Be sure to use waterproof super glue. I used Zap-A-Gap which is used for tying flies. A lot of super glues are NOT waterproof! This video saved me from trashing a nice Cabela's jacket, my dog chewed two zipper teeth off! Thanks for the instruction.
👍OMG Sir! Thank you. 🙏💝 I watched the whole video & I don’t even have a zipper to repair but boy o’ boy when I do…I’ll be ready. 💡This video even gave me insight into paying closer attention to the types of zippers that are in the clothing items I purchase going forward.
Great video! I was about to throw an expensive body warmer before checking TH-cam to find your video. I'll be doing the repair to 5 teeth the Dog bit off tomorrow. Thank you!
I read ALL the comments, in search of the durability of the repair. If it won't hold up when laundered or dry cleaned then it is just a temporary fix. Could someone who has done this process please comment on how the repairs held up? I did find one person who mentioned using a waterproof glue. I have replaced a few zippers in my day and believe me, this method is far more tempting than a total replacement. Thank you for this ray of hope! And at first I too thought the video was long, but then I realized it is necessary to be descriptive when some people don't have enough experience with zippers.
Pure gold. Not just the "how" but the "why" as well. My local clothes repair shop wanted $70 to replace the zipper on my winter coat. After buying super glue...you saved me $62. : )
Wow this might be the most informative DIY video I've ever seen. You saved my $350 Carhartt jacket that Carhartt themselves wouldn't or couldnt fix. Were those Lego arms you were using as zipper teeth on the straw when you were explaining? Haha GREAT!
I'm so glad I found this video! My winter jacket zipper got stuck at work and a coworker tried to help. He ended up sliding the zipper off its track AND breaking 4 or 5 teeth off it. I was angry until I found out how easy it is to repair. I'm going to try to fix it this week and I'll post how it went. Oh, one more thing: do you have a video on how to get a zipper back on track? Thanks!
I love this and I’m now working on a couple repairs! Would you have any more tricks on how to clean the fabric out of the removed teeth? I keep breaking the teeth I've worked so hard to remove!!!
thanks alot I did it it took me time but I did it and yes it was metal, I inserted the Toth and is little bit stuck but it does work thanks a lot the explanation of how the zipper works helped me :-D
Either way sell sizes and colours plastic or nylon good to go clamps manual or machine metal fed only when aligned seeing missing tooth can be a answer fully automatic snsaor gaps detection or plastic 1 tooth. As pulling the zipper through and recog it's missing manual count or auto micro snsaor and motors.
This worked great. Just need to carefully do each step and take your time. This video sounds like its the guy from Life Below Zero. We had to use a lighter and burn the ribbon a little for the teeth to fit on it. Helpful if you have 2 people.
so I may try this,but mine is metal but I did find a purse old one and I find out that is the same as the zipper on my coat, but I may have to sew it or something
hey there I know this video outdated and all but I have a bit of a problem here I have my fav jacket and it has a broken tooth but the tooth way at the bottom how can I replace that
Sadly After a few uses the teeth come loose and I have to redo them, have tried several types of glue (including Super)but the results are the same, will let you know if I resolve the problem.
I figure it's been 3 years . Which should have given you plenty of time 🕛 ............ Have you solved the problem, With keeping the tooth secure? Before applying the glue, did you make the inside of the tooth rough enough? What types of glue did you use? Have you tried hot glue gun? One has to be quick and accurate when using this glue. The glue has to be able to penetrate the fibers of the material as well as being secured to the tooth. The glue also has to be able to take a beating . What is the glue for this job?🤔🤓
Thanks for the Video.....it was Great! Not sure if that will work on much finer plastic zippers, but.....for the thicker toothed zippers, this is a really good video and so helpful. Funny how all the morons come out, when their own attention span is being challenged, with a very Detailed instructional video. Your video was very helpful and very well done! Thanks again!
