November 28, 2008
How do you get a backpack zipper unstuck?
Can you answer Swmrjock2005's question about backpacks?:
I have a zipper on a new backpack and the cloth that is normally over the outside of the zipper to protect against moisture is stuck in the zipper mechanism. How do I get it out without breaking the zipper?
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I have a zipper on a new backpack and the cloth that is normally over the outside of the zipper to protect against moisture is stuck in the zipper mechanism. How do I get it out without breaking the zipper?
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bUy a new one
keep jerking on it. eventualy you will get it unstuck, maybe you could loosen it with a lubercant, wd-40, or some oil.
You've probably run into this jam before: You're zipping up a jacket, and the lining suddenly gets caught in the zipper's teeth. Here's how to get out of it.
Steps:
1. Stop zipping as soon as you feel something is caught.
2. Examine the zipper to locate the problem. The inner lining may be caught, so check the inside of the garment or sleeping bag.
3. Gently pull the lining away from the zipper. Tug lightly if necessary. Pull at the lining, not at the zipper. Pulling the zipper tab up or down will worsen the problem.
4. If any teeth became separated as you removed the lining, push them back into place.
5. Run your fingers along the length of the zipper and push the lining away from the zipper to prevent future snags.
6. Use a little force to pull the zipper to the bottom. Then rezip, making sure to avoid the lining as you go.
Overall Tips:
If a missing tooth causes the zipper to get stuck, run the zipper quickly over the area of the missing tooth. The momentum will help the zipper stay on track.
If the zipper is sticking because it's worn or old, rub a No. 2 pencil along the teeth. The graphite will smooth out the rough spots.
See How to Unjam a Sleeping-Bag Zipper for more tips.
Tips from eHow Users:
How to fix a zipper that leaves openings in the teeth
Take a pair of pliers and gently squeeze the moving part of the zipper so that the space between the front and the back gets slightly smaller. Squeeze each side very slightly and try the zipper. If it is still leaving a gap, squeeze a little more. Repeat the process until the zipper closes correctly. This works well on back packs, coats and tent doors.
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Badly stuck zipper by eHow Friend
Cut the edges of the lining that is stuck on the zipper. Then, use a tweezer to pull out the threads that are stuck in the zipper. If you pull enough out, the zipper will move again. Next, you have to tack the remaining lining to the inside of the garment so it won't stick again.
use…patience..
what I do is keep going ahead and close it then reopen it. it becomes unstuck that way.
Hope this helps
Hold on to the zipper and pull the cloth outward away from the zipper as you pull the zipper down.
Good luck
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