Replacing SL66 Camera Leatherette

The leatherette covering on my Rollei SL66 was in a pretty bad way. It was shrunken, lifting off most surfaces and the glue was seeping out of the edges. Curiously it was only the camera body and film back that had the problem, the covering on the lenses and finder is still in great condition.

Old and Curly SL66 Camera Leatherette

The time has come. The Rollei needs a skin transplant.

The original covering has become hard, curled and inflexible.
No matter what glue is used the darn stuff just won't stay put!

I guess I shouldn't complain too much, it's hung on there since 'bout 1970.