You have shown me EXACTLY what I need to do to salvage an otherwise great jacket, AND you have done so in a simple yet excellent teaching video. It is so very refreshing to see a How To video that shows clearly what is being done. The close-in shots, all in excellent focus with your clear explanations conspire to create an excellent teaching tool. I sense that you are a natural teacher. Thanks
The little Lego guys were surprisingly cool about the whole thing. We had a waiver for them to sign, but since they don't have thumbs, we did a verbal agreement that they get their hands back, and some of those little snap-on beards for their trouble.
I love how you explain EV ER Y THIIING. ☺ It helps me to understand how it works, why it works, why it doesn't work and gets my brain wrapped around the whole thing so that I can troubleshoot this and possibly other things similar. Thank you!
Thanks so much for posting this video. I had a missing tooth on a boat canopy -- a huge canopy on a 40 foot boat. This saved me taking down the entire bimini (canopy) and replacing a zipper about 10 feet long. Thanks.
Great video thanks. I have two further hints: 1. Take nearest tooth from where slider is when zip is shut. Sew the resulting space over and over forming a fake tooth. This will stop the slider from coming off so the zip can still be used, albeit stopping a little short of where it used to. 2. Use a small pair of sharp scissors (like manicure scissors) instead of a knife, it is easier. Hope you find them of use.
Just the kind of person you don't want looking over your shoulder when you've got a tight emergency on your hands and there's no precedent for a solution. I've always wanted how do you stop the noise without taking your eyes off the prize?
Amazing!! I work for a volunteer organization that mends clothing items for folks who can’t afford to pay high priced tailoring. It is winter now in MN and zipper repair is in demand. I may just “harvest” several plastic teeth and have them ready to go. Great problem solving!! Great, detailed video. Bookmarking for future viewing. Thank you!
No I want to thank you for showing this to us cuz I do have a couple of jackets that are very expensive and I'm going to try this thank you very much I appreciate it by the way very well done
I think I'll just hijack a lorry of new jackets, it seems a lot easier 😲🙏♥️ jeesus their was less preparation of the great train robbery I was thinking velcro buttons staple another zip on top and cut the old one out , my god their must be an easier way,
Wood glue is PVA so won’t bond to the plastic. Great video though, I am going to try this with metal teeth. I have a donor zip so I think it might be easier.
This is excellent stuff. Thank you for your very clearly explained and macro zoom video. I've always felt it was such a waste throwing away a jacket because of its broken zipper. Your knowledge shared is landfill-saving. Outstanding! :-)
Excellent! This video represents what I love about TH-cam. Useful info and mending to help reduce waste! I cringe to think of the amount of people in the world who would toss clothing because of a broken zipper. So glad you repaired yours! It wasn't the zipper repair info I was looking for specifically, but definitely useful to know in future. I've added this to my repair/mend board on Pinterest. Thanks! :)
I had two teeth missing that were right next to each other, on the same side of the zipper. I used 100 grit sandpaper to enlarge the opening of the replacement teeth. The zipper now works good as new. After installing the replacement teeth your technique of using the zipper slider up & down to position the replacement teeth B4 adding Super Glue did the trick. The real TRICK is finding replacement teeth the right size. Again, your suggestion to remove teeth from a pocket zipper provided the replacement teeth I needed. YES. I've SAVED this video for future use. Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada U.S.A.
This video was fantastic! You're a great teacher. I love how you explain and model how a plastic zipper tooth grips onto the cord; something that I had no clue about. I was able to watch your video and repair my own broken zipper instead of having to sew a whole new zipper into my winter coat. This was a real time-saver! Thank you so much!
