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RHPrentiss
Joined: 18 Sep 2001
Posts: 1
PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2001 3:49 am

I have a replacement 4x5 bellows that turns
out to have some pinholes in the corners of
the creases. Is there something I can paint
on that will seal these? Also, is there
some treatment that will preserve the
material?
cgoff
Joined: 24 Aug 2001
Posts: 18
PostPosted: Fri Sep 21, 2001 12:11 am

For small holes, I've used a bit of "DAP 100% Silicone Auto/Marine Sealant" from the hardware store. It comes in black, and stays flexible for a long time. To keep the bellows flexible, any good leather preservative should do the job.

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45PSS
Joined: 28 Sep 2001
Posts: 4081
PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2001 6:18 am

I used black fabric paint manifactured by Duncan Enterprises, Fresno Ca. that I purchased at a local hobby/craft store. I used it to patch pin holes in every pleat corner of my Sinar. I don't known how long it will hold up under heavy use.
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