How to Fix a Zipper On One Side of the Track (Chain)

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  • @winterens2630
    @winterens2630 5 років тому +2912

    Here’s the ten second version:
    Get a flat head screwdriver and fit in in the broken side. Pry that side until it fits the zipper in and clamp it down to secure the zipper on the track

    • @francisalonso4540
      @francisalonso4540 5 років тому +17

      Winter Ens 😂😂 thank you

    • @MMikedd
      @MMikedd 5 років тому +83

      Haha I used this method. Made much more sense to me since flatheads are easier to obtain. I also used the flathead and banged it down on my zipper to secure it. All you need is that flathead.

    • @LaRheaShavonneHISAKASHA
      @LaRheaShavonneHISAKASHA 5 років тому +5

      Smh

    • @Carlos-ig6oo
      @Carlos-ig6oo 5 років тому +6

      That was super easy thanks!

    • @Maz0k
      @Maz0k 5 років тому +45

      You have saved me the other 5:25 I have not watched yet. Tysm

  • @Ulbre
    @Ulbre 5 років тому +1834

    thx for the trick with the pliers....just fixed my wifes handbag.......YAY, don't have to go buy a new one (I think she's dissapointed )

  • @Mindraker1
    @Mindraker1 4 роки тому +391

    "You can kind of see... " the most important part of the video, not being filmed.

    • @Marieparawho
      @Marieparawho 4 роки тому +9

      Right ?! Still helped me though.

    • @SkinE-Vadee-Veechee
      @SkinE-Vadee-Veechee 3 роки тому +1

      Exactly..kinda seeing is what needs fixed. All I see is part of his hand in part of it

    • @leighb6770
      @leighb6770 3 роки тому +3

      I would have liked seeing it more clearly

    • @jac3054
      @jac3054 10 місяців тому +1

      Wish he would do his demonstrations on lighter colored zippers.

    • @HenryMedina83
      @HenryMedina83 19 днів тому

      I almost got an anxiety attack 😂

  • @sramdavies405
    @sramdavies405 8 років тому +75

    wow, fixed my zip.... now i'm roaming around the house fixing other zippers from my packing cubes to my surfboard cover!! fantastic thanks so much!!!

    • @timschofield6867
      @timschofield6867 5 років тому +4

      Haha, yeah I fixed my jacket zipper, a few pocket zippers ECT. Let the fixing commence 😏

  • @slebbobjorn1778
    @slebbobjorn1778 6 років тому +22

    It's so amazing how clueless how stuff you've been using everyday for your whole life works. Sir, I salute you!

  • @Improbable_Fiction
    @Improbable_Fiction 2 роки тому +16

    Seven years later your video is still helping. I just fixed the zipper on my purse. Good as new! Thank you so much for this video! 😀

  • @gellerkyahoo
    @gellerkyahoo 7 років тому +7

    Thank you! I am a reseller and recently got a leather skirt for $1 because the zipper was broken. I realized replacing would be a pain and paying for alterations would be expensive. After watching your video a few times, and a little trial and error.... I got the zipper fixed! Skirt is like new. I'm subscribing because I know this is why a lot of clothing gets reduced to nothing in price. I'm sure I'll be referring to your videos a lot in the future. You my hero! :-)

  • @MrLuxaflex15
    @MrLuxaflex15 9 років тому +397

    After an hour of pissfarting around, I saw your video and the job was done in a minute flat. Thanks mate.

    • @UCANZippersUSA
      @UCANZippersUSA  9 років тому +36

      +Tom Campbell most welcome! Happy that it worked. Now quit pissfarting around! ; P

    • @jostinlopez4203
      @jostinlopez4203 7 років тому

      Tom Campbell seriously dude

    • @jostinlopez4203
      @jostinlopez4203 7 років тому +3

      Aiden O k....

    • @brandithorpe6440
      @brandithorpe6440 7 років тому +12

      Pissfarting😂

    • @jaxxy11
      @jaxxy11 7 років тому +2

      Sounds like a fellow Aussie

  • @fretho8410
    @fretho8410 Рік тому +2

    Want to express my gratitude for helping me fix this kind of problem.

  • @0ThrowawayAccount0
    @0ThrowawayAccount0 5 років тому +13

    You just made me look like a hero to my wife. Thank you for much for this video. I would also like to add to people that this works for plastic sliders as well.

  • @eclectic_musafir
    @eclectic_musafir Рік тому +5

    Your instructions were on-point, and did not necessitate doing permanent damage to the zipper and mending the cut, like others suggested. Thanks!

  • @johnwilson8431
    @johnwilson8431 5 років тому +1

    Wow. It worked. I just saved two $80 tennis bags. Took 2 min for the first one and 45 seconds for the second one. Thanks man.

