What's the best lubricant for an old brittle jib zipper on a Nacra 5.2?
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Gray Amick
Chapin, SC
'77 NACRA 5.2
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Jib zipper lubricant
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Posted: Apr 22, 2010 - 03:38 PM
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Posted: Apr 22, 2010 - 04:03 PM
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.
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Damon Linkous
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Posted: Apr 22, 2010 - 10:35 PM
400 bucks!
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Posted: Apr 23, 2010 - 08:54 AM
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.
