GEAR TO GO CAMPING ZIPS DON'T BREAK. PEOPLE BREAK ZIPS. Y ep it is fair to say, no zipper ever woke up in the morning deciding it was going to break itself. Rather, like any moving parts, zippers need maintenance. If you don't put oil in your car, or air in your tyres, how good do you reckon they would go? So let's have a look at a couple of neat products that aid in zipper maintenance and repair. Firstly, Gear-Aid Zipper Cleaner and Lubricant, because prevention is better than the cure. The Zipper Cleaner and Lubricant is designed to remove sand, dirt and salt deposits that can make a zipper stick. An inbuilt handy brush on the top removes debris and delivers the cleaning formula right between the zipper teeth. Finally it leaves behind a clear, protective and lubricating film to prevent corrosion of zippers. Use it regularly and experience the joy of gliding zippers for longer!! Secondly, when you've failed to prevent the zipper sticking and tried to rip it clean off the product, or have just had a bad day and ripped the zipper apart (much like the writer here has done), the ZlideOn Zipper Repair is a patented Swedish innovation, produced in a family owned foundry on the Swedish countryside (just near where the Swedish Chef lives). Their mission is to provide a replacement
zipper option for those times when you have broken your zipper. Their website has a very informative section on choosing the right size and then how to cut, open and put on the new zipper. And as a cheeky third bonus in this maintenance and repair section of Gear to Go, is a humble can of Atsko WaterGuard Spray. This silicone spray is our go-to solution for customers at Go Camping & Overlanding who have a 'leaking' tent. While there are many specific solutions on the market for canvas, Gore-Tex and the like, the Atsko Water-Guard Spray is the one-stop solution for someone who needs to get the quickest outcome for water management. Most fabrics have some form of water repellency that wears off over time with use and this can of silicone spray works to restore the beading effect as quickly as possible.
These products are available from Go Camping and Overlanding. 9/58 Erindale Road, Balcatta www.gocampingoverlanding.com.au Western 4W Driver #124 |
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