Yashica FX-7 restore job

[Volunteer]

I've bought Yashica FX-7 with 50/1.9 DSB for 12$ on a flea market. The leather was ugly so i removed it. I used some of my leftover self-adhesive paper to replace the leather and here's the result. Not perfect, but nicer than it was. (The price of the paper is around 1$). I wrote a blog post on it, so if you're interested in details... http://zstupar.blogspot.com/2013/10/restoring-yashica-fx-7.html















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[dxqcanada]

Hmm, not bad.
A darker faux wood grain would be better ... and you should keep the direction of the grain the same on the front.
Now you have a template for the next skin.

 

[Volunteer]

Hmm, not bad.
A darker faux wood grain would be better ... and you should keep the direction of the grain the same on the front.
Now you have a template for the next skin.

Exactly my opinion. I'll try a darker one. This one can easily be replaced.

 

[minicoop1985]

I kinda like the lighter wood, but interested to see it with the darker. I also second the similar grain direction. The wood does give it a much higher end look, though.

 

[timor]

Good idea. I have to do the same with my Yashica. I don't know, what they used for the leatherette then, but now it is a sticky mess.