Thank you so much .. for these great, Detailed tips. This is SUPER Informative & Helpful..... Great camera angles to show specific Details...... 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
K I just fixed two of the teeth on my jacket and it works great-it took a while and some fiddling with the teeth but I'm happy with the results! The only thing I did different is that I used E6000 instead of Super Glue cause I personally don't like the stuff
You my friend are a national treasure. 2 additions! A. Have a second person hold the zipper portion to be repaired Taut. (Tight) B. And Rc tire glue (super glue black with flex). Wife held it tight, I pushed on and glued bridging 3 teeth. Fixed a new jacket for 6yr old! Thank you!!
Thank you SO Much for this video! i've been a sewist for 50 years, but have always avoided replacing jacket zippers. but my favorite jacket lost one of the molded teeth and i was set to order a new molded separating zipper and trying to replace it when i found your video. this was EXACTLY what i needed!!!! you make the process very understandable, and i love the details of each step. i'm definitely going to try replacing the missing tooth now rather than trying to replace the whole zipper. thanks so much!
Could make you a mint. All major brands Berghaus would unstuck unstitch it and no piece price paid absolutely lingering lifetime guarantee with receipt. Armani doesn't In other worlds world's can you fix metal zipper YKK on blue fabric royal blue can't find match it nor the zipper tag. Nobody else doing what I'd pay £20-£30 or even half piece works price for the items which I didn't bust . Bought cheaper Yoox what has a Dodgy zipper tooth probability bought worn bust and returned Selfridge's another half piece price with a massive hole. Too right I paid double took a cardigan Back. A jacket I was rushing fuming £120 dropped down half price and wasn't Waterproof 1 side Polyurethane paint over cotton total royal have you got an agreed address ?? Local sewing and alterations. How about an easier job how do YKK put a or more teeth in So you need buy sell singular teeth YKK or other which Melt fuse stick them immediately merry Christmas
super super helpful! I didn’t know why I wasn’t able to get the teeth off the zipper. I’m working with. I didn’t know about coil zippers. Your demonstrations were super helpful!
As soon as i saw the title of replacing the teeth which is something i had never heard of before i had to watch it. A big fat like and subscribe for you as this is one of the best and most original repair videos i have seen in a long time.I have exactly this issue and an old jacket that i can scavenge teeth from so we will see how it goes. Thank you.
My situation was much more complicated because bigger zipper for rougher material and all, and quite painful on fingers at the end. But thanks man 👍🙌 you had good tips on how to remove teeth from other zipper and also putting them back on
You provoked me and I fixed my zipper. To obtain tooth, I used a brutal tug with pincers and there was no cleaning. The hole was enlarged using a needle and a hot lighter. The glue was a two-component resin
Possibly easier way to get the teeth of the 'old' zipper. Cut off 5-6 teeth as a unit. This makes it long enough to hold with fingers. Put one of the end teeth between YOUR teeth (carefully) which can hold the plastic tooth. Then gently pull on the main part of the 5-6 teeth, and the plastic tooth in your mouth will come off the fabric, without much thread left. Don't swallow the plastic tooth.
When he was assembling tools, I was thinking, get the acetone nail polish remover for when you glue your fingers together. When superglue first came out I fixed a plastic thingy in ma's car and glued myself to the dash - but had taken acetone out to the car shed. Thought I was the worlds cleverest kid!
U are AMAZING ! Great camera work and instruction, I really am grateful for you taking the time to do this video. I just got a $30.-$40. est. (that I declined) to replace a zipper on a piece of luggage. Can't wait to conquer it myself. Thank-you
If you use a thin grade of Cyanoacrylate (super) glue (used by model makers) you can put it directly on the tooth before placing on the bead and adjust for spacing etc. It won't bond until you hit it with the activator and will give a far stronger grip and quicker set then regular superglue.
Your not focusing now on the first zip now and going to another zip,how confusing now,you should consentrate doing the first for viewers then show the next one, maybe you like to stretch your video but cows are for milking sorry you need to get to the point
What an awesome video. You did a wonderful job on the repair and a wonderful job showing us how to do it. Thank you very much for your well thought out and shot tutorial. Grateful to you, Sincerely Dave
I have a coat where I've used a universal zipper slider I got from Lee Valley, but that doesn't work. Here is what that universal slider looks like: www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/home/home-care/70787-fixnzip-zipper-repair-kits. I see some rips in the zipper tape, and a weak spot in the zipper tape at the bottom of the zipper, maybe that's why the zipper doesn't work. Can I stitch rips and weak spots in zipper tape?
