I found a new unused camera bag in my closet. Now I remember why it's not used... the zipper is not smooth and is difficult to zip. Is there anything I can put on it that's NOT greasy or oily to help it work better?
2006-07-26 11:04:37 · 14 answers · asked by MagPookie 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
i always heard using graphite is good, u can buy graphite lubricant for ur locks and use that, its fairly cheap, or just use a lead pencil and that works well.i hate it wen my zipper on my binder sticks so my mom said use graphite and it works real good.
2006-07-26 11:23:02 · answer #1 · answered by chevyman502 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For brass zipper, you need to follow the below steps: a million. Closed up the zipper. 2. Use an ink eraser to rub on floor of the zipper teeth. 3. After that, use pencil bring about rub on tooth.
2016-11-26 01:30:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try running a bit of ivory bar soap over it. Then zip it a bunch of times. If it helps, repeat 2-3 times. Graphite is messy (leaves black marks when touched) and WD 40 is oily. These might work if you used a tiny bit.?
Good Luck!
2006-07-26 11:11:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rub some paraffin wax on the zipper it will loosen up. If you don't have any or can find any try bar soap instead. Neither of these products will give you a dry lubricant.
2006-07-26 11:09:10 · answer #4 · answered by uncle bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rub soap like ivory on the zipper make sure it gets on all of the zipper and then run it back and forth several times should make it run smoother.
2006-07-26 11:07:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put bar soap on the zipper. Its a old house tip.
2006-07-26 11:06:24 · answer #6 · answered by Carol H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pencil lead, graphite is a solid lubrican't don't put anything wet up there, like a bar of soap or butter, that will oxidize the zipper and it will rust, trust me PENCIL LEAD.
2006-07-26 11:09:47 · answer #7 · answered by korniegirl1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Use a little Chapstick on it, and work the zipper a few times. Silcone Spray works too.
2006-07-26 11:06:53 · answer #8 · answered by JeffyB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've used just a dab of WD 40, not enough to make it oily. I've also heard wax will loosen it without oil.
2006-07-26 11:07:33 · answer #9 · answered by fishing66833 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rub a bar of soap up and down it. That should do the trick.
2006-07-26 11:07:27 · answer #10 · answered by Rvn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