Replace the iconic red band on your Canon camera

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Replace the iconic red band on your Canon camera

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Replace the iconic red band on your Canon camera

Restoring Canon L lenses with Sugru

I have recently received an expensive Canon L lens as a present from a friend. These high-end lenses are easily identified by the iconic red band around the end, which had unfortunately fallen off. It was a perfect project for Sugru! With a bit of patience (and my reading glasses) I managed to massage the material into place making smooth 45 degree moves. The challenge was that the lens ring spins against the red band, so I had to carefully move the lens ring every five minutes or so to make sure it won't stick to the band. Another problem solved, thanks to red Sugru!

- J