Unfortunately, or fortunately -the answer is either yes, or no. I'd totally stitch, and maybe additionally glue ripped tape, but you need to make sure there will be clearance for the slider to travel freely. Maybe you could use a water-soluble glue to see if it works before locking things permanently- good luck!
Well I don’t really know if your video helped me. But my zipper came back on track right after i spent 3 minutes prying and listening to this video! Coincidence?
Thank you for the tip! I was able to find a donor tooth from another jacket and was able to fix a brand new winter coat, saved myself $32.00. I suggest applying glue on teeth on each side of the repaired one, just to bridge the connection.
This is an excellent video! I appreciate the detail and patience you exhibit. I searched YT for a video just like this to repair my favorite jacket. Saw a couple of others, but yours was outstanding! You earned a new subscriber here. I'm shocked you have only 8K subscribers. Put up more content and you'll eclipse 100K! Thanks!!!
I am positive that you are a genius! I just discovered a missing tooth in a beloved pink hoodie jacket & others on the internet say it can’t be repaired & to replace the zipper. No! I’m going to use my handy lit magnifying lens on a swingarm and follow your advice. Thank you!
@@chasebyrd2853 I haven't gotten to it yet. I was supposed to this past week. I will get to it, and I will let you know if it was succesful. Having to a buy a whole top for a couple of broken zipper teeth is not worth it... Yet lol
What a superb video! You are an excellent teacher and make everything crystal clear. Thank you!
Be sure to use waterproof super glue. I used Zap-A-Gap which is used for tying flies. A lot of super glues are NOT waterproof!
This video saved me from trashing a nice Cabela's jacket, my dog chewed two zipper teeth off! Thanks for the instruction.
👍OMG Sir! Thank you. 🙏💝 I watched the whole video & I don’t even have a zipper to repair but boy o’ boy when I do…I’ll be ready.
💡This video even gave me insight into paying closer attention to the types of zippers that are in the clothing items I purchase going forward.
Great video! I was about to throw an expensive body warmer before checking TH-cam to find your video. I'll be doing the repair to 5 teeth the Dog bit off tomorrow. Thank you!
I read ALL the comments, in search of the durability of the repair. If it won't hold up when laundered or dry cleaned then it is just a temporary fix. Could someone who has done this process please comment on how the repairs held up? I did find one person who mentioned using a waterproof glue. I have replaced a few zippers in my day and believe me, this method is far more tempting than a total replacement.
Thank you for this ray of hope! And at first I too thought the video was long, but then I realized it is necessary to be descriptive when some people don't have enough experience with zippers.
This is a wonderful explanation ! Many thanks. Can even be used in Switzerland. I dit it!
That’s a fantastic video. Hoping I can fix my friend’s much loved coat which has zipper teeth and slider missing.
You are a life saver. Fantastic tutorial.
Pure gold. Not just the "how" but the "why" as well.
My local clothes repair shop wanted $70 to replace the zipper on my winter coat.
After buying super glue...you saved me $62. : )
Wow this might be the most informative DIY video I've ever seen. You saved my $350 Carhartt jacket that Carhartt themselves wouldn't or couldnt fix. Were those Lego arms you were using as zipper teeth on the straw when you were explaining? Haha GREAT!
I'm so glad I found this video! My winter jacket zipper got stuck at work and a coworker tried to help. He ended up sliding the zipper off its track AND breaking 4 or 5 teeth off it. I was angry until I found out how easy it is to repair. I'm going to try to fix it this week and I'll post how it went. Oh, one more thing: do you have a video on how to get a zipper back on track? Thanks!
