Non-motoring > Repairing zips	Miscellaneous
Thread Author: Dave	Replies: 27

New Fri 25 Nov 11 13:22   Repairing zips - Dave

Got a couple of items of clothing that have zipper problems. The zip itself is ok, just the 'engagement mechanism' that either lets one piece go through to far, or is not engageing the zip teeth properly. Any possible solutions, apart from trying to source replacements and someone handy to do the sewing work? I remember seeing something a while ago that repaired the engagement part, but can't seem to find anything now. I know there's a good contingent of tight wads here (including me) that wouldn't dream of throwing away perfectly good clothes, but also don't have the wherewithall to replace the whole zip themselves. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 25 Nov 11 13:38   Repairing zips - Zero

The slider opens up a bit. Both the slots gets too wide, and the two bits that force the zip together widen. The slot you can usually persuade to close up a bit with a pair of pliers, and this usually puts the "forcer together" shoes back into place. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 25 Nov 11 13:46   Repairing zips - Mike Hannon

Excellent Z - and absolutely correct. In which part of your diverse career did you pick up that one? ;-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 25 Nov 11 14:12   Repairing zips - Runfer D'Hills

Buy new clothes. Retailers are starving out there ! :-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 25 Nov 11 14:13   Repairing zips - MD

And lube all zips with a wax candle. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 25 Nov 11 14:14   Repairing zips - Runfer D'Hills

>> And lube all zips with a wax candle. Can do, but a soft pencil works better. Doesn't gunge up the zip see? Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 25 Nov 11 14:15   Repairing zips - MD

HB? HB Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 25 Nov 11 14:16   Repairing zips - Runfer D'Hills

2B or not 2B. That is the question. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 25 Nov 11 14:16   Repairing zips - MD

sharp answer. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 25 Nov 11 14:17   Repairing zips - Runfer D'Hills

Makes the point Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 25 Nov 11 14:18   Repairing zips - MD

You seem to be Lead-ing the way in this debate Last edited by: Martin Devon on Fri 25 Nov 11 at 14:18 Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 25 Nov 11 14:20   Repairing zips - Iffy

My stylish cardy has buttons - 100 per cent reliable and much lower maintenance. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 25 Nov 11 14:30   Repairing zips - devonite

which way do you "squash" the slider? top/bottom or side/side? This could save me a fortune!!! i`ve drawers full of broken-zip jeans ;-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 25 Nov 11 14:34   Repairing zips - Iffy

Top/bottom, but it won't stand much messing with. I overdid one, prised it open a little, and it snapped. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 25 Nov 11 14:36   Repairing zips - Clk Sec

>> i`ve drawers full of broken-zip jeans ;-) Throw them away and get yourself some chinos. Much more comfortable and as cheap as chips. :) Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 25 Nov 11 14:38   Repairing zips - Runfer D'Hills

I can feel one of my headaches coming on... :-( Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 25 Nov 11 14:45   Repairing zips - ....

>> I can feel one of my headaches coming on... >> >> :-( >> A pair of these to go with the Chinos: tinyurl.com/csovblh Pastel coloured Polo shirt and a nice sports jacket with sleeves rolled up. What more could you want ? Humph ! Humph!? I think he's gone to the shed... :-) Last edited by: gmac on Fri 25 Nov 11 at 14:47 Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 25 Nov 11 19:51   Repairing zips - MD

>> A pair of these to go with the Chinos: >> tinyurl.com/csovblh >> Yuck..........................nothing like a Church's Brogue!! Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 25 Nov 11 19:57   Repairing zips - Runfer D'Hills

It's nothing like a shoe to be accurate. It looks like something designed by someone who has been told what shoes are but who has never actually seen any. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 25 Nov 11 14:45   Repairing zips - Clk Sec

>> I can feel one of my headaches coming on... >> :-( HeHe... Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 25 Nov 11 14:38   Repairing zips - devonite

All that good Denim!!! - Nooooooo!! just found mi pliers and am off upstairs to play! Last edited by: devonite on Fri 25 Nov 11 at 14:39 Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 25 Nov 11 15:40   Repairing zips - WillDeBeest

Do remember to take the trousers off first, or you could get something worse than Humph's headache. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 25 Nov 11 17:30   Repairing zips - devonite

right! 18 pairs found - 7 mended ;-) 5 pairs broke beyond repair ;-( and 6 pairs no-different! ;-/ Dont know why my zips keep poppin tho` ................maybe they`re just carp! ;-0 Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 25 Nov 11 17:40   Repairing zips - Runfer D'Hills

Only thing to beware of is that a zip, once broken and subsequently repaired, will almost certainly fail again. This will not happen while in the privacy of your home. It will happen when it is least convenient. :-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 25 Nov 11 17:42   Repairing zips - Clk Sec

We didn't have all this hassle with buttons... Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 25 Nov 11 21:05   Repairing zips - Dave

Well I tried Zero's trick, and it worked on one item, and half worked on the other. The half working one is one of those zips that can also be unzipped upwards. It's my favourite hunting coat, so may get me through the winter if I'm careful. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 25 Nov 11 22:35   Repairing zips - MD

Just use the buttons. My lightweight summer camo jacket has a knackered zip, but I get by. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 25 Nov 11 22:51   Repairing zips - Zero

>> Just use the buttons. My lightweight summer camo jacket has a knackered zip, but I >> get by. you would do, its a summer jacket for summer! Reply to this message | Report message