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Probably not in the world of a person who does not have clothes in the wardrobe with a zipper. In comparison with buttons and buttons, this method of fastening clothes is more practical and convenient, as well as stylish, due to which they are often used as decor. A more expensive option is a metal zipper in gold or silver, or a large, so-called "tractor" plastic buckle. They all have only one drawback - they break. How to fix them at home and is it possible in principle? Let's try to answer this question together.
Repair with a screwdriver
This method is relevant only if the zipper is made of metal. If the clasp is loose, then you need to take a narrow screwdriver, inserting it into the slider of the slider, expanding the device.When the hole is larger, the second half of the zipper is easily inserted into it, after which it remains to return the slider to its previous position, this can be done with the help of pliers.
DIY lightning repair with pliers
This method is the easiest and fastest, it is enough to follow a clear plan:
- Place the clothes on a horizontal surface, straightening the zipper in length.
- Insert one end of the zipper into the slider and clamp it with pliers.
- Try whether the movement of the slider is free.
- If the lightning moves easily up and down and at the same time fastens, the result is achieved.
- If the lock still disperses, then you need to hold the slider with pliers so that the inner and outer parts are inside them.
- Now you need to stretch the tool a couple of centimeters up to the clasp to fall into place.
Scissor fastener repair
If the previous methods are not effective, then you can use scissors. If the slider is on one of the halves of the broken lightning, then the procedure is as follows:
- Take the free half of the lightning in your hand.
- Move the slider down as far as possible.
- Scissors make a small horizontal incision between the teeth.
- Put on the slider and stretch to the end.
It is interesting! By smearing the area near the cut with glue, you can increase the effectiveness of this method.
The clasp does not work well
If the slider is very hard to slide on the lock, then it becomes much more difficult to fasten or unbutton the jacket. You can adjust the work of the zipper using one of the proposed methods:
- Lubrication of the lard lock is possible only when working with leather goods.
- Wax - it is best to use an ordinary candle for this.
- Soft pencil stylus - as it turned out, this method is more effective than previous methods.
Is it possible to rearrange the slider?
The answer is unequivocal - yes, but it is better to do it in the event that there is no difference on which side to open the lock (cosmetic bag, bag or briefcase). It is enough to rearrange the slider to the other side, sew free ends together, otherwise the slider may slip.
If the runner is completely out of order, you can buy a new "dog" and carry out the following procedure:
- Extend the limiter.
- We insert a new "dog".
- We rub the lightning with paraffin.
Repair of the zipper on the jacket in case the lock base is damaged
This problem is quite common, but it is easily fixed. As practice shows, the base of the castle on children's things breaks down the fastest, since children treat clothes less carefully. To repair the damage, it is enough to buy colorless glue and apply it on the substrate, leaving it on for a while until it dries. If the result is unsatisfactory, the procedure is repeated once more.
Care rules
In order to extend the life of the zipper and the slider, you need to properly care for clothes and other things that have a zipper. At the same time, the issue of proper repair will disappear altogether, just enough:
- Wash clothes in a washing machine with a zipper buttoned, before the thing turns inside out.
- Plastic buckle is afraid of high temperatures, so you need to be careful when ironing products with zippers.
- If debris accumulates between the teeth (sand or other objects), it should be removed with a toothbrush.