Very useful video. It's a fiddly thing to do, but replacing a whole zipper can be far more involved.
Fantastic!!! thanks a bunch mate! now I can fix my tent zipper!!
I love this and I’m now working on a couple repairs! Would you have any more tricks on how to clean the fabric out of the removed teeth? I keep breaking the teeth I've worked so hard to remove!!!
Thank u for the detailed demo! It’s exactly what I needed!
SUPER VIDEO and will try it right now!!
That's all great, but what about a suitcase zipper, the ones you showed at the beginning; metal or smaller teeth please?
Absolutely outstanding!
Great produced video. Thanks so much for your help.
Very nice instructional video! i love it!
Usefull! In addition I can tell a locking kelly clamp helps grabbing the tooth without launching it over and over again... don't ask how I know
thanks alot I did it it took me time but I did it and yes it was metal, I inserted the Toth and is little bit stuck but it does work thanks a lot the explanation of how the zipper works helped me :-D
Either way sell sizes and colours plastic or nylon good to go clamps manual or machine metal fed only when aligned seeing missing tooth can be a answer fully automatic snsaor gaps detection or plastic 1 tooth.
As pulling the zipper through and recog it's missing manual count or auto micro snsaor and motors.
This worked great. Just need to carefully do each step and take your time. This video sounds like its the guy from Life Below Zero. We had to use a lighter and burn the ribbon a little for the teeth to fit on it. Helpful if you have 2 people.
best channel name in the history of youtube 🤣😂😂🤣
I've got a jacket with a fine plastic coil zipper with a section of the coil missing. Can it be fixed?
I'm not willing to say "can't be fixed", but I never have, and coil zips are a lot smaller, and tighter.
how much would cost for someone to do this for me? I have a sweater with a metal tooth that broke off.
so I may try this,but mine is metal but I did find a purse old one and I find out that is the same as the zipper on my coat, but I may have to sew it or something
thank you i found that very helpfull
Technique still works well after all this time
hey there I know this video outdated and all but I have a bit of a problem here I have my fav jacket and it has a broken tooth but the tooth way at the bottom how can I replace that
Sadly After a few uses the teeth come loose and I have to redo them, have tried several types of glue (including Super)but the results are the same, will let you know if I resolve the problem.
I figure it's been 3 years . Which should have given you plenty of time 🕛 ............ Have you solved the problem, With keeping the tooth secure?
Before applying the glue, did you make the inside of the tooth rough enough?
What types of glue did you use? Have you tried hot glue gun? One has to be quick and accurate when using this glue.
The glue has to be able to penetrate the fibers of the material as well as being secured to the tooth. The glue also has to be able to take a beating .
What is the glue for this job?🤔🤓
I was able to do the same thing with a leather jacket. Thanks
Thanks for the Video.....it was Great!
Not sure if that will work on much finer plastic zippers, but.....for the thicker toothed zippers, this is a really good video and so helpful.
Funny how all the morons come out, when their own attention span is being challenged, with a very Detailed instructional video.
Your video was very helpful and very well done!
Thanks again!
I expected you to crimp the transplanted teeth before gluing them.
👏👏👏👏
to long.
POVERTYLABS LOOL
The teeth aren't missing they're fuckin so far apart and frayed to an extent ..
I'll watch again.
just get to the point god damnit!
omg you babble way too much
20 minutes? Really? 3-4 min max to explain this.
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Less is More~~ come on, 20" for this ?? YOU'RE THAT GUY THAT ALWAYS SITS NEXT TO ME ON FLIGHTS THAT ARE LONGER THAN 2 HOURS !!!! ;>0 !
