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pinkbunny · Feb 24th, 2007, 10:11 PM

Hey ladies, I thought I'd consult with you all on how to make a zipper run smoother. The zipper on my new Tokidoki is getting on my nerves.. there's nothing really wrong with it.. the teeth are in tact, but it doesn't run as smooth as the others or any other zipper on any of my bags or clothes..

is there a remedy to the issue? I really hope so..

thanks in advance!!

robotkitten · Feb 24th, 2007, 10:13 PM

Isn't there some thing about rubbing wax on a zipper to make it smoother... or something like that?

ArmCandyLuvr · Feb 24th, 2007, 10:17 PM

^^ I've never had the chance to try it myself, but rubbing the zipper with a candle is supposed to make it run smoother.

boxermom · Feb 24th, 2007, 10:20 PM

^^^That's what I've heard and read too, but haven't tried it. If you do, let us know how it works.

robotkitten · Feb 24th, 2007, 10:25 PM

My grandma swears by it

chelsae · Feb 24th, 2007, 11:34 PM

^^^ I've heard it as well, but never tried it!

Lexie2000 · Feb 25th, 2007, 03:43 AM

I used a clean unscented untinted chapstick on both of my Grysons's that had really tight zippers. Run it along both zipper sides (carefully without getting it on the lining, and then work that zipper!!! Takes a few back and forths and a few applications but it works for me.

bag.lover · Feb 25th, 2007, 05:49 AM

(source: 3/2007 issue of InStyle magazine - US edition)
How to Care for...Your Handbag
Keep your favorite (and most functional) accessory in tip-top shape with these easy tips from the experts

ZIPPERS
Keep these fasteners working smoothly by running a piece of natural beeswax (found in hardware stores) over a zipper's open teeth.

Miss Murder · Feb 25th, 2007, 05:56 AM

My mom swears by it

tresorchic · Feb 25th, 2007, 07:11 AM

Originally Posted by ArmCandyLuvr

^^ I've never had the chance to try it myself, but rubbing the zipper with a candle is supposed to make it run smoother.

I did it before and it worked but you just have to clean up the mess afterwards

Feb 24th, 2007, 10:11 PM	#1
pinkbunny OP addicted Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 216	zipper issue Hey ladies, I thought I'd consult with you all on how to make a zipper run smoother. The zipper on my new Tokidoki is getting on my nerves.. there's nothing really wrong with it.. the teeth are in tact, but it doesn't run as smooth as the others or any other zipper on any of my bags or clothes.. is there a remedy to the issue? I really hope so..thanks in advance!!
pinkbunny OP addicted Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 216

Feb 24th, 2007, 10:13 PM	#2
robotkitten ...likes cupcakes Joined: Jan 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,043	Re: zipper issue Isn't there some thing about rubbing wax on a zipper to make it smoother... or something like that?

Feb 24th, 2007, 10:17 PM	#3
ArmCandyLuvr Loves Boys X Boys! Joined: Feb 2006 Location: WI, USA Posts: 6,783	Re: zipper issue ^^ I've never had the chance to try it myself, but rubbing the zipper with a candle is supposed to make it run smoother.
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Feb 24th, 2007, 10:20 PM	#4
boxermom Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 13,691	Re: zipper issue ^^^That's what I've heard and read too, but haven't tried it. If you do, let us know how it works.

Feb 24th, 2007, 10:25 PM	#5
robotkitten ...likes cupcakes Joined: Jan 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,043	Re: zipper issue My grandma swears by it

Feb 24th, 2007, 11:34 PM	#6
chelsae Member Joined: Oct 2006 Location: VA Posts: 1,395	Re: zipper issue ^^^ I've heard it as well, but never tried it!

Feb 25th, 2007, 03:43 AM	#7
Lexie2000 Member Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Wild Wonderful West Virginia Posts: 6,655	Re: zipper issue I used a clean unscented untinted chapstick on both of my Grysons's that had really tight zippers. Run it along both zipper sides (carefully without getting it on the lining, and then work that zipper!!! Takes a few back and forths and a few applications but it works for me.

Feb 25th, 2007, 05:49 AM	#8
bag.lover Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 13,900	Re: zipper issue (source: 3/2007 issue of InStyle magazine - US edition) How to Care for...Your Handbag Keep your favorite (and most functional) accessory in tip-top shape with these easy tips from the experts ZIPPERS Keep these fasteners working smoothly by running a piece of natural beeswax (found in hardware stores) over a zipper's open teeth.
bag.lover Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 13,900

Feb 25th, 2007, 05:56 AM	#9
Miss Murder Sofa King Banned Joined: Feb 2007 Location: London Posts: 25	Re: zipper issue My mom swears by it

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