What's this part called? How to replace it?

[Parker219]

Thumb pad?

It fell off my p510 , so what can I do? It's sticky, so I don't want to just leave it. Can I just order a replacement pad? I can't find where to buy one.

I have had the camera 10 months. Is this a common problem with Nikon?

Excuse the cell phone pic.

 

[Parker219]

Ok, I found one on ebay for the d3100. I can cut it, if it doesn't fit I guess. 13 bucks for that little piece of rubber seems excessive.

Some others seem to just clean tge spot with alcohol and go without a pad.

 

[jrizal]

Some use "Goo Gone" to remove the sticky residue and use "Gorilla Glue" as an adhesive.

 

[cgw]

Nikon might be able to help. Failing that, some thin adhesive-backed sheet foam cut to fit from a craft store might be the best you can do.

 

[shadowlands]

When I had my D90, the back rubber came off twice... I finally slapped it back on with "pliobond" and bam... never came off again!!!
If the rubber on my D300 fails, I'll do the same.

 

[Rick58]

Some use "Goo Gone" to remove the sticky residue and use "Gorilla Glue" as an adhesive.

...and that's, that.

 

[Parker219]

I can actually get a better grip on it without the pad, so im going to goo gone it, and just keep it. Doesn't look as good, but it will be fine.

 

[jrizal]

Some use "Goo Gone" to remove the sticky residue and use "Gorilla Glue" as an adhesive.

...and that's, that.

@Rick Was it you the one who mentioned Goo Gone and Gorilla glue for his camera before? I remember a thread prior and suggested Goo Gone and someone added Gorilla Glue as the adhesive.

 

[DarkShadow]

I dont no when gorilla's started making glue but it sure is some powerful stuff.

 

[Rick58]

Some use "Goo Gone" to remove the sticky residue and use "Gorilla Glue" as an adhesive.

...and that's, that.

@Rick Was it you the one who mentioned Goo Gone and Gorilla glue for his camera before? I remember a thread prior and suggested Goo Gone and someone added Gorilla Glue as the adhesive.

Hmmm...not sure. Both are great products. As a Maintenance Supervisor, my guys use both of these routinely

 

[jrizal]

@Rick I also use both in fixing and cleaning stuff in my house. Both are great products. But as of now, I am not looking forward to use them in my camera!