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 Gray
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[#1192]

What's the best lubricant for an old brittle jib zipper on a Nacra 5.2?


 
Posted : April 22, 2010 9:38 am
Damon Linkous
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If teeth are already starting to fall off, it's probably too late for lube to help. Luckily it's not expensive to get a zipper replaced.

If it's in good condition but hard to zip, try cleaning with soap and water then lube with McLube.


 
Posted : April 22, 2010 10:03 am
Philip
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gcamick wrote: What's the best lubricant for an old brittle jib zipper on a Nacra 5.2?

400 bucks!


 
Posted : April 22, 2010 4:35 pm
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you can also use much cheaper silicone lube. it's about 1/4 the cost of mclube and works almost as well... but not as long lasting.

i spray my zippers (while raising the jib) about every month or 2, when they get tough to zip.


 
Posted : April 23, 2010 2:54 am
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