[pure-silver] Re: Light Leaks with Large Format

Thanks Howard

Unfortunately, that material is not available in Germany, and I know of no
equivalent.





Regards



Ralph W. Lambrecht

http://www.darkroomagic.com







On 2005-11-28 18:29, "Howard Efner" <hfefner@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Ralph, pinholes in the bellows can be a real problem!  The ideal
> solution is to replace the bellows, but a repair will save some cash
> and extend the life of the bellows.  One way to take care of
> pinholes, and also to repair big holes etc, is to get some black
> rubber roofing primer ( Snow Roofing Systems Elastoseal - Home Depot)
> and paint the inside of the bellows to seal the leaks.  Use a foam
> brush!  A conventional brush will develop little crumbs of rubber
> that will come off and stick to the cloth.  Let the camera thoroughly
> dry with the bellows extended ( several days to a week or so
> depending on humidity) so that the bellows do not glue themselves
> together.  If still tacky, lightly dust with some talcum powder and
> vacuum out the excess or give a thin coating of the black rubber finish coat.
> 
> The Elastoseal is a water based neoprene emulsion that drys to a
> flexible rubber film.  Also good for waterproofing darkroom
> sinks.  They also make a white and black top coats that work in
> darkroom sinks.
> 
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