Sticky Canvas Zippers

Bare Necessities · Sep 24, 2020

Just wandering if anyone has a favorite fix for sticky zippers on your canvas that doesn't leave an oily mess. Thanks

Comodave · Sep 24, 2020

I use Starbright zipper lube. It comes in a squeeze tube that lasts for a long time.

Woodland Hills · Sep 24, 2020

Zipper lube. Google is your friend.....

TexasBryan · Sep 24, 2020

After trying the commercial zipper waxes we switched to beeswax. Cheaper and not very messy. I keep a stick of it in the helm refrigerator and run it down the zippers a few times per year.

tozz · Sep 24, 2020

Bare Necessities said:
Just wandering if anyone has a favorite fix for sticky zippers on your canvas that doesn't leave an oily mess. Thanks

I've used several products on my zippers. They all work fine but the one that seems to leave the least mess is the Gear Aid Lubricant Stick.

-tozz

https://www.gearaid.com/products/zipper-lubricant-wax?variant=32628993261665

Crusty Chief · Sep 24, 2020

Chapstick! And on the snap fasteners.

ScottC · Sep 25, 2020

I've rubbed candle wax on and it helps.
Bar soap can also work.

Sleeping Bear · Sep 25, 2020

Zipper Lube

We use spray silicon, recommended by the canvas guy who did our boat

Doesn't leave a residue, quick and east with the straw,

jleonard · Sep 26, 2020

Crusty Chief said:
Chapstick! And on the snap fasteners.

Yes.

FF · Sep 28, 2020

A ring under toilet seal from home cheapo is great soft bees wax and only a dollar or two.

Cigatoo · Sep 28, 2020

My OCD canvas friend says wash with fresh water only. Any lubrications will attract dirt and compound the problem over the long haul. Everyone has an opinion

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