Felt dust seals

[djohns]

When restoring my CA95, Dream and Superhawk I found the felt dust seals on the suspension have deteriorated to the point they fall apart. Not sure if they were originally wool or polyester. Being that new ones are scarce I made new ones from polyester felt. Went to Hobby Lobby and found a 12”x12” piece for less than a USD. I sprayed it with 3M contact cement and doubled it over. Taking a razor blade I cut 3/32” wide strips off. Cut to length to fit the recesses in the suspension and with the cupped washer it provides a good dust/grease barrier.

[Muddy]

Nice tip. Will need some of these myself soon. Thanks.