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Sticky window zippers? Solution..

ida34

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When I was in we used a soap bar but this would look better. Do you get it locally? If so, where?

Chuck
 

kawkev

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Candle wax works good. Bees wax works better. Rub a little onto zipper teeth, then run the zipper up and down a couple of times and clean off any excess wax.
 

m1010plowboy

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....and once you get them lubed.... a little squeeze with some needle nose pliers or a spread with a tiny screw driver will get the spacing on the blunt end of the slider re-set for a smooth pull. They tend to widen out and the proper spacing improves mileage.

http://www.toolpak.com/html/INFOZipperAdjustment.html

They are suggesting "Food Grade Silicone" just in case you undo the zipper with your teeth.
 

papakb

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The military used to issue beeswax in a paper wrapped like an overgrown crayon. Worked wonders, cheap, and available almost anywhere.

Kurt
 
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