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Title: Hard to fasten zip?
Post by: grannyjanny on December 28, 2011, 13:25:52: I have bought a beautiful pair of PURPLE ankle boots that have a side zip. I am finding it hard to fasten all the way & seem to remember from I don't know where that the best way is to rub a pencil along the zip. Can anyone tell if I am right please. I would hate to damage them in case I have to return them. I did think of WD40 buy worried in case it stained them.
Title: Re: Hard to fasten zip?
Post by: Mr Smith on December 28, 2011, 14:09:31: I would say rubbing a Pencil along the zip is the way to go, Pencil leads tend to be graphite based, :)
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Post by: lorna on December 28, 2011, 14:16:03: Agree with Mr Smith, have had to use that method on more than one occasion.
Title: Re: Hard to fasten zip?
Post by: grannyjanny on December 28, 2011, 14:19:59: Thank you folks. I shall give it a go. I can't wait to wear them as they are purple ;D.
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Post by: Hector on December 28, 2011, 16:29:06: My Dad used candles or hard clear soap along zips.
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Post by: cornykev on December 28, 2011, 17:51:14: If it doesn't work try WD40 on a cotton bud stick thingy. :D
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Post by: Duke Ellington on December 28, 2011, 17:54:08: If you can find silicone spray its cleaner than an oil spray. I think it's better than WD40.
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Post by: Hector on December 28, 2011, 23:43:34: Duke, we were told that stuff was great by caravan shop (for awning zips)
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Post by: theothermarg on December 29, 2011, 10:29:42: Think pencil is better on metal zips. Don't blame wanting to wear them I am a purple freak as well ;D
marg
Title: Re: Hard to fasten zip?
Post by: Mr Smith on December 29, 2011, 10:37:47: Just mentioned this post about zips on boots to the Mrs, but the only thing I got was a smack, I only said she had fat ankles, ;D
Title: Re: Hard to fasten zip?
Post by: grannyjanny on December 29, 2011, 13:17:19: Thank you again folks. Still haven't decided which way to go. WD40 is missing. I told OH if ever he used it it must be put straight back in the cupboard under the sink as ha has lot 2 cans of the stuff. I guess he now has lost 3.

Marg you would love these ;), they are purple suede & leather Hush Puppies. I have a pair of Clarke's purple shoes but not as comfy as I thought they would be. HP were half price from BrandAlley. I also have some purple gardening gloves buy I don't want to get them dirty ;D ::).

Mr Smith I am shocked ;D.
Title: Re: Hard to fasten zip?
Post by: Lishka on December 29, 2011, 13:32:29: "I'm a WD40 Addict and it's been 3 months since I gotta fix"........ ;D ;D ;D

However, for these zippers, I'd use either a pencil OR a candle.

Purple boots? Green with envy, here!

8) Lish
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Post by: grannyjanny on December 29, 2011, 13:42:18: Lishka, they come in green too ;D ;D ;D.
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Post by: Robert_Brenchley on December 29, 2011, 17:38:02: The wife had a pair of boots like this for Christmas. I told her to get them changed, and she's very happy with the replacements.