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Offline MONDO-100

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Whats a good lube for zip's
« on: July 13, 2011, 06:26:09 PM »
Probably been asked a few zillion times but what is the best lube for putting on zippers to keep them sliding nicely.

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Re: Whats a good lube for zip's
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2011, 06:28:16 PM »
I use Silicon Spray.....Worked very well for the Clears on my boat also...... ;D
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Re: Whats a good lube for zip's
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2011, 06:34:20 PM »
Do you reckon a graphite dry lube would work or be to dirty , The only reason i ask is i can get heaps of that from work  ha ha
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Re: Whats a good lube for zip's
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2011, 06:43:51 PM »


I use soap or a candle.   ;D
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Re: Whats a good lube for zip's
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2011, 07:50:23 PM »
Mondo-100

Check out BIAS Boating or Whitworths catalogue, I use a silicon spray on my boats.

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Re: Whats a good lube for zip's
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2011, 07:52:26 PM »
Silicon spray, can be bought at most auto shops
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Re: Whats a good lube for zip's
« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2011, 07:53:49 PM »
You can use a dry liquid based cleaner, be careful with regards of getting it on the stitching, for some lubricants can damage the stitching holding the zipper, so eventually under strain the zipper will pull away from the stitching.....not a good look.
  Some of the lubricants tht are used on zippers like WD40 etc, can attract grit / dirt /grime to the zipper and over time will damage the zipper or may cause misalignment.
A good quality non chemical based wax such as Bees Wax applied sparingly to the zipper will be a good lube.
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Re: Whats a good lube for zip's
« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2011, 07:57:14 PM »
Yep silicone spray.. make sure it does not have other additives - just silicone...

Also can get from swimming pool shops.. :D

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Re: Whats a good lube for zip's
« Reply #8 on: July 13, 2011, 08:05:27 PM »
Quote from: Kit_e_kat9 on July 13, 2011, 06:43:51 PM

I use soap or a candle.   ;D

Lol candle for me too..
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Re: Whats a good lube for zip's
« Reply #9 on: July 13, 2011, 08:10:47 PM »
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Lol candle for me too..
another vote for this.

was always worried about sprays and marking the canvas once folded up
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Re: Whats a good lube for zip's
« Reply #10 on: July 13, 2011, 09:06:07 PM »
look's like i will give a candle a go ha ha, then try some silicon spray on another zipper and see whats good.

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Re: Whats a good lube for zip's
« Reply #11 on: July 13, 2011, 09:43:28 PM »
Drylube. Keep away from anything waxy or sticky or they'll just keep getting crap on them.
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Re: Whats a good lube for zip's
« Reply #12 on: July 13, 2011, 09:45:31 PM »
https://whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?item=50018

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Re: Whats a good lube for zip's
« Reply #13 on: July 14, 2011, 08:26:19 AM »
beeswax .......

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Re: Whats a good lube for zip's
« Reply #14 on: July 15, 2011, 07:07:15 PM »
Lead pencil, no I am serious and salt if the zipper keeps letting go! ;D
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Re: Whats a good lube for zip's
« Reply #15 on: December 30, 2011, 09:54:42 PM »
Yeah, the lead pencil works due to the graphite in it. So graphite powder is good too.  ;D
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Re: Whats a good lube for zip's
« Reply #16 on: December 31, 2011, 07:47:20 AM »
Somewhere there is a thread on this topic... I've done a search but can't find it.... thoughts then were to be careful of silicone type product as too much (how much is that?) can make the zip too well lubricated to the point where the teeth just won't grab!    Happened to us with the result that a new zip was required.
Now we just carry an old toothbrush to clean any crap or dust out of it and a tube of the zip lube stuff in case things get really tough.  Careful use of the zip is probably one of the best preventatives IMHO.
 
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Re: Whats a good lube for zip's
« Reply #17 on: December 31, 2011, 10:27:24 AM »
Quote from: Teabag on July 13, 2011, 06:28:16 PM
I use Silicon Spray.....Worked very well for the Clears on my boat also...... ;D

Silicon spray is the best as it doesn't attract dust, use it on my zippers....

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Re: Whats a good lube for zip's
« Reply #18 on: December 31, 2011, 12:31:21 PM »
Hi Jenko
I found this the other day at the hardware store it is multi purpose and is long lasting and doesn't attract dirt and dust.
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Re: Whats a good lube for zip's
« Reply #19 on: December 31, 2011, 01:10:33 PM »
Where can this product be used? From the Selley's web site

‘Sticky’ situations such as sticking drawers, sliding glass drawers, roller doors etc
What materials is this product suitable for?
Ezy Glide frees sticking windows, drawers, zipper doors, locks, indoor/outdoor furniture, roller door tracks, curtain tracks, sail boat runners, children’s toys and sliding glass doors and mirrors.
It is suitable for wood, leather and other absorbent surfaces.
When using on zippers, use extension tube and avoid overspraying onto fabric as it may mark the material
Ezy Glide may not be compatible with some plastics, so it is recommended that the product be tested first in an inconspicuous area, before applying to plastic objects.
Ezy Glide produces a slippery coating and care should be taken to avoid over-spraying onto floors.
Handy tips

Shake can well.
Hold can approximately 80 – 100 mm (3-4”) from the surface and spray lightly.
Note: The extension tube may be fitted to reach problem areas.
Allow a few minutes for drying.
Ezy-Glide does not contain silicone.


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