Sticky zippers question - Page 2

kitebuz · 07-10-2008, 06:01 PM

Another cheap solution - after you get it open, is to rub a candle up and down both sides of the zipper - it will lube up the zipper, but not break down the fabric - an old drysuit trick.

To get yours undone - try soaking it in a salt-away/water mix. Sometimes plane hot water works. wd-40 should be more of a last resort, as it can sometimes break down the surrounding fabric or stitching.

kimswang · 07-10-2008, 07:58 PM

High performance penetrant and a slap with a screwdriver handle. Then use chapstick.

flatbottom · 07-10-2008, 10:27 PM

I thought this thread was a hoax....great advice though

bar of ivory soap works in a pinch

Gringo · 07-11-2008, 09:05 AM

A hoax? Moi?

Thanks for all the advice. I gotta run to the local boat supply ( the ONLY boat supply) store in the nation today and will see if they have anything that will eat it.

Meanwhile I got a JABSCO washdown pump totally apart, trying to glue the magnets back into the electric motor. Man, them pumps are complicated little buggers ain't they.

Welcome to my world.

captcl · 07-12-2008, 06:35 PM

If you really want a spray that can actually unstick things you can by this straight from the manufacturer online. IT ACTUALLY WORKS!!!!

Go to kanolabs on goggle and you are there! It is not a lube/antiseize it is a penetrating anti corrosive.

Gringo · 07-13-2008, 08:10 AM

Do you think it is worth the $ 150 it would cost me to get a can of it here via Fed Ex?

Cardinal Joe · 07-13-2008, 01:37 PM

SHURHOLD Industries makes Snap & Zipper Lubricant ( Snap-Stick ) Toll free # 1-800-962-6241 ! Protects up to 3 months with one easy application !

Cardinal Joe

geauxfishin · 07-14-2008, 05:04 PM

Stay away from net bag thingies with zippers. Use net bags with velcro or non corrosive ties.

Scooper · 07-14-2008, 05:47 PM

I use this stuff on snaps, zippers, hinges and it works great...
it was designed for aircraft by Boeing

http://www.boeshield.com/

Sea Witch · 07-16-2008, 02:50 PM

Use Bee's wax on the zippers it really works (once they are free) and does not run.

07-10-2008, 06:01 PM	#11
kitebuz I love my rigging bucket Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 106 Credits: 1,384.8	Another cheap solution - after you get it open, is to rub a candle up and down both sides of the zipper - it will lube up the zipper, but not break down the fabric - an old drysuit trick. To get yours undone - try soaking it in a salt-away/water mix. Sometimes plane hot water works. wd-40 should be more of a last resort, as it can sometimes break down the surrounding fabric or stitching. __________________ Kitebuz 1973 Formula 233F - Moxie

07-10-2008, 10:27 PM	#13
flatbottom Fish the Edge Team Sportfishermen.com Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bear, DE Posts: 8,096 Credits: 18,160.5 Boat: 232 center console Home Port: Indian River, De Best Catch: off the shot gun Occupation: jackleg	I thought this thread was a hoax....great advice though bar of ivory soap works in a pinch __________________ New Rules To Live By Don’t invade Russia in the winter, and don’t conduct a short raid on Goldman Sachs when the former CEO is the Treasury Secretary.

07-11-2008, 09:05 AM	#14
Gringo I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 21.9 deg. N Posts: 1,502 Credits: 3,096.0 Boat: Contender 25 Home Port: Providenciales TCI BWI Best Catch: This girl who shoots the monkeys off my back. Occupation: Perfecting the art of the 7 day weekend.	A hoax? Moi? Thanks for all the advice. I gotta run to the local boat supply ( the ONLY boat supply) store in the nation today and will see if they have anything that will eat it. Meanwhile I got a JABSCO washdown pump totally apart, trying to glue the magnets back into the electric motor. Man, them pumps are complicated little buggers ain't they. Welcome to my world. __________________ http://2gringos.blogspot.com/ There are very few personal problems that cannot be resolved with the proper application of high explosives.

07-13-2008, 08:10 AM	#16
Gringo I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 21.9 deg. N Posts: 1,502 Credits: 3,096.0 Boat: Contender 25 Home Port: Providenciales TCI BWI Best Catch: This girl who shoots the monkeys off my back. Occupation: Perfecting the art of the 7 day weekend.	Do you think it is worth the $ 150 it would cost me to get a can of it here via Fed Ex? __________________ http://2gringos.blogspot.com/ There are very few personal problems that cannot be resolved with the proper application of high explosives.

07-14-2008, 05:47 PM	#19
Scooper Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 286 Credits: 1,407.6 Boat: 21' W/A Home Port: Chadwick Best Catch: 48"/ 40Lbs Striper- Oct 2006 Occupation: Sales, Public Safety Dispatch & Communications Systems	this works I use this stuff on snaps, zippers, hinges and it works great... it was designed for aircraft by Boeing http://www.boeshield.com/ __________________ "Be careful what you wish for, you may just get it" www.thehabanaco.com

07-10-2008, 07:58 PM	#12
kimswang Weaky wacker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Palm Coast, Florida Posts: 26 Credits: 1,254.2 Boat: Scarab 34SS Triple OMC V8's Home Port: Palm Coast, Florida Best Catch: 328 lbs Blue Marlin (Martinique) Occupation: Driver	High performance penetrant and a slap with a screwdriver handle. Then use chapstick.

07-12-2008, 06:35 PM	#15
captcl Crab mustard is good Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ocean City md. area Posts: 976 Credits: 1,466.1 Boat: Mako 22' Home Port: West OCMD Best Catch: My wife, HONEST! Occupation: Building facilities manager and (part time)charter capt	If you really want a spray that can actually unstick things you can by this straight from the manufacturer online. IT ACTUALLY WORKS!!!! Go to kanolabs on goggle and you are there! It is not a lube/antiseize it is a penetrating anti corrosive.

07-14-2008, 05:04 PM	#18
geauxfishin #1 Lurker Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4 Credits: 1,274.2	Stay away from net bag thingies with zippers. Use net bags with velcro or non corrosive ties.

07-16-2008, 02:50 PM	#20
Sea Witch Master Baiter Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 46 Credits: 1,338.2	Use Bee's wax on the zippers it really works (once they are free) and does not run.

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