  • @jessicay8207
    @jessicay8207 9 років тому +7

    oh my actual goodness!! you bloody saved my life! i was able to fix my leavers prom dress thanks to you, two days before i had to wear it because thanks to my incompetent little brother it broke cos he doesnt know how to zip up a dress. But i fixed it using your tutorial thank you so much ily!!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

  • @PrairieMom
    @PrairieMom 3 роки тому +15

    I just fixed my zipper (using your instructions) on my skate bag. I feel very resourceful and smart now. Thanks for the pre-Christmas boost to the old self-esteem!

  • @sellcell2u
    @sellcell2u 3 роки тому

    Thank you!!! My Samsonite Suitcase zipper that expands the center, opened just as we were leaving for a week vacation. I thought I was going to have to hunt down a zipper repair shop. After getting back home, I searched UA-cam and found your video. I used 2 pair of pliers like yours and had it repaired within 20 minutes.

  • @youatmines9654
    @youatmines9654 4 роки тому +17

    Thank you! I bought my daughter a pair of pants with zippers, and didn't realize until we got home that one of them had a side off the track, (or chain). Thanks to your tutorial, I was able to fix them! Saved me a trip back to the store!

  • @BillieGote
    @BillieGote 10 років тому +7

    OMG, it worked - thank you for this video! I fixed a separated ankle zip on a pair of winter running tights. Started the video at the 4-minute mark (appreciate the tip), and then played it again from the beginning while working the slider open. Well worth the time overall.

  • @simonlevante2257
    @simonlevante2257 2 роки тому

    You are officially AWESOME! I took your methodology with a pair of needle-nose pliers and it worked!!! THANK YOU! I just opened the side that was dislodged and put the zipper in and then clamped down on it.

  • @P4trickStar00
    @P4trickStar00 9 років тому +78

    Oh my god... Oh my god. I just had the most furious 2-3 hours of my life. Trying to do this on my binder/portfolio was living hell xD
    The tracks just wouldn't align and work no matter how hard I pressed to reattach the slider. I swear this repeated so many times because sometimes it would just break off again. I thought I was gonna die when eventually the OPPOSITE side of the slider. Now I had to do it twice. Not much later, the slider just broke, and I gaped in shock and just layed in bed for a while. Then I did a slider transplant where I took the slider off an old backpack and used that one. It was so much easier, and all of a sudden I pulled it and it ZIPPED shut. My mouth dropped and I think that's the most accomplished I've ever felt in my life. It took a long time but it was worth it for me because I need to take my binder to school tomorrow, so my stuff could have fallen out. I couldn't just buy a new binder. It worked and that's what matters to me. And hey, now I have 2 different zippers cuz I'm all fancy like that xD so cool.

  • @ameliavee4009
    @ameliavee4009 4 роки тому +6

    This is so awesome. I was able to fix it. Nothing feels better than achieving something that you felt previously was impossible

  • @sewcial3467
    @sewcial3467 2 роки тому

    Omg. You are the best!!!!!! You saved my couch... I washed the cushion covers (I do this 2-3times a year) and 3 broke consecutively. I'm back in business. Thank you!

  • @brandydavis2746
    @brandydavis2746 7 років тому +53

    I should have watched this after my daughter broke 3 book bags. Your video saved #3! Thanks so much!

    • @UCANZippersUSA
      @UCANZippersUSA  7 років тому +2

      You're welcome! Great work on making the repair!

  • @Dymose
    @Dymose 5 років тому +43

    This was extremely helpful. For anyone in need of a quick fix, I can say for certain this works wonders. Thanks for posting this! Can't tell you how many backpacks I've replaced due to hopped zippers when I was little.

  • @caidenhiles
    @caidenhiles Рік тому

    Thanks! I had a broken zipper on my bookbag and on the very first day of school I had to close it with clothespins. It is the second day of school and as soon as I watched this video, I figured it out. Thank you!

  • @novaprospects
    @novaprospects 5 років тому +1255

    More appropriate video title: “How to make a 30 second video 10 minutes long.”

  • @Gurl_Meets_Whirled
    @Gurl_Meets_Whirled 8 років тому +9

    Absolutely brilliant. Worked perfectly!! Fixed an old dress that I was dying to wear!!! Thank u so much!!!

  • @SteelyEyedMissileManic
    @SteelyEyedMissileManic 4 роки тому

    Awesome! While trying to cut a zip tie from the packaging of a bag I just got resulted in breaking the zipper off. I'm glad I found this tutorial!

  • @elizabear16
    @elizabear16 6 років тому +72

    Thank you! This was exactly the fix I needed, and you helped me get it done in just a few minutes without damaging the zipper or the pull. Perfect!

