Hard to fasten zip?

[grannyjanny]

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.

[grannyjanny]

[Mr Smith]

I would say rubbing a Pencil along the zip is the way to go, Pencil leads tend to be graphite based, :)

[lorna]

Agree with Mr Smith, have had to use that method on more than one occasion.

[grannyjanny]

Thank you folks. I shall give it a go. I can't wait to wear them as they are purple ;D.

[Hector]

My Dad used candles or hard clear soap along zips.

[cornykev]

If it doesn't work try WD40 on a cotton bud stick thingy.   :D

[Duke Ellington]

If you can find silicone spray its cleaner than an oil spray.  I think it's better than WD40.

[Hector]

Duke, we were told that stuff was great by caravan shop (for awning zips)

[theothermarg]

Think pencil is better on metal zips. Don't blame wanting to wear them I am a purple freak as well ;D
marg

[Mr Smith]

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

[grannyjanny]

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.

[Lishka]

"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

[grannyjanny]

Lishka, they come in green too ;D ;D ;D.

[Robert_Brenchley]

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.