Do I dare repair a lens with super glue?
Mar 21, 2013 17:19:11 #
Hello UHH friends,
I suspect there may be a few of you who have dropped a lens and have considered doing your own minor repair with a dab of glue. I think it would only take the tiniest dab with a toothpick to re-secure the casing over the Focus switch on the side of the lens, but do I dare? The lens survived a ten inch drop onto a granite counter very nicely, except for the Focus switch, which is loose and can fall off. I took it into a camera shop yesterday, no one one the premises does repairs, but they would happily send it away for a tidy $330 repair fee! What would you do? Wisdom and sympathy accepted :)
I suspect there may be a few of you who have dropped a lens and have considered doing your own minor repair with a dab of glue. I think it would only take the tiniest dab with a toothpick to re-secure the casing over the Focus switch on the side of the lens, but do I dare? The lens survived a ten inch drop onto a granite counter very nicely, except for the Focus switch, which is loose and can fall off. I took it into a camera shop yesterday, no one one the premises does repairs, but they would happily send it away for a tidy $330 repair fee! What would you do? Wisdom and sympathy accepted :)
Mar 21, 2013 17:29:25 #
Kerfree, I think that would be better than baling wire and duct tape. No really, if you think that would do it, then go ahead. I would do the same. If it keeps falling off, you can always send it in and pay those $330, but I wouldn't.
As long as it doesnt affect the lens working properly, I would rather spend the money on a photo vacation. Good luck !!
As long as it doesnt affect the lens working properly, I would rather spend the money on a photo vacation. Good luck !!
Mar 21, 2013 17:56:54 #
I'm not sure if SuperGlue would hold it as it doesn't adhere/bond to some plastics very well. You might need some other type of glue or epoxy.
Good luck :thumbup:
Good luck :thumbup:
Mar 21, 2013 18:04:09 #
I agree that you should find some sort of "plastic mender" type glue vs using super glue
Mar 21, 2013 18:19:34 #
I would certainly try to repair it. I probably would have used super glue, but the suggestions of other types of glue should be researched. Sorry you had that mishap, but thank goodness it isn't as bad as it might have been!
Mar 21, 2013 18:47:29 #
kerfree wrote:
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So sorry for your oopsie. After reading some of the other posts I might suggest jewelry glue if you are going to give it a go yourself. Jewelry glue is super strong and fairly easey to work with, it is sold at Michael's craft stores, don't glue yourself to the lens LOL.
Mar 21, 2013 19:15:27 #
kerfree wrote:
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In the auto body business they use a plastic epoxy which is black to glue components back together.. Go to your local auto body shot and get a squirt to reattach the cover. This epoxy is in a tube and has replaceable tips for reuse but it holds like concrete and can be sanded if necessary or trimmed with a knife. Sorry i do not know the name but i can get it if you want, just PM me if necessary.
Mar 21, 2013 19:34:39 #
I would not use super glue for the repair. The glue can cause a white film to form around it that could even enter the lens and make things worse.
As has been suggested, use a jeweler's glue.
As has been suggested, use a jeweler's glue.
Mar 21, 2013 19:37:58 #
kerfree wrote:
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Absolutely! Go for it. I dropped my lense, but I was able to repair it quite easily using duct tape of all things. Still works great. Here are some of my pictures after the repair.
Mar 21, 2013 19:39:16 #
A good glue I use for a lot of different materials is Gorilla Super Glue. It dries quickly, holds well, and is clear.
You can get it for about $4-5 at Walmart and Lowe's, and other places.
http://www.gorillatough.com/index.php?page=super-glue
You can get it for about $4-5 at Walmart and Lowe's, and other places.
http://www.gorillatough.com/index.php?page=super-glue
Mar 21, 2013 19:58:54 #
orterrym wrote:
Absolutely! Go for it. I dropped my lense, but I was able to repair it quite easily using duct tape of all things. Still works great. Here are some of my pictures after the repair.
Incredible job -and you managed to convert it to a super-panoramic lens at the same time.
Mar 21, 2013 20:02:25 #
plastic model cement (Ships, airplanes, cars) may be better solution, used sparingly
Mar 21, 2013 20:11:53 #
orterrym wrote:
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I'm still laughing!!!! I could never get shots like these!!! Nor do I want to ;)
Mar 21, 2013 20:14:52 #
I would use a tiny amount of an epoxy glue. It will harden slowly but will be nearly invisible.
In my experience, both super glue and Gorilla glue leave a residue that could "gum up the works". I've had gorilla glue produce a great deal of foam that is both unattractive and messy.
In my experience, both super glue and Gorilla glue leave a residue that could "gum up the works". I've had gorilla glue produce a great deal of foam that is both unattractive and messy.
Mar 21, 2013 20:29:29 #
Umpqua AL wrote:
I would use a tiny amount of an epoxy glue. It will harden slowly but will be nearly invisible.
In my experience, both super glue and Gorilla glue leave a residue that could "gum up the works". I've had gorilla glue produce a great deal of foam that is both unattractive and messy.
In my experience, both super glue and Gorilla glue leave a residue that could "gum up the works". I've had gorilla glue produce a great deal of foam that is both unattractive and messy.
Gorilla drool!
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