how do i lubricate a plastic zip?

[Burnham Bob]

my lightweight waterproof has a plastic zip which is stiff. wax candle rubbed along the zip hasn't helped. any other suggestions?

 

[David2452]

This stuff works well for me http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/Aqua_Seal_Max_Wax/?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=directory&utm_content=GBR&currency=GBP&country=GBR&SelectedBundle=170868&gclid=CMzalO2HvbwCFQjjwgodx2AAZg

 

[Malabar]

A drop of silicon grease should do the trick

 

[johnalison]

Teflon spray or gel. We use it on the sprayhood and cockpit tent zips too. In fact, HR say that if you don't you are asking for trouble.

 

[ganter]

A little vaseline.

NEVER, EVER WITH WD 40.

 

[Alpha22]

Turbo Gel ..... many chandlers stock it. Its a plastic and rubber safe grease.

 

[VicS]

+1 for Teflon spray ...... there is now a WD40 Teflon spray or for about half the price you can buy a Teflon spray from Toolstation.

As said dont use the ordinary WD40 or anything that leaves an oily or greasy residue

 

[Flossdog]

I always use silicon spray. It is non greasy and works great on loads of things.

 

[Sailingsaves]

This stuff works well for me http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/Aqua_Seal_Max_Wax/?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=directory&utm_content=GBR¤cy=GBP&country=GBR&SelectedBundle=170868&gclid=CMzalO2HvbwCFQjjwgodx2AAZg

Haven't seen this before.

Does it stay malleable after time (whereas normal wax solidifies when temp drops and zipslip (wax in whitespirit) solidifies as spirit evaporates)?

Does it resemble toothpaste after time is what I am trying to ask. Seen some excellent zip lube on zips, but never been able to identify it. Google has not helped me.

 

[David2452]

Haven't seen this before.

Does it stay malleable after time (whereas normal wax solidifies when temp drops and zipslip (wax in whitespirit) solidifies as spirit evaporates)?

Does it resemble toothpaste after time is what I am trying to ask. Seen some excellent zip lube on zips, but never been able to identify it. Google has not helped me.

Hardly notice it, apart from nice smmoth zips that is.

 

[Slowtack]

Washing up liquid - never failed me!

 

[Tony Cross]

Free 'n' Easy from Lakeland works like a charm. http://www.lakeland.co.uk/8998/Free-n-Easy

 

[lw395]

The zip lube sold for drysuits is very good.
Furniture polish is good too. It contains water, so can dissolve a bit of salt.
Sometimes hot water helps.

 

[Sailingsaves]

"Hardly notice it, apart from nice smooth zips that is."

Thank you, David2453.
My quest continues.....

 

[KellysEye]

+2 for Teflon spray it also works for sail slides.