Cab Zippers Sticky

[Bister]

They were a little tough, mainly on the corners. So I put a few dabs of WD-40 on them. What a difference. Never use oil, it will collect dirt. I posted this on Facebook and also got suggestions of silicon spray, candle wax and soap. I think they will all work good.

 

[Campyman]

candle wax is my favorite

 

[Bister]

I had the Roxor out in the valley today and the zippers worked flawlessly today. yesterday I was fighting with them. It also helps to learn which hand to use and how to hold the door. I know that may sound stupid, but after a few times in and out it gets easier. Once I'm in the valley, I just leave it open on nice days. I'm dressed for winter anyway and warm from loading wood or something.

 

[Sonnyd]

They were a little tough, mainly on the corners. So I put a few dabs of WD-40 on them. What a difference. Never use oil, it will collect dirt. I posted this on Facebook and also got suggestions of silicon spray, candle wax and soap. I think they will all work good.

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I know this sounds crazy but good old fashion pencil lead it's the greatest. It's graphite, works great and dosnt collect dust and muck.

 

[Bister]

I know this sounds crazy but good old fashion pencil lead it's the greatest. It's graphite, works great and dosnt collect dust and muck.

Sweet, I have graphite that came with some locks for my saddle bags on my Suzuki V-Strom.

 

[Woodsman74881]

Hobby Lobby is a good place for cheap graphite powder. Look in the Isle with the pinewood derby cars. Costs next to nothing.

 

[wolfy]

Powdered graphite works OK, but can be kind of messy. I've had good luck using a short stub of an old carpenter's pencil on sticky zippers.

 

[tcxtreme]

Chrysler jeep makes a zipper lube

 

[Trailway88]

US Military zippers are recomend using wax.

 

[IppoJ]

US Military zippers are recomend using wax.

Just to clarify: paraffin wax, not bees wax. so you can use a candle or canning wax.