How can I fix the nylon zipper in my tent without replacing it? No teeth missing just jumps off.?

If you meant that the zipper misses out locking in the two end in patches, it could be because the assembly got a bit loose. Overuse or could have got pulled apart accidentally.





A solution to this is : Try pressing together with cutting pliers, the moving part holding the two ends, or if no plier is available,lightly tapping the head.





If its a metal zipper, this will work. If its nylon, chances are slimmer.





Change the zipper as soon as you can.

How can I fix the nylon zipper in my tent without replacing it? No teeth missing just jumps off.?
I guess you're really roughing it out there with your computer.
Reply:working_man66


Lubricate the zipper in your tent with WD40 or sewing machine oil as if it's a new tent the teeth are not worn in enough. If it's an old tent it probely has dirt or something stuck on the zipper track.


Good-Luck**** Hope it works. REBELCAT
Reply:duck tape
Reply:Nylon zippers are generally meant for lightweight applications, and aren't easy to repair. Try lubricating the teeth with oil, or I've heard that rubbing a bar of soap along them helps, too. Replacing the zipper with a metal one might be worth it to you in end, and easier than you may think.
Reply:Use a bar of Ivory soap to lubricate the zipper. Make sure when your setting up the tent that you don't have the canvas pulled to tight to get the zipper to close. We had the same problem and fixed it by re-adjusting the resistance of the canvas and "viola" no more zipper pulling apart. Good Luck! Oh, the Ivory soap thing came from JEEP to lubricate the zippers on my wrangler. It works great!!!



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