Fix a busted zipper

STEVE MAXWELL

ARE THE ZIPPERS on your boat cover, tent, outdoor shelter, or porch cover acting up? All zippers work best and last longest with liquid or wax lubrication applied to the teeth—especially in marine situations: moisture boosts corrosion, which makes zippers stick. You can find zipper-specific lubrication online, but WD-40 or light machine oil does a good job too. At least once each season, close the zipper all the way, then apply lube to all the teeth. If parts of the zipper are damaged or missing, look for replacements online (clip-zip.ca and sailrite.com are two sites with a good selection), in sewing notions or in sporting goods stores. Many of these sources also stock crimp-on replacements for the top and bottom stops. Stops prevent the slider from running off the teeth…

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Cottage Life (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2025

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