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Replace the Slider on a Plastic Tooth Zipper

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Video Overview

  1. Replace the Slider on a Plastic Tooth Zipper, Plastic Zipper Slider: step 1, image 1 of 3 Replace the Slider on a Plastic Tooth Zipper, Plastic Zipper Slider: step 1, image 2 of 3 Replace the Slider on a Plastic Tooth Zipper, Plastic Zipper Slider: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Locate the top of the zipper on the side with the slider.

    • Use end nippers to cut the stop off of the zipper.

    • Be careful to only cut the plastic, not the fabric.

  2. Replace the Slider on a Plastic Tooth Zipper: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Use tweezers to remove any remaining pieces of the stop from the garment.

  3. Replace the Slider on a Plastic Tooth Zipper: step 3, image 1 of 3 Replace the Slider on a Plastic Tooth Zipper: step 3, image 2 of 3 Replace the Slider on a Plastic Tooth Zipper: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Slide the slider off of the garment.

  4. Replace the Slider on a Plastic Tooth Zipper: step 4, image 1 of 3 Replace the Slider on a Plastic Tooth Zipper: step 4, image 2 of 3 Replace the Slider on a Plastic Tooth Zipper: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Insert the new slider onto the zipper.

    • You may need to tug a little to get the slider over the webbing from the old stop.

    • Make sure the zipper slider is oriented right-side up when you slide it back onto the zipper.

  5. Replace the Slider on a Plastic Tooth Zipper: step 5, image 1 of 3 Replace the Slider on a Plastic Tooth Zipper: step 5, image 2 of 3 Replace the Slider on a Plastic Tooth Zipper: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Grab a replacement stop.

    • Position the new stop over the webbing in the same place where the old stop was located.

  6. Replace the Slider on a Plastic Tooth Zipper: step 6, image 1 of 2 Replace the Slider on a Plastic Tooth Zipper: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Use pliers to crimp the stop into place.

Conclusion

For replacement parts or further assistance, contact Patagonia Customer Service.

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Where do I get the parts needed?

jonaskrat - Reply

Off of another zipper

nerdyrepair -

Amazon has replacement parts, but I found you can get almost any zipper parts from a sailing supply company called sailrite.com.

Scott Lamorte -

Perfect...thank you! I had seen about 10 other videos on how to do this repair but yours was the one that showed me exactly how to do it and it worked perfectly the first time. Much appreciated!

starrdustt57 - Reply

Thank you! This was great - I ordered the knippers and replacement parts for a jacket of mine that I broke, as I know my children will be breaking there's sooner or later. It cost me $10 instead of $40+ to replace a jacket.

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