loc: Ft lauderdale, Fla

Loctite Stik'nSeal it's a waterproof adhesive and it will remain useful long after other glues become hard in the tube. Use a flat toothpick to work it. home depot, amazon

JoAnneK01 Loc: Lahaina, Hawaii

Mahalo sharpshooter, it is a very large area. From the right side, battery area to about half way around the front. Looks like moisture may be the cause. Mahalo for your response.

JoAnneK01 Loc: Lahaina, Hawaii

Mahalo Rbode, I'll give it a try. It does appear that the adhesive Nikon used was water soluble or not moisture proof.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

JoAnne, there is another good possibility for an area that large. Go down to the hardware store and get a can of 3M Spray Bond 90. Not 70, but 90!
You'll have to absolutely mask anything you don't want to get glue on, but because it's a spray, it goes on very even and won't be lumpy. But read the directions and practice on a similar size area 3-4 times till you get a hang on how it sprays!! Once it's stuck, it's stuck!! Good luck. ;-)
SS

JoAnneK01 Loc: Lahaina, Hawaii

Mahalo for the suggestion -- will check it out

Phocus Loc: Lakeland, Fl

I use 3m VHB tape it's super sticky and bonds well to the camera body. Also allows easy removal of the rubber if the camera needs repair. You need to clean both surfaces throughly with alcohol. Home Depot and most hardware stores have it. I use the very thin clear type.

The Villages Loc: The Villages, Florida

I've used Loctite Flexible Adhesive. Apply, and then use tape to press in place over night while drying.

lowkick Loc: Connecticut

I would try Lazer Bond glue. I haven't used this, but it seems like yours would be a great application for it. The best part, to me, is that you can clean it up before setting it so that your finished repair doesn't show glue residue. https://www.buylazerbond.com/?uid=4478240E029CE624E95F4D5B397E5DF4&gclid=COmw_c7euMsCFYjhfgodx6MN7w&gclsrc=ds

Kuzano

PLIOBOND!!!! By Goodyear, and available at ACE Hardware. Looks and applies somewhat like contact cement, but removable for future repair or bonding.....

Or Here:

http://www.amazon.com/Pliobond-P141-1OZ-PLIOBOND-ADHESIVE/dp/B00176HL9Y

This product has been used on camera coverings for YEARS!

I used it on leather and synthetic coverings in the Sixties, until now.

I would not using any other solution. I buy and sell cameras, mostly film on eBay for twenty years now and would not use anything else.

If you go on eBay however, all the covering kits on all the DSLR cameras come with precut double sided tape that works well, plus the rubber kit (all sections) generally do not cost more than about $15 if that, and come with the tape kit.

Here is a general search for the rubber Grip Kit for the D200... All four pieces with the DS tape kit. Biggest job is to use your thumb to roll all the old tape off the camera and do a clean install. Just do the one grip, or replace all the rubber.

I've done this with these kits a dozen times or more.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=Nikon+D200+grip+kit&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.H0.XNikon+D200+rubber+grip.TRS0&_nkw=Nikon+D200+rubber+grip&_sacat=0

Yes, these kits are all from China, Hong Kong, or the Orient. I've never had a problem. I just pick the vendor with large numbers of feedback and 99.5% positive.

Make your D200 look new for under $20, and a bit of labor to get it on right.

Or, just get a can of PlioBond from ACE and apply to both surfaces, hold apart for a few minutes and then lay it down. Get a small bag of broad rubber bands and wrap the grip down overnight.

James R. Kyle Loc: Saint Louis, Missouri (A Suburb of Ferguson)

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I had this happen to my lens "grips" and one of my tripod control handles (A Very Old Tripod) that I use with my 8x10 view camera.....

BARGE Glue really works great - But it takes about two days in a warm place to cure. One reason is the fact that the rubber grips are not exposed to the air ( as with leather that had "pores". )

I totally agree with the choice of Barge Glue.... If you can not get it at a shoe repair shop = Try "Michael's Arts and Crafts" store.

AND = If You Can get a syringe with a good sized needle (like the ones for blood drawing or blood donation) this can move the glue under the rubber grips.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

JoAnne, I've used simple rubber cement. Brush it on both surfaces, making sure they're clean first. All the rubber cement to dry before pushing the two surfaces together. It's worked quite well whenever I've used it for this type of repair.

Additionally, any excess is easily removed.
--Bob

JoAnneK01 Loc: Lahaina, Hawaii

Mahalo Sharpshooter, I'll do some practicing with the 3M Spray Bond 90. I've got some rubber and metal to try and see how it will hold.

JoAnneK01 Loc: Lahaina, Hawaii

Am looking to see if I can find some 3M VHB tape. None of our local hardware stores have any on hand. Mahalo for the suggestion.