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Stuck zip: Try lubricating the region where the zip is stuck with graphite from a pencil, or some other lubricant. ^{thesource (378)}

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Broken zipper pull can be replaced with a paper clip or a key ring. ^{thesource (378)}

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Zips are not being joined together can be fixed by repairing any teeth which are out of alignment with a pair of pliers, and/or tightening the zipper clasp with a pair of pliers so that it can better grab hold of the teeth. ^{thesource (378)}

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Fly zip keeps coming down. Loop a keyring onto the zip puller, and hook the keyring over the top button when the zip is fully done up to hold it closed. ^{thesource (378)}

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Try clip on zippers which you can purchase cheaply online. Use the correct size or it won't work properly. May work better if you clip the replacement zipper on a section of the zip that has already been joined. ^{thesource (378)}

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