Sticky zippers question - Page 3

fishfighter · 07-16-2008, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Gringo

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.

Gringo,on that pump,make sure to get the magnet pole in the right way.To check,take the one that is loose and slip no the end of the other,it should not connent.Mark it and then install it.Use supper glue or and two part epoxie.

Fishbiscuit · 07-22-2008, 10:38 PM

Beeswax, or ivory soap once you get it free. I once had an old canvas tent that the zipper would freeze up and I took an old cheap candle and rubbed it all over the zipper and never had another problem with it.

Gringo · 07-23-2008, 08:22 AM

Thanks for all the advice. The zipper is still stuck. I have tried silicone spray, hammer tapping, and Coca Cola.

I will try vinegar and WD-40 today.

All that other stuff....as good as it may be, just doesn't exist here.

On the motor, I couldn't tell which polarity should be the right way. I didn't have a clue as to whether it mattered or not..but I did try the magnet in different positions to see if there was a difference. I couldnt see one. So I figgered I had a 50/50 chance of getting it right. The pump works.

bisquit · 07-23-2008, 10:16 AM

The only way I've ever loosened and removed saltwater corrosion from parts stuck together is with HEAT! Now I'm not suggesting you use a torch on your zipper

but you might try immersing the corroded zipper in boiling water for several minutes...or an hour!

On & Off works also, but will probably bleach out the color of the bag.

07-23-2008, 08:22 AM	#23
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.	Thanks for all the advice. The zipper is still stuck. I have tried silicone spray, hammer tapping, and Coca Cola. I will try vinegar and WD-40 today. All that other stuff....as good as it may be, just doesn't exist here. On the motor, I couldn't tell which polarity should be the right way. I didn't have a clue as to whether it mattered or not..but I did try the magnet in different positions to see if there was a difference. I couldnt see one. So I figgered I had a 50/50 chance of getting it right. The pump works. __________________ http://2gringos.blogspot.com/ There are very few personal problems that cannot be resolved with the proper application of high explosives.

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07-22-2008, 10:38 PM	#22
Fishbiscuit backlash king Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16 Credits: 4,744.0	Beeswax, or ivory soap once you get it free. I once had an old canvas tent that the zipper would freeze up and I took an old cheap candle and rubbed it all over the zipper and never had another problem with it.

07-23-2008, 10:16 AM	#24
bisquit I love my rigging bucket Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlantic Beach, NC Posts: 109 Credits: 5,929.2 Home Port: MHC	The only way I've ever loosened and removed saltwater corrosion from parts stuck together is with HEAT! Now I'm not suggesting you use a torch on your zipper but you might try immersing the corroded zipper in boiling water for several minutes...or an hour! On & Off works also, but will probably bleach out the color of the bag.