Fix a lens filter?

I recently bought a Mir-38B lens for my Kiev 6C camera. This lens came with two filters (a UV and a light yellow), but both of them have a problem: The ring that seals the glass to the thread ring is peeling off, as shown here:

http://www.rodsbooks.com/filter.jpg

As the lens takes 72mm filters, replacing these filters would be pricey, so if it's possible I'd like to repair them. I was thinking of using super glue to stick the ring back down, but I thought I'd post here for advice in case somebody's got a better idea. Thanks.

Surely that could be repaired very easily with 2 pt epoxy or super glue but don't apply the glue direct from the tube, use an unfolded paper clip or tip of a scalpel blade to apply small amounts. Push the offending piece down and apply just above by the filter thread not the glass side.

Ian

Hmmm - is it metal? In some filters I've seen, that ring is a spring retainer that should seat in a groove or under a ridge around the inside of the outer shell. Any chance you can just push it back to where it belongs?

DaveT

Thanks Dave! Yes, it is metal, and following your suggestion, I got it to stick in place. I'm not sure it'll really hold for long, but I'll give it a try without any glue for a while. If it doesn't hold, I'll apply a glue of some sort.