Fix-A-Zip Fixes Broken Zippers

Fix-A-Zip Fixes Broken Zippers FARM HOME Clothes It always seems that the zipper that quits working is on your favorite work jacket and is the kind that is especially challenging to replace the zipper In some cases there’s an easy fix by replacing the zipper pull Online stores offer all kinds of kits some with one size some with an assortment To ensure that you get the right pull for your zipper Sullivans USA Inc sells a universal repair kit Fix-A-Zip $8 to $10 with more than 20 pieces including brass metal and plastic pulls and stops for the tops of the zippers says Mark Zaremski president of Sullivans USA Downers Grove Ill While it’s handy to keep on hand the kit can’t fix all zippers Zaremski emphasizes If teeth are missing or damaged or the insert pin and retaining box aren’t secure at the bottom of the zipper a new zipper pull won’t fix the problem But when the zipper pull is the problem the kit directions explain the different types of sliders to choose the correct one for non-separating separating and two-way separating zippers Using a wire cutter clip the top stop to remove the old zipper pull and slip on a new one After making sure it zips okay replace the top stop Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Sullivans USA Inc 4341 Middaugh Ave Downers Grove Ill 60515 ph 800-862-8586; www mynotions com

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