Lubricating canopy zips

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Can anyone recommend a product? I have the bigger style plastic zips, they're fine but want to keep them in tip top condition

 

[Firefly625]

Can anyone recommend a product? I have the bigger style plastic zips, they're fine but want to keep them in tip top condition

this is good

http://www.marinemegastore.com/product-Snap-Stick-Zip-Lubricant-MER_07185.htm

 

[Nick_H]

Important thing is to make sure the metal closer is rinsed of salt water, or they can corrode and seize. The rest of the zip doesn't need anything, but if you do want to lubricate it, use something that dries like silicone spray, not grease, as you'll inevitably rub against it when getting on and off the boat.

 

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Important thing is to make sure the metal closer is rinsed of salt water, or they can corrode and seize. The rest of the zip doesn't need anything, but if you do want to lubricate it, use something that dries like silicone spray, not grease, as you'll inevitably rub against it when getting on and off the boat.

Boat is in fresh water and are the chunkier plastic variety so i'm already on to a winner. I just want silky smooth sliding!

I'll go with the dry silicone spray and see how it goes

 

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this is good

http://www.marinemegastore.com/product-Snap-Stick-Zip-Lubricant-MER_07185.htm

Thanks - I actually use this for my dry-suit so will give it a dry if the dry silicone doesn't work

 

[Medskipper]

Yes any silicone household polish does the trick!
Barry

 

[rafiki_]

Yes any silicone household polish does the trick!
Barry

You can also run a candle around the zip teeth. This way you don't get any crud sticking to the zipper that you might do with a spray.

 

[jaybee63]

To lubricate the teeth we recomend candle wax, just a plain white candle rubbed against the teeth, it works.

John
Tecsew ltd
www.tecsew.com

 

[Alboretto]

Candle wax along the teeth and Vaseline in the closer works for me all these years. Of course Mike is right, a good rince with clean fresh water after each trip is vital for long life zip fastenings.

 

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Candle wax along the teeth and Vaseline in the closer works for me all these years. Of course Mike is right, a good rince with clean fresh water after each trip is vital for long life zip fastenings.

Yeah I use candle wax on my dry-suit, was just checking if there was any other wonderful solution. Boat is based on fresh water which makes things a lot easier!

 

[Alboretto]

Of course your chandler will sell you a wonderful marine product at a price

 

[Alboretto]

I have just noticed you are in fresh water so the rinse is probably not as important for you as it is for me.