Round toothpicks, cut the tip off and reshaped a bit also work great for
removing the old foam.
Denatured alchohol is indeed great for removing the foam - but be CAREFUL it
will most likely damage
focusing screens (which are not glass) and shutters.
Jim Couch
Bill Stanke wrote:
> The hardest part of the job is removing the old foam from the grooves.
> You want something that is small enough to get into the grooves, but not
> strong enough to gouge anything. I used bamboo skewers from Walmart,
> and nip off the point, to create a small chisel. I wet down an area of
> foam with denatured alcohol (applied with a Q-tip) and then follow it up
> with the bamboo "chisel". Stubborn areas may require repeated
> applications. I would remove the back for the entire operation, as it
> gives you much better access. I would also emphasize the need to
> stretch the yarn as you insert it into the grooves. The most important
> thing is to be patient!
>
> Good luck!
>
> Bill Stanke
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