You have shown me EXACTLY what I need to do to salvage an otherwise great jacket, AND you have done so in a simple yet excellent teaching video. It is so very refreshing to see a How To video that shows clearly what is being done. The close-in shots, all in excellent focus with your clear explanations conspire to create an excellent teaching tool. I sense that you are a natural teacher. Thanks
Too long
DDDD: 3:31 How many Lego humans had to die and be dismembered to pieces to use their poor little hands as representation of a zipper tooth DDD':
The little Lego guys were surprisingly cool about the whole thing. We had a waiver for them to sign, but since they don't have thumbs, we did a verbal agreement that they get their hands back, and some of those little snap-on beards for their trouble.
I love how you explain EV ER Y THIIING. ☺ It helps me to understand how it works, why it works, why it doesn't work and gets my brain wrapped around the whole thing so that I can troubleshoot this and possibly other things similar. Thank you!
Thanks so much for posting this video. I had a missing tooth on a boat canopy -- a huge canopy on a 40 foot boat. This saved me taking down the entire bimini (canopy) and replacing a zipper about 10 feet long. Thanks.
Great instructions! How is it done on a metal zipper? Thanks.
Great video thanks. I have two further hints:
1. Take nearest tooth from where slider is when zip is shut. Sew the resulting space over and over forming a fake tooth. This will stop the slider from coming off so the zip can still be used, albeit stopping a little short of where it used to.
2. Use a small pair of sharp scissors (like manicure scissors) instead of a knife, it is easier.
Hope you find them of use.
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Just the kind of person you don't want looking over your shoulder when you've got a tight emergency on your hands and there's no precedent for a solution. I've always wanted how do you stop the noise without taking your eyes off the prize?
Amazing!! I work for a volunteer organization that mends clothing items for folks who can’t afford to pay high priced tailoring. It is winter now in MN and zipper repair is in demand. I may just “harvest” several plastic teeth and have them ready to go. Great problem solving!! Great, detailed video. Bookmarking for future viewing. Thank you!
No I want to thank you for showing this to us cuz I do have a couple of jackets that are very expensive and I'm going to try this thank you very much I appreciate it by the way very well done
You just saved a $300 jacket. Well, not yet, now I have to do it! Thank you.
I think I'll just hijack a lorry of new jackets, it seems a lot easier 😲🙏♥️ jeesus their was less preparation of the great train robbery I was thinking velcro buttons staple another zip on top and cut the old one out , my god their must be an easier way,
Wood glue is PVA so won’t bond to the plastic. Great video though, I am going to try this with metal teeth. I have a donor zip so I think it might be easier.
This is excellent stuff. Thank you for your very clearly explained and macro zoom video. I've always felt it was such a waste throwing away a jacket because of its broken zipper. Your knowledge shared is landfill-saving. Outstanding! :-)
The narrator, mentor performs with the meticulousness and precision of a dentist.
Excellent! This video represents what I love about TH-cam. Useful info and mending to help reduce waste! I cringe to think of the amount of people in the world who would toss clothing because of a broken zipper. So glad you repaired yours! It wasn't the zipper repair info I was looking for specifically, but definitely useful to know in future. I've added this to my repair/mend board on Pinterest. Thanks! :)
I had two teeth missing that were right next to each other, on the same side of the zipper. I used 100 grit sandpaper to enlarge the opening of the replacement teeth. The zipper now works good as new.
After installing the replacement teeth your technique of using the zipper slider up & down to position the replacement teeth B4 adding Super Glue did the trick.
The real TRICK is finding replacement teeth the right size. Again, your suggestion to remove teeth from a pocket zipper provided the replacement teeth I needed.
YES. I've SAVED this video for future use.
Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada U.S.A.
This video was fantastic! You're a great teacher. I love how you explain and model how a plastic zipper tooth grips onto the cord; something that I had no clue about. I was able to watch your video and repair my own broken zipper instead of having to sew a whole new zipper into my winter coat. This was a real time-saver! Thank you so much!
Amazing !
i wish others will learn from you how to make an instruction video.
