I am shocked!! I just came back from the $$$ leather shoe maker in town, in hopes that he could repair my expensive Merrell boot zipper. "Oh no, can't fix that" was his reply. Just short of throwing the boots out, I took one more try with UA-cam. You were the first video I tried. Seemed too simple a fix, but I tried. First try--FIRST TRY- and FIXED!! I was stunned! I can't expressed how thankful I am to you for your expert advice . You are a true craftsman.
The zip on my favorite fleece jacket was sliding but not closing. Reluctantly facing up to the prospect of having to replace the slider, I arrived here from the Sailright page on choosing the correct replacement. Before going to the hassle of ordering a new slider I followed your instructions from 2:50. It worked! I'm guessing that thousands of zip/unzip cycles, tugging slightly outwards on the pull tab each time, had caused the top and bottom of the slider to open up a bit. Thank you very much for demonstrating the simple DIY fix: gently hammer it closed again. Brilliant!
This really worked for my wife's boots. Same with plastic zipper rails. Did same technique you made, luckiiy I had a small vise to mount the shoe to lay it as platform to counter the hammer tap. Few mild taps on the pliers and presto it's fix! Glad I had a chance to see your video. Thank you very much. Told my wife how important is UA-cam and Google for me on learning many things.
Hmm. Ive not tools for my slider so off to repairman who earns his pay for my boot zipper. Zipper teeth are plastic..slider toggle is metal and wore off. Boots handle lots of stress. Toggle is maybe cheap but boots have great sole wear..almost new. Thanks for the shop lesson.
Love that you left in real life struggles of things that can happen as you do this. I only wish there was more explaining of what you are doing with the plyers and zipper head without the shoe. Were you prying it open, and then later once on the zipper, closing it back?
I tried putting on my slider just like you did and crimped it down for it to slide and it slides fine but does not zip. The zipper stays unzipped. Is there a solution for this?
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Man; I’m looking on here to see if I’m doing it right. I cut the bottom threads, pull the zipper bottom out, replace the puller and put the new one on and repair the bottom. I’m new at this work but it seems so far my quality is noticeably better than the makers of these videos; which is fine with me. I charge according to the quality and complexity of the boot. Not the length of the zipper. I don’t down grade the quality because the client don’t care; I care. People will bad mouth anything, let them bad mouth my fair rates; not piss poor workmanship.
I agree and the title is misleading, it should say the cheapest way to change a puller which actually works very well since i do this for 28 years and had no complain. Can I see your work?
One of the best zipper explanations on the internet. Thank you
I am shocked!! I just came back from the $$$ leather shoe maker in town, in hopes that he could repair my expensive Merrell boot zipper. "Oh no, can't fix that" was his reply. Just short of throwing the boots out, I took one more try with UA-cam. You were the first video I tried. Seemed too simple a fix, but I tried. First try--FIRST TRY- and FIXED!! I was stunned! I can't expressed how thankful I am to you for your expert advice . You are a true craftsman.
Tons of replacement zipper videos but this one is actually nail it for me!
Fixed my purse with this method- thank you!! The purse is no long er available so it really extended its life!!!
The zip on my favorite fleece jacket was sliding but not closing. Reluctantly facing up to the prospect of having to replace the slider, I arrived here from the Sailright page on choosing the correct replacement. Before going to the hassle of ordering a new slider I followed your instructions from 2:50. It worked! I'm guessing that thousands of zip/unzip cycles, tugging slightly outwards on the pull tab each time, had caused the top and bottom of the slider to open up a bit. Thank you very much for demonstrating the simple DIY fix: gently hammer it closed again. Brilliant!
This really worked for my wife's boots. Same with plastic zipper rails. Did same technique you made, luckiiy I had a small vise to mount the shoe to lay it as platform to counter the hammer tap. Few mild taps on the pliers and presto it's fix! Glad I had a chance to see your video. Thank you very much. Told my wife how important is UA-cam and Google for me on learning many things.
Thank you very much. I just need to buy the slider and it will be wonderful to fix my suitcase myself. :D
watching your work relaxes me lol
Thanks for the demo! Appreciate the help
Thank you it's work in my boots, easiest way to fix zipper problem
Thank you so much worked perfectly ✌🏽
Great video... I remember doing something similar but this is way better than just trying to force it in there... Thanks
Best zipper video !
Fantastic explanation! Thank you
Hmm. Ive not tools for my slider so off to repairman who earns his pay for my boot zipper. Zipper teeth are plastic..slider toggle is metal and wore off. Boots handle lots of stress. Toggle is maybe cheap but boots have great sole wear..almost new. Thanks for the shop lesson.
Love your accent
i know its a nice accent
Thank you soooooo much. I was able to fix my shoes and save money. Great video.
Brilliant!
nice to see your handiwork . artful. thanks
Merci beaucoup!
Love that you left in real life struggles of things that can happen as you do this. I only wish there was more explaining of what you are doing with the plyers and zipper head without the shoe. Were you prying it open, and then later once on the zipper, closing it back?
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Is this trick still possible with the same zipper slide if the slide is separated from the zipper on one side because of a loose zipper tooth?
Thank you!
I tried putting on my slider just like you did and crimped it down for it to slide and it slides fine but does not zip. The zipper stays unzipped. Is there a solution for this?
thank you so much!!
Good video about zip replace, I learn something new , look forward new posting.
Hi, we love your video. With your permission, we'd like to post this on our social media pages and credit you / link your account. Please let me know. Thanks.
Sure, send links on messenger via facebook. Thanks
Does anyone know the name of the type of plier he is using in this video?
I can't do it😞 can I send my boot to you 😭
Man; I’m looking on here to see if I’m doing it right. I cut the bottom threads, pull the zipper bottom out, replace the puller and put the new one on and repair the bottom.
I’m new at this work but it seems so far my quality is noticeably better than the makers of these videos; which is fine with me.
I charge according to the quality and complexity of the boot. Not the length of the zipper.
I don’t down grade the quality because the client don’t care; I care. People will bad mouth anything, let them bad mouth my fair rates; not piss poor workmanship.
I agree and the title is misleading, it should say the cheapest way to change a puller which actually works very well since i do this for 28 years and had no complain. Can I see your work?
DOESNT WORK AT ALL ON BOOTS