BurleyCove
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- Jul 24, 2011
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- 2009 330 Express
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- Twin 8.1 Volvo Pentas with Duo Props
theyre getting a little sticky and was just wondering what others use. Its another newbie question
whats the best product for lubing the canvas ziippers
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northern
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- Jan 17, 2007
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- 380 Aft Cabin 1989 Charts Timezero radar Furuno
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The people who look after the canvas on my boat do not recommend this but this is what I do. Pressure wash the zippers at as low a pressure as I can to get the algae, mold and dirt out then spray cylicone on the zippers. Been doing this for 4 years and zippers still work. I do not pressure wash the canvas as I have seen people blow holes in it.
- Feb 14, 2009
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- '07 42SS Carver, full electronics array
'03 380DA, RL80C+, ST7001, Kohl 7.3,4kw o/array sold
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I use chapsticks.
streetdoc432
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- Sep 16, 2010
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- 1988 Sundancer 270, Onan genset, camper canvas, marine a/c, Lowrance HDS-5
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Rub a bar of soap along the zipper. Or beeswax.
BurleyCove
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- Jul 24, 2011
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- 2009 330 Express
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- Twin 8.1 Volvo Pentas with Duo Props
thanks for the replies I would never have thought of chapstisk. simple, easy and almost always have a tube handy
Beeswax. I like using that because it's not greasy like over the counter "zipper/snap lubricant" (which is available, by the way). Beeswax also works great on snaps. You can buy a 1lb block of beeswax from a craft store for about $10. Between you and 10 friends, it will last your lifetimes and you give the remainder to your kids.
Pietro
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A candle works fine too!
sporters78
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Berts bee wax chapstick works great