Thank you so much .. for these great, Detailed tips. This is SUPER Informative & Helpful..... Great camera angles to show specific Details...... 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
K I just fixed two of the teeth on my jacket and it works great-it took a while and some fiddling with the teeth but I'm happy with the results! The only thing I did different is that I used E6000 instead of Super Glue cause I personally don't like the stuff
You my friend are a national treasure. 2 additions! A. Have a second person hold the zipper portion to be repaired Taut. (Tight) B. And Rc tire glue (super glue black with flex). Wife held it tight, I pushed on and glued bridging 3 teeth. Fixed a new jacket for 6yr old! Thank you!!
Thank you SO Much for this video! i've been a sewist for 50 years, but have always avoided replacing jacket zippers. but my favorite jacket lost one of the molded teeth and i was set to order a new molded separating zipper and trying to replace it when i found your video. this was EXACTLY what i needed!!!! you make the process very understandable, and i love the details of each step. i'm definitely going to try replacing the missing tooth now rather than trying to replace the whole zipper. thanks so much!
Rita: This has preserved my pants and my privacy without my concupiscence being a public presence in the workplace professional situation.
Why did I think of that? I have 2 5.11 backpacks that was planning on taking to the tailor for repair.
Could make you a mint.
All major brands Berghaus would unstuck unstitch it and no piece price paid absolutely lingering lifetime guarantee with receipt.
Armani doesn't In other worlds world's can you fix metal zipper YKK on blue fabric royal blue can't find match it nor the zipper tag.
Nobody else doing what I'd pay £20-£30 or even half piece works price for the items which I didn't bust .
Bought cheaper Yoox what has a Dodgy zipper tooth probability bought worn bust and returned Selfridge's another half piece price with a massive hole.
Too right I paid double took a cardigan Back.
A jacket I was rushing fuming £120 dropped down half price and wasn't Waterproof 1 side Polyurethane paint over cotton total royal have you got an agreed address ??
Local sewing and alterations.
How about an easier job how do YKK put a or more teeth in
So you need buy sell singular teeth YKK or other which Melt fuse stick them immediately merry Christmas
super super helpful! I didn’t know why I wasn’t able to get the teeth off the zipper. I’m working with. I didn’t know about coil zippers. Your demonstrations were super helpful!
As soon as i saw the title of replacing the teeth which is something i had never heard of before i had to watch it. A big fat like and subscribe for you as this is one of the best and most original repair videos i have seen in a long time.I have exactly this issue and an old jacket that i can scavenge teeth from so we will see how it goes. Thank you.
My situation was much more complicated because bigger zipper for rougher material and all, and quite painful on fingers at the end. But thanks man 👍🙌 you had good tips on how to remove teeth from other zipper and also putting them back on
You provoked me and I fixed my zipper. To obtain tooth, I used a brutal tug with pincers and there was no cleaning. The hole was enlarged using a needle and a hot lighter.
The glue was a two-component resin
Possibly easier way to get the teeth of the 'old' zipper. Cut off 5-6 teeth as a unit. This makes it long enough to hold with fingers. Put one of the end teeth between YOUR teeth (carefully) which can hold the plastic tooth. Then gently pull on the main part of the 5-6 teeth, and the plastic tooth in your mouth will come off the fabric, without much thread left. Don't swallow the plastic tooth.
When he was assembling tools, I was thinking, get the acetone nail polish remover for when you glue your fingers together. When superglue first came out I fixed a plastic thingy in ma's car and glued myself to the dash - but had taken acetone out to the car shed. Thought I was the worlds cleverest kid!
U are AMAZING ! Great camera work and instruction, I really am grateful for you taking the time to do this video. I just got a $30.-$40. est. (that I declined) to replace a zipper on a piece of luggage. Can't wait to conquer it myself. Thank-you
If you use a thin grade of Cyanoacrylate (super) glue (used by model makers) you can put it directly on the tooth before placing on the bead and adjust for spacing etc. It won't bond until you hit it with the activator and will give a far stronger grip and quicker set then regular superglue.
Does that process hold up to washing and or dry cleaning?
Fabulous instructions! I loved how simple and exact you explained the process. Thank you!
If you want to learn nothing in 20 minutes this video is for you! I was annoyed by the 2 min mark! Who gave this guy internet access, they are fired!
Your not focusing now on the first zip now and going to another zip,how confusing now,you should consentrate doing the first for viewers then show the next one, maybe you like to stretch your video but cows are for milking sorry you need to get to the point
I'm trying this on my favorite cosmetic bag. I'll let you know how it turns out. Thank you!
Great video new sub look forward to your other videos. Hit that like BUTTON on your way in 👍
What an awesome video. You did a wonderful job on the repair and a wonderful job showing us how to do it. Thank you very much for your well thought out and shot tutorial. Grateful to you, Sincerely Dave
You explain this very well good teaching off to try to find a tooth for my wetsuit very large nylon teeth I hope this works 1 is missing
Edit this dwon from 20 minutes to 10 or less. Good info but much too slow. Pick up the pace
Maybe 20m is too long for an engineer but not for me. The explanation was detailed - excellent.
Excellent; thanks for the extensive detail. Most TH-cam how-tos don't include nearly enough detail.
Wow - great zipper surgery! Thank you for the helpful video.
Lo voy a intentar en un diente de una mochila que me regaló mi hermano y me encantaba usar gracias 💕
I have a coat where I've used a universal zipper slider I got from Lee Valley, but that doesn't work. Here is what that universal slider looks like: www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/home/home-care/70787-fixnzip-zipper-repair-kits. I see some rips in the zipper tape, and a weak spot in the zipper tape at the bottom of the zipper, maybe that's why the zipper doesn't work. Can I stitch rips and weak spots in zipper tape?
Unfortunately, or fortunately -the answer is either yes, or no. I'd totally stitch, and maybe additionally glue ripped tape, but you need to make sure there will be clearance for the slider to travel freely. Maybe you could use a water-soluble glue to see if it works before locking things permanently- good luck!
Not even a little bit easy and now i have a missing tooth on my pocket and my main zipper 😐
Well I don’t really know if your video helped me. But my zipper came back on track right after i spent 3 minutes prying and listening to this video! Coincidence?
Thank you for the tip! I was able to find a donor tooth from another jacket and was able to fix a brand new winter coat, saved myself $32.00. I suggest applying glue on teeth on each side of the repaired one, just to bridge the connection.
Can you do a video on how to fix a plastic coil zipper, if possible?
If there is no other zipper to get a tooth from, can you buy kit with the tooth in it
This is an excellent video! I appreciate the detail and patience you exhibit. I searched YT for a video just like this to repair my favorite jacket. Saw a couple of others, but yours was outstanding! You earned a new subscriber here. I'm shocked you have only 8K subscribers. Put up more content and you'll eclipse 100K! Thanks!!!
How do you fix the metal tab that you put I to the slider to zip up your coat
Love the blooper at the end!!!! I always do that with superglue!!!
I agree with you, educational & funny 😁
I am positive that you are a genius! I just discovered a missing tooth in a beloved pink hoodie jacket & others on the internet say it can’t be repaired & to replace the zipper. No! I’m going to use my handy lit magnifying lens on a swingarm and follow your advice. Thank you!
Having a hard time getting the fabric out of the teeth
Excellent demonstration of Lego hands 😆
This is incredible! Awesome awesome awesome! I have a jeep top to fix!
How did it go with the jeep top? I am going to try to replace a broken tooth on my jeep top!
@@chasebyrd2853 I haven't gotten to it yet. I was supposed to this past week. I will get to it, and I will let you know if it was succesful.
Having to a buy a whole top for a couple of broken zipper teeth is not worth it... Yet lol
@@chrystianrodriquez my thoughts exactly!