    • @waynehearst317
      @waynehearst317 2 роки тому +4

      how did you get it fixed in a "few" minutes when this video was unnecessarily 10 minutes long?!! lol

    • @Gavin_M.
      @Gavin_M. Рік тому

      Bet those few minutes didn't include the 10 minute watchtime

  • @coreycantwell2019
    @coreycantwell2019 5 років тому +79

    One of the most useful and helpful videos on UA-cam.
    I would recommend using a flat screwdriver to spread the slider. Much easier and less damage.
    Use a pair of smooth-jaw pliers to crimp it again to minimize damage. If you really want to avoid damage, put a buffer between the pliers and the slider, like a piece of fabric. That way there's no direct metal the metal contact.
    Thank you very much for the tutorial.

    • @augopen
      @augopen 3 роки тому +2

      I used both bc my slider is brass And difficult to open. I use the plier on one side and the flat screwdriver on the other. pushing in different directions I was able to spread it

    • @rigmarola
      @rigmarola 2 роки тому

      I was just about to comment about using a flat headed screwdriver to prise it open so you dont scratch the paint but you beat me to it! ;)

    • @flawatford
      @flawatford Рік тому

      The flathead screwdriver worked!! Couldn't get it with the pliers. Thank you!!!!

  • @MarshaBrady88
    @MarshaBrady88 3 роки тому

    THANK YOU!!!! This video just saved MY LIFE!!! I'm going to my in laws tomorrow for Christmas and they hate me and my zipper broke on my boots weeks ago but I just fixed it because of this video so now I get to look good while I get judged!!

  • @ShikyoNeko86
    @ShikyoNeko86 9 років тому +4

    Wow! That was surprisingly easy. The zipper on my wallet came off earlier. I found and watched your video and skipping to 3:57 as the annotation says. I didn't have any pliers on hand so I used the point of my metal nail file to do the prying. Then a fork as a hard surface, and my nail file again, to pinch it closed. I got it fixed in less time then it took for your video to finish from roughly 4:30 point. Thank you for your video!

  • @GregOlsonAuthor
    @GregOlsonAuthor 5 років тому +24

    Ah, thank you so much. I was able to do this with your excellent instructions. I had two zippers on a bag and I accidentally broke one by prying too much with the wire cutters. To prevent the other one from breaking I used vise grip locking pliers on the side susceptible to breakage, then I pried the other part as you described. The second zipper pull opened up slightly, I was able to get it back onto the other zipper side, line it up, then tighten it with needle-nose pliers and voila - working zipper. Many thanks.

  • @MrJoeeano88
    @MrJoeeano88 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the great info. You saved me big time! I was able to repair the zipper on my greenhouse door. Without your video, my veggies would be dead due to the overnight temperatures. Thank you!

  • @crystalclear5677
    @crystalclear5677 8 років тому +293

    Thaaaaank youuuuu- except I didn't have a plier, so I made do with a potato peeler, along with a pair of kitchen scissors and a garlic crusher to clamp it back down

    • @UCANZippersUSA
      @UCANZippersUSA  8 років тому +40

      Woot! That's some serious tool creativity! Great work!

    • @mamayaaopoku6284
      @mamayaaopoku6284 8 років тому +3

      Thats an idea. I dont have a plier.

    • @bristichowdhury2624
      @bristichowdhury2624 7 років тому

      UCAN Zippers USA i really love u.... great man ever I seen!!!

    • @aleciawest7587
      @aleciawest7587 7 років тому +12

      Crystalclear that's freaking amazing u have talent 😂😂😂

    • @princefancybum4605
      @princefancybum4605 6 років тому +14

      That’s the most MacGyver zip repair I’ve ever heard of

  • @stevenbutorac4221
    @stevenbutorac4221 8 років тому +5

    Nice tutorial, the pre-warning was a good call! Going to try this when I get home from work tonight.

  • @TheYesiena
    @TheYesiena 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much!! The zipper on my couch cushions broke and I was worried I was going to have to get the entire zipper replaced. Total life safe!!!

  • @clintblay
    @clintblay 7 років тому +24

    brilliant, thanks for taking the time to put this up.

  • @elNenio
    @elNenio 7 років тому +21

    Thanks dude! anyways, for everyone looking how to fix the zipper to lock just jump to 7:25 :D

  • @beverlybecker7587
    @beverlybecker7587 Місяць тому

    Thank you. It solved my problem eventually. After shaving off the top teeth on the zipper, the tape kept fraying; possibly because it was an old zipper I had been holding onto for something long abandoned. After much frustration, I put a small piece of transparent tape on the ends to keep the fraying in check and act as a needle into the slider. Thanks for getting me started to solve my problem.

  • @its4746
    @its4746 6 років тому +5

    Ahhh I’m so glad I found this! I broke the zip on my favourite swimming costume, and the metal part that holds the tracks together came off too. I had to do a little DIY replacement sewing for that, but I’d never have thought of needing to clamp it (since I didn’t have any tools at hand, my teeth were a very slightly painful, but handy replacement).
    Either way! Thank you for literally saving my life. Well, my swimming costume’s life anyway.

  • @sbeasley2007
    @sbeasley2007 7 років тому +6

    I was able to follow even when he went off screen. I fixed a skirt that I bought on sale and it works perfect now. I was able to use a pair of scissors to open the bar and close it back with a pair of small pliers. No visible damage to the zipper but there isn't any paint on it.

  • @jenniferdean3191
    @jenniferdean3191 4 роки тому

    Magnificent!!!!! You just helped me to fix the zipper on my Le Pliage handbag!!!! Saved me buying a new one!!!!! And only took about 10mins!!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!

  • @olivermaier3369
    @olivermaier3369 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks for the help, didn’t have any tools so i used the tip on my charger to open it and then press it between 2 powerbanks to squeze it together😂 Gotta be creative when you are on the move🙌

  • @jAlfredoMacias
    @jAlfredoMacias 8 років тому +7

    Man... this was just amazingly helpful. Thanks a lot for spending the time doing this tutorial.

  • @nictheartist
    @nictheartist 8 років тому +119

    Thanks for this great tutorial! Saved an almost new backpack!

  • @rfchip9686
    @rfchip9686 4 роки тому +93

    Great instructions. I used a flat head screwdriver as recommended in previous comments. Thank you sir

  • @nemesisdarkstar8263
    @nemesisdarkstar8263 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the advice! My 8 yr old daughter broke the zipper on her brand new backpack and your method helped me to repair it! Much appreciated!

  • @LindaCornell3069
    @LindaCornell3069 8 років тому +7

    Comic Con is in three days, you saved my Morphsuit! Thank you!

    • @UCANZippersUSA
      @UCANZippersUSA  8 років тому

      Heck yeah! Glad it was helpful and we saved your Morphsuit. Awesome!

  • @TheAlwaysOriginals
    @TheAlwaysOriginals 8 років тому +711

    this does not need to be ten minutes.

    • @uktokers
      @uktokers 8 років тому +20

      True. I finished fixing mine before the video was even over

    • @deanferreira166
      @deanferreira166 6 років тому +4

      Ad revenue

    • @AWSOMzombie
      @AWSOMzombie 6 років тому +4

      It’s not even 10 minutes long

    • @YorBASES
      @YorBASES 6 років тому +9

      AWSOM zombie do you not know how to estimate?

    • @AWSOMzombie
      @AWSOMzombie 6 років тому +2

      Fake Frenzy idk do you not know how to get a good profile pic?

  • @gregwadlinger411
    @gregwadlinger411 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much. I was discouraged when one of my day pack's zippers came off the track. I had never tried to fix one before, so because I really like this day pack I just googled how to put a zipper back on the track - and your video came up. I tried your advice and it worked. Thanks again so much!

  • @courtney5317
    @courtney5317 8 років тому +7

    thank you! the zipper broke on my favorite bag but you helped me fix in 2 minutes! (i skipped through parts of the video) 😊

  • @emilyedens8034
    @emilyedens8034 9 років тому +16

    Thank you so much for this video !!! I was able to fix the zipper on my backpack :)

  • @aaronculpepper2518
    @aaronculpepper2518 4 роки тому

    Dude you have no idea how helpful this video was!!!!...its 3am and i have work in the morning and my only work pant's zipper busted and I watched this video and 30 mins later boom...youre a lifesave!r...now for zzzz...well played sir

  • @SaraStowePDX
    @SaraStowePDX 8 років тому +25

    Saved my 13 year old's favorite pair of jeans--thank you!

  • @Shoshii
    @Shoshii 8 років тому +389

    Everyone's here because of their clothing but I'm here because my trampolines busted lmak

    • @UCANZippersUSA
      @UCANZippersUSA  8 років тому +15

      Zipper issues are EVERYWHERE!!! 😎

    • @Shoshii
      @Shoshii 8 років тому +3

      Of my God you replied

    • @lexim.2662
      @lexim.2662 7 років тому +3

      Hey, I'm here because of my boot. 😂

    • @Tey3457
      @Tey3457 7 років тому +18

      Lydia xxx I'm here because of a backpack

    • @KeliRea
      @KeliRea 7 років тому +2

      Vector Martinez my backpack😂

  • @jessicacouchstanley3518
    @jessicacouchstanley3518 3 