WD40 the sh!t out of the zips every once in a while.

Yep wash with fresh water and once dried spay with non stick cooking spray

Slack said...

Martyflyer said...

Yep wash with fresh water and once dried spay with non stick cooking spray

do they make stick cooking spray?

Yeah, for cooking sticks apparently

+1 on the silicon spray to stop sticking.
I had to get the boiling water out once when the zip had jammed solid.. Did the trick.

Thanks for all the great advice.

I used silicone spray for years, but an old bloke put me onto candle wax.
Just rub it along the closed zip then open and close the zip a few times. Works a treat and no mess!

White vinegar...

Then Vaseline... Lubricates zips and permanently prevents corrosion.

WD40 is actually really based for removing moisture it is a temporary lubricant, but it will actually eat at plastic and is hydroscopic so will attract moisture. I believe it was developed to prevent rust on rockets by displacing water.....;)

Vaseline has petroleum in it so although it works great and reples water it will over time break the plastic down,  even silicon in a can has aerosol in it which burns melts plastic, so dry silicon or water based lubes are they way to go..... ;)

Not sure if I want any of that stuff near my canopy

Oops this is a kitesurfing forum my bad.....!

Subculture said...

The thread title reads "Bag zip stuck"...

Every time I see it, I can't help but think "We've got a bleeder!!"

OMG!! that always makes my eyes water. Funny **** that. Real funny.