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The rubber grip (the part forming the cover for the CF card slot) is coming unstuck on my D2x. Any suggestions on what sort of glue to use to effect repairs?

oooh nooooooo

i though nikon will fix this problem with the f5. i have replace my 4 times.

uuhmmm

i use a 2 part aroldite
hope i spelt that right

my grip has come off twice and i have fixed it quite well with this glue

Hmmm Araldite!!! A little severe Wendell I am amazed that on such an expensive camera short cuts are taken and quality control is not what it might be.

Oneputt wrote:Hmmm Araldite!!! A little severe Wendell I am amazed that on such an expensive camera short cuts are taken and quality control is not what it might be.

have you ever seen my camera i have cheap k-mart gaffa tape all over it and even on my broken 70-200vr hood
simple solutions work

Oneputt wrote:The rubber grip (the part forming the cover for the CF card slot) is coming unstuck on my D2x. Any suggestions on what sort of glue to use to effect repairs?

Canon make some good glues

DionM wrote:

Oneputt wrote:The rubber grip (the part forming the cover for the CF card slot) is coming unstuck on my D2x. Any suggestions on what sort of glue to use to effect repairs?

Canon make some good glues

So is that canon glue.... where can u get that from....

I think that Nikon use a semi permanent glue instead of a permanent glue so that the rubber grip can be replaced when it's worn down or affected by some sort of rubber deteriation rather than be permanently glued on the body and cannot be replaced.

hyundai - How can they deteriorate if they don't stay on long enough

huynhie wrote:I think that Nikon use a semi permanent glue instead of a permanent glue so that the rubber grip can be replaced when it's worn down or affected by some sort of rubber deteriation rather than be permanently glued on the body and cannot be replaced.

You must work for Nikon marketing Or Microsoft (no sir, that's not a bug, that's a feature!).

Oneputt - I'd suggest going to a hobby shop and looking for some light-duty glue that won't affect the rubber. Some glues might cause it to be become brittle.

Or buy a Canon

using a DEET based repellant will disolve most rubber and plastic compounds. Now just imagine all the Nature/landscape photographers out there who use DEET based repellants and sunscreen who find out that they cannot replace their rubber grips because it's been permantly glued to the body.

Admittedly there are alternatives to using DEET but most aren't as effective.

DionM wrote:

huynhie wrote:I think that Nikon use a semi permanent glue instead of a permanent glue so that the rubber grip can be replaced when it's worn down or affected by some sort of rubber deteriation rather than be permanently glued on the body and cannot be replaced.

You must work for Nikon marketing Or Microsoft (no sir, that's not a bug, that's a feature!).

Oneputt - I'd suggest going to a hobby shop and looking for some light-duty glue that won't affect the rubber. Some glues might cause it to be become brittle.

Or buy a Canon

You may find it funny but if you google for DEET and Camera you will see how serious the two mix can be.

John

The style of glue to use is one that doesn't fully harden like a Bear Contact style. From memory 3M make some in a spray can. Good Clark Rubber stores should have something appropriate.

How long have you had your D2x? - maybe Nikon will do it for you

Bob G

The rubber coming off is totally normal on the D1 and D2 series. I left mine off on the D1

What about double-sided tape (the thin type). Won't be as permanent as glue, but also won't harden or react with the grip.

Contact glue is the best if it is applied correctly. Once you have coated both surfaces let the glue dry (about 15mins) before sticking them together and make sure you position them correctly the first time. (you wont get a second chance!)

Bob.

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In my younger days, when I used to play table tennis, there was a glue I used to stick the rubber onto the bat. It was semi-permanent so that you could replace the rubber regularly without ruining the bat. Unfortunately I can't remember the name but if you look for table tennis supplies, they will know.

EDIT. I just found an old tube, It's called Nittaku rubberdine bought it from Rebel at the time was around $6.00

sirhc55 wrote:The rubber coming off is totally normal on the D1 and D2 series. I left mine off on the D1

It seems to be a normal feature since they stopped using "leatherette" (well that's what I think it's called anyway )

The first Nikon I had with the rubber (F-301) did it - I've been surprised that my D70 rubber is still hanging in there!

Cheers

contact adhesive as instructed take the camera to Clarke Rubber they should have a good quality one.