Danner Posted May 4, 2021 Share #1 Posted May 4, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) My 1953 Summitar has the original slip-on cap, but is has diminished grip, given the thousands of times it has been mounted/dismounted over the decades. Does anybody have experience re-flocking the interior to renew the grip? Anybody offer this service? Thank you for your thoughts... - Dan 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted May 4, 2021 Posted May 4, 2021 Hi Danner, Take a look here Re-Flocking a Slip-On Lens Cap?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
darylgo Posted May 4, 2021 Share #2 Posted May 4, 2021 The best I can find is adhesive felt rolls that I then cut to the desired width and length. I then place them within the cap. The edges will often-times peel slightly. This is not the quality of Leica products but okay for diy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted May 4, 2021 Share #3 Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) Hello Dan, Welcome to the Forum. If the material on the inside of the cap was a medium brown then the material used originally was probably Hungarian Yak Felt. You might look around to see if any is available somewhere. Best Regards, Michael Edited May 4, 2021 by Michael Geschlecht 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted May 4, 2021 Share #4 Posted May 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Danner said: My 1953 Summitar has the original slip-on cap, but is has diminished grip, given the thousands of times it has been mounted/dismounted over the decades. Does anybody have experience re-flocking the interior to renew the grip? Anybody offer this service? Thank you for your thoughts... - Dan https://www.flockit.com Using this, as opposed to a stick on felt strip it can be gauged to the thickness you want for the tightness of the cap. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 4, 2021 Share #5 Posted May 4, 2021 40 minutes ago, Michael Geschlecht said: Hello Dan, Welcome to the Forum. If the material on the inside of the cap was a medium brown then the material used originally was probably Hungarian Yak Felt. You might look around to see if any is available somewhere. Best Regards, Michael Hungarian Yak ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted May 4, 2021 Share #6 Posted May 4, 2021 30 minutes ago, jaapv said: Hungarian Yak ? No. Butt hairs off German elves. 😃 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted May 4, 2021 Share #7 Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) If they have had their butt hairs forcibly tweezered off for lens cap rejuvenation, those German elves must be butt hurt by such an ordeal. Edited May 4, 2021 by Herr Barnack 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted May 4, 2021 Share #8 Posted May 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Herr Barnack said: If they have had their butt hairs forcibly tweezered off for lens cap rejuvenation, those German elves must be butt hurt by such an ordeal. No. They shave regularly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted May 4, 2021 Share #9 Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, jaapv said: Hungarian Yak ? ...that's why it's so rare.... 📸🐮👀 ..(actually, I'm in the same position as Dan myself - it would be lovely if some sod would actually answer the question rather than having a laugh.... forgive my slightly 'sleeves rolled up' English, but it is a good honest question deserving of an answer..🧐📜📸) Edited May 4, 2021 by robert_parker 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aksclix Posted May 4, 2021 Share #10 Posted May 4, 2021 4 hours ago, Danner said: My 1953 Summitar has the original slip-on cap, but is has diminished grip, given the thousands of times it has been mounted/dismounted over the decades. Does anybody have experience re-flocking the interior to renew the grip? Anybody offer this service? Thank you for your thoughts... - Dan Does it have to be original? Would you be ok with using thin adhesive grips like these? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DD532WM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_JQ7ZMNS8AR44PZH0ZGAA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 If this material won’t work then felt stickers can work too Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted May 5, 2021 Share #11 Posted May 5, 2021 47 minutes ago, robert_parker said: ...that's why it's so rare.... 📸🐮👀 ..(actually, I'm in the same position as Dan myself - it would be lovely if some sod would actually answer the question rather than having a laugh.... forgive my slightly 'sleeves rolled up' English, but it is a good honest question deserving of an answer..🧐📜📸) Evidently you missed it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted May 5, 2021 Share #12 Posted May 5, 2021 33 minutes ago, aksclix said: Does it have to be original? Would you be ok with using thin adhesive grips like these? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DD532WM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_JQ7ZMNS8AR44PZH0ZGAA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 If this material won’t work then felt stickers can work too Too thick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted May 5, 2021 Share #13 Posted May 5, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, jaapv said: Hungarian Yak ? Hello Jaap, Yes, that is what the medium brown material is that is inside the metal lens caps, from the 1950's. Best Regards, Michael Edited May 5, 2021 by Michael Geschlecht 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted May 5, 2021 Share #14 Posted May 5, 2021 1 hour ago, robert_parker said: ...that's why it's so rare.... 📸🐮👀 ..(actually, I'm in the same position as Dan myself - it would be lovely if some sod would actually answer the question rather than having a laugh.... forgive my slightly 'sleeves rolled up' English, but it is a good honest question deserving of an answer..🧐📜📸) Hello Robert, That is the answer. Don't forget that there are also water buffalos in Italy. Best Regards, Michael 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted May 5, 2021 Share #15 Posted May 5, 2021 1 hour ago, aksclix said: Does it have to be original? Would you be ok with using thin adhesive grips like these? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DD532WM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_JQ7ZMNS8AR44PZH0ZGAA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 If this material won’t work then felt stickers can work too Hello Aksclix, Do those stickers come in Yak? Best Regards, Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnjay Posted May 5, 2021 Share #16 Posted May 5, 2021 I've had good luck with this product from Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B5FNRA8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted May 5, 2021 Share #17 Posted May 5, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, jdlaing said: Evidently you missed it. 42 minutes ago, Michael Geschlecht said: Hello Robert, That is the answer. Don't forget that there are also water buffalos in Italy. Best Regards, Michael Gentlemen, Please accept my sincere apologies - in a climate where sometimes a genuine 'newbie' question can be greeted with a certain insouciance, or a 'go see for yourself' response with a link, I've mis-read your intentions (maybe a little more explanation would've helped..) - just promise me that this really is a serious answer and Hungarian Yak Felt was indeed what was used by 1950's German camera makers and really isn't what I got all over my shoes when shooting under the bridges in Budapest...😲 ...That took ages to wash off in the shower at the Four Seasons.... 🛕🏃♂️💨 Edited May 5, 2021 by robert_parker Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted May 5, 2021 Share #18 Posted May 5, 2021 Hello Robert, This was told to me by someone at Leitz many years ago when we were discussing a number of things Leitz & Leica. Best Regards, Michael 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aksclix Posted May 5, 2021 Share #19 Posted May 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Michael Geschlecht said: Hello Aksclix, Do those stickers come in Yak? Best Regards, Michael Hi Michael - I don’t believe it does.. but there are quite a few fabric tapes that might be able to do the job here.. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danner Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share #20 Posted May 5, 2021 1 hour ago, ronnjay said: I've had good luck with this product from Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B5FNRA8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Thanks! Maybe three little strips of that stuff spaced 120º apart would add just enough material to snug things up. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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