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