Power Kite Forum - Fix my Zipper

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posted on 24-10-2015 at 03:34 PM

Fix my Zipper

I just stumbled on this . http://www.metaspoon.com/zipper-broken-fix-trick/?fb=674M1n1...

So simple. Wish I knew this years ago.

Now if there was as simple a way to release stuck zippers. :borg:

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posted on 24-10-2015 at 05:33 PM

Good find. Been doing this for some time. Some zippers are so cheep they won't stay put after you squeeze the mouth closed.
A shot of spray silicone and a bit of work will unstick a crusty zipper, then a good amount of spray to keep it clean and working.

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posted on 24-10-2015 at 08:07 PM

If the slider is truly shot or won't hold tension..... FixNZip sliders have a screw adjustment for tension.

https://www.fixnzip.com/

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