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Pentax MX seal and foam replacement

LennyBloke
Posted 19/03/2023 - 18:44 Link
Does anyone know of a reasonably priced company/person offering replacement of seals and foams on Pentax MX bodies? I've thinned my collection down to a couple - both are in good working condition in all aspects except that the seals and foams need replacing. I'm not particularly good with intricate stuff so wouldn't attempt it myself and I don't want to pay for a full CLA/Service.

thanks in advance
LennyBloke
Posted 19/03/2023 - 20:53 Link
LennyBloke wrote:
Does anyone know of a reasonably priced company/person offering replacement of seals and foams on Pentax MX bodies? I've thinned my collection down to a couple - both are in good working condition in all aspects except that the seals and foams need replacing. I'm not particularly good with intricate stuff so wouldn't attempt it myself and I don't want to pay for a full CLA/Service.

thanks in advance

I can recommend https://www.kameradoktor.de/Lichtdichtungen-Light-Seals-Kameradichtungen-und-Spiegeldaempfer/
Benz3ne
Posted 20/03/2023 - 09:07 Link
It's actually not that difficult once you get into it, especially for the body-to-door channel foams.
I would offer to do it, gratis, but I think I've misplaced the foams I have (read, had) here.
I've found that with cleaning out the old foams (lots of toothpicks and isopropanol) and installing the new foams takes probably less than an hour.
andy_bell
Posted 20/03/2023 - 12:39 Link
Asahaiphoto in Harrow
Excellent service…… send them all of my older cameras


Peter Emanuel
Asahi Photo
6 Albany Parade
High St
Brentford
TW8 0JW
A few bits & Bobs
Edited by andy_bell: 20/03/2023 - 12:41
LennyBloke
Posted 21/03/2023 - 20:10 Link
Thanks for all the advice - I'll check some pricing and decide
LennyBloke
Benz3ne
Posted 22/03/2023 - 08:51 Link
I forgot to mention, if you wanted to buy the foam and send it across, I'd still be happy to do it
I've bought from here before and it's been excellent quality...
https://cameramill.co.uk/product-category/replacment-camera-light-seal-foam/
LennyBloke
Posted 22/03/2023 - 21:47 Link
Benz3ne wrote:
I forgot to mention, if you wanted to buy the foam and send it across, I'd still be happy to do it
I've bought from here before and it's been excellent quality...
https://cameramill.co.uk/product-category/replacment-camera-light-seal-foam/

That's very kind Ben - but I think I'll probably put them on Eeeekbay as they are (with a full and honest description) as in this condition they often sell for a reasonable price. It would be unfair for you to put the effort in for me then to sell them on
LennyBloke
Benz3ne
Posted 23/03/2023 - 07:47 Link
LennyBloke wrote:
Benz3ne wrote:
I forgot to mention, if you wanted to buy the foam and send it across, I'd still be happy to do it
I've bought from here before and it's been excellent quality...
https://cameramill.co.uk/product-category/replacment-camera-light-seal-foam/

That's very kind Ben - but I think I'll probably put them on Eeeekbay as they are (with a full and honest description) as in this condition they often sell for a reasonable price. It would be unfair for you to put the effort in for me then to sell them on

Not at all! As you well know I’d be partial to a Black MX… so that’s worth noting here
LennyBloke
Posted 23/03/2023 - 12:57 Link
Benz3ne wrote:
.......As you well know I’d be partial to a Black MX… so that’s worth noting here

I'll send you a PM when I get a min
LennyBloke

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