Zipper Lube

[Jim M]

Chapstick works great as a lube and its cheap!

 

[Rono007]

Thanks everyone and great advice as always!

I found once I got to the dock to put up the camper top, the Bimini has one zipper that's corroded in the start position and will not move. Looks like it's from salt and just not ever being used/maintained by the previous owner. I soaked it in some lube to try and free it, but ultimately it looks like it has to come off and go the upholstery shop to get repaired if I cannot free it.

Other than that, the camper top is brand-spakin' new and looks great!

The isinglass needs a better cleaning and the back canvas has no window in it, so if we find we use the top a lot in the spring and fall I will get a piece of glass put in the canvas.

Thanks again!

 

[Boatingnut]

You can use the wax to also help seal any stitching holes that are leaking. Rub a bit of the wax in the stitching from the outside.

Same here as my canvas guy told me the same thing..Wax.

It will not attract dirt like liquids he says. Seems logical and works great. Dirt cheap as well.

 

[Subaru06]

Ditto, I use lip balm (chapstick). The stuff my dentist gives away works fine.

 

[Subaru06]

Ditto, ditto, ditto the lip balm (chapstick). Getting it free from my dentist almost makes it worthwhile to go see him. :thumbsup: