Need help with zipper replacement!

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Can anyone help me repair/replace the zipper in my hoodie? It came rusted shut. :sweat:

Of course will pay! Thanks! 214-814-0826
Mandy

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I would consult a dry cleaner or tailor shop.
Zippers aren’t fun to deal with. Zippers in finished garments are even less fun to deal with.

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I have repaired a few broken or lost pulls with the zipper rescue kits, about $10 on Amazon. You just need a set of pliers. If it is just rusted shut you might try some sewing machine oil which is supposedly stainless.

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This is mineral oil in almost all cases. You are correct that it does not stain. When it isn’t mineral oil, it’s a very pure silicon oil (longer lasting, “dryer” lubricant). It also does not stain.

@Jeff_Moore thanks for the heads up on zipper rescue kits! That’s the best option to try first.

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Thanks for the input!! It did cost me $18 for the full repair kit on Amazon. But hooray! It’s fixed!

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I would’ve charged you more that than to replace it. Zippers are full of suck!

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It really wasn’t bad at all. The actual zipper track was fine. It was the end piece and pull that needed replacing!

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