Cratch cover zips

[Guest]

My cratch cover zips are a bit sticky!

 

Is there something that I can use that will make them run smoothly?

 

Thanks in advance

[Guest]

My cratch cover zips are a bit sticky!

 

Is there something that I can use that will make them run smoothly?

 

Thanks in advance

 

I use WD40. A small enough amount so as not to soak the cover itself.

 

Candle grease works too but doesn't last long outside.

[Ray T]

Before the days of plastic zips I used to run a pencil up and down the zip. The graphite acted as lubrication.

Never tried it with plastic ones though.

 

A little WD40 on a cocktail stick?

[Guest]

Before the days of plastic zips I used to run a pencil up and down the zip. The graphite acted as lubrication.

Never tried it with plastic ones though.

 

A little WD40 on a cocktail stick?

 

Do you mean a cotton bud? that could work I think.

 

I just use the little red plastic tube that comes with the can.

[bottle]

Silicone spray, available in most hardware stores etc.

[Ray T]

 

Do you mean a cotton bud? that could work I think.

 

I just use the little red plastic tube that comes with the can.

 

What I was thinking Martin was to spray a little WD40 into the lid and dab a little on the Zip in various places or feed it down the zip carriage. This would prevent any overspray on the material.

I use a darning needle and run a little oil down it to lubricate the wheel bearings and motion of my model railway locos.

 

Yes a cotton bud may be a better suggestion

Edited January 20, 2014 by Ray T

[ChimneyChain]

Vaseline

 

Darren

[wullie]

I would use silicone spray easy to get hold of in any large hardware store.

[BlueStringPudding]

Another vote for silicon spray - either from a hardware shop or a supermarket (laundry section - it's used when ironing... not that I've ironed anything for the last seven years)

[STIG]

Does anyone know where you could buy new ones

[leolady too]

Try these people. We remade our cratch cover including zips and "window" panels and got everything from them. They were very helpful when we visited and I imagine would be by 'phone if needed and if you weren't near enough to them to visit.

 

www.kayospruce.com

[bassplayer]

Try these people. We remade our cratch cover including zips and "window" panels and got everything from them. They were very helpful when we visited and I imagine would be by 'phone if needed and if you weren't near enough to them to visit.

 

www.kayospruce.com

... another recommendation from me if you're near Braunston...A J Canopies. They refurbished my cover and zips for a reasonable fee...really helpful too...

[Dottyshirl]

Coverit Canopies, 98 Bolton Road, Atherton, Lancashire, M46 9JY Tel: 01942 883310 Email: sales@coverit.co.uk

[johnmck]

... another recommendation from me if you're near Braunston...A J Canopies. They refurbished my cover and zips for a reasonable fee...really helpful too...

 

Another vote for A.J. They have done some repairs and alterations to our covers, all at a good price. A pleasure to deal with.

[plainsman]

My cratch cover zips are a bit sticky!

 

Is there something that I can use that will make them run smoothly?

 

Thanks in advance

 

Give a good clean with a nail brush using WD40 or soap and water if nylon/plastic. When dry lubricate with silicone. Anything with grease will attract dirt. If the zips are not cleaned any lubricant on dirt will add to the wear on the zips.

[Guest]

Many thanks for all the tips...very much appreciated