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Replacing the Slider on a Coil Zipper

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

    • Peel back any fabric that is covering the zipper stop.

  2. Replacing the Slider on a Coil Zipper: step 2, image 1 of 2 Replacing the Slider on a Coil Zipper: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Use end nippers to cut the stop.

    • Be sure to only cut the plastic or metal stop. You do not want to damage the webbing behind the zipper.

  3. Replacing the Slider on a Coil Zipper: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully remove any remaining pieces of the stop using tweezers.

  4. Replacing the Slider on a Coil Zipper: step 4, image 1 of 3 Replacing the Slider on a Coil Zipper: step 4, image 2 of 3 Replacing the Slider on a Coil Zipper: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Slide the damaged zipper slider up and off of the zipper.

  5. Replacing the Slider on a Coil Zipper: step 5, image 1 of 2 Replacing the Slider on a Coil Zipper: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the replacement slider onto the zipper.

    • You may need to tug a little to get it past where the old stop was.

    • Make sure that your zipper slider is facing the correct way (right-side up) when you place it onto the zipper.

  6. Replacing the Slider on a Coil Zipper: step 6, image 1 of 2 Replacing the Slider on a Coil Zipper: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Grab a new zipper stop.

    • Insert the teeth into the webbing in the same place where the old stop was located.

  7. Replacing the Slider on a Coil Zipper: step 7, image 1 of 3 Replacing the Slider on a Coil Zipper: step 7, image 2 of 3 Replacing the Slider on a Coil Zipper: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • Use pliers to bend the metal top of the zipper stop around the edge of the webbing, poking the single tooth on the stop through the backside of the webbing.

    • Crimp the stop into place.

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11 Comments

Where do I get the zipper stop????

Jason Heimink - Reply

How do you find the size slider(in my case 5 millimetres) and also the right size teeth that will fit into the zipper.

bbehrhorst - Reply

I used this Guide to replace the zipper slide on my wife's favorite Disney fleece jacket. I purchased my slide and the stop online. Since I'm not sure about the rules on posting vendor's info, I will say GOOGLE "nylon coil zipper slide". You can have your "zippershipped" right to your door.

kasten39828 - Reply

AWESOME! Thanks for the pointers - I’m ready for tomorrow’s powder day!!!!

Jenny - Reply

Great now how ! thank’s :)

Robert Fyfe - Reply

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