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02-13-2021, 07:28 PM
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Do you wax your zipper
what do you use
lady's not that zipper lol
i use lip gloss bee's wax
just sewed the velcro window too
take care of your tent all
Food for Thought
David
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02-13-2021, 07:41 PM
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Silicone spray works well too
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02-14-2021, 05:00 AM
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I've always used a bar of hand soap
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02-14-2021, 12:08 PM
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I use candle wax (paraphin??) when first purchase, then I never have to touch it again.
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02-14-2021, 02:44 PM
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Thanks all was wondering what i can use
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02-14-2021, 04:14 PM
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My fishin buddy told me to use Champstick lip balm the one's they give away for free, like when you go to the dentist or trade show.
Easy to apply & it works slick in this cold weather.
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02-14-2021, 05:02 PM
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That reminds me I'm due for my yearly zipper waxing. Just use candle wax. Only takes a few minutes and works well.
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02-14-2021, 05:06 PM
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very interesting tip
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02-14-2021, 07:15 PM
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Bow string wax
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02-15-2021, 05:09 PM
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Never waxed a zipper .......... what is supposed to help with or prevent?
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02-15-2021, 06:55 PM
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army days with what I believe were some sort of metal zippers we used candle wax but now with these plastic ones is there a requirement?
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02-15-2021, 06:55 PM
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Quote:
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smooth operation in extreme cold situations.
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02-16-2021, 08:06 PM
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I have plastics and steel works in both
thanks i have candle wax too
sure makes for nice zipper movement in -20 or lower
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02-17-2021, 08:00 AM
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Winter ex....-30 buddy gets up and out of the Arctic tent he went....fought with his zipper after relieving himself...tugged and yelped as he pinched a piece of skin....wax all zippers
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02-17-2021, 08:23 PM
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Quote:
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Never waxed a zipper .......... what is supposed to help with or prevent?
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15 years and never waxed my zipper...LOL
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02-18-2021, 09:05 PM
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Asked this question to the owner at Dunrite Sports who repaired a bunch of holes & pole holes that broke through bottom corners on my eskimo a few years back. She said avoid any wax, because of grime and dirt build up over time. She swore by using plain old liquid dish soap. Works like a charm!
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