Nikon FM2 foam light seal kit.

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I am looking for a supplier for a good quality complete camera re-build foam light seal kit . Are there any in the UK or is it just the US ?.
Many thanks .
 
You can always buy a sheet of adhesive foam and cut the lengths yourself.
 
You can find kits on the Evil Bay for a lot of cameras, but it's just as easy to cut your own TBH. All you need is a cutting board, a steel ruler and a scalpel. :) (y)
 
What thickness foam ( and density) are the seals made from ?. Maybe cheaper to DIY.
 
Ive linked this thread to f&c as seeing as the camera is film based, there may be additional responses from the fusty crusty crowd who don’t venture out of the filmie section of the forum.

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Light seal info request

Linking this thread into f&c as I think the OP may benefit from more responses in this section of the forum https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/nikon-fm2-foam-light-seal-kit.740081/
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Nikon FM2 Replacement Light Seal Kit ~ Also for FE, FE2, FM2 & FM3a - Nik & Trick Photo Services

Nikon FM2 Replacement Light Seal Kit are precision cut, self adhesive and ready to fit. Just wet them and guide and slide them into position then leave for a few hours....make sure the old ones are totally cleaned away first. Each kit contains three full sets so lots of opportunity to get it...
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They also list rubbing alcohol in the same section for removing the old stuff
 
Alcohol, you mean 96% medical solution in plastic bottle from pharmacy ?.
 
Isopropyl Alcohol is what is generally recommended to remove the residue. The bottle (1 litre) I got through Amazon is 99%.
 
It takes quite a bit of careful work to remove some of the sticky mass,
Thats the good thing about cameras that never had foam light seals , less to go wrong and service , not to mention the tired leatherette removal LOL.
 
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It takes quite a bit of careful work to remove some of the sticky mass
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IPA, cotton buds, tweezers and cocktail sticks have always worked well for me. Any really stubborn bits can normally be shifted (carefully) with a flat bladed screwdriver, but this invariably results in a few scratches.
 
Yes , a custom toolkit .
How long were the original Nikon light seals meant to last anyway 3-4 years 10 ???.
 
Indeed. One thing I forgot to add to my list was a bamboo kebab skewer - cut down, these make great scrapers too and they don't scratch.

With regards to longevity, I don't suppose they really cared - cost was more important. Wool and velvet strips would have lasted longer (as in old cine stuff), but I suppose the foam was cheaper.
 
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One thing I forgot to add to my list was a bamboo kebab skewer - cut down, these make great scrapers too and they don't scratch.
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Can be cut and sanded to "plough" the bottom of the light seal grooves. Much tougher than cocktail sticks/toothpicks. Chopsticks from places like Wagamama can be useful too.
 
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Very handy for all sorts of things. I've even used them as spines for kebabs on a barbecue!

The burger ones with wider tops are great for spreading glue too.
 
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