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Plastic Zipper Won't Work?

I have a cycling Jersey with a plastic zipper that will not unzip. There is no damage to the zipper, it just won't unzip. Any ideas as to how to make it work again?

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By judy from Aiea, HI

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October 15, 20090 found this helpful
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Is there fabric caught in the zipper anywhere?
That usually happens to be when I can't unzip something. I just try to work the fabric out from under the zipper. Sometimes it's hard to do, but I can't offer any other suggestions.

Well, try rubbing candle wax over both sizes of the zipper (inside and outside of the garment). It couldn't hurt; use a white or beige candle though.

 

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October 17, 20090 found this helpful
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I also suggest rubbing candle wax over both sides and carefully try to work it down so you don't break the teeth. Clear lip gloss might work also.

 
October 18, 20090 found this helpful
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The wax or soap should help the zipper be unzipped. Is this a plastic zipper? You should be able to spread the zipper open, then start to pull the zipper down.

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Short of this it might be worth putting a new zipper in if you really love this jacket and intend to keep wearing it. Good luck.

 
October 15, 20090 found this helpful

Try rubbing a lead pencil over the zipper.

 
October 18, 20090 found this helpful

You could try putting baby oil on the zipper with a Q-tip or something similar. Make sure there is something between the zipper and the back of the jacket so it doesn't get on the jacket fabric. Good luck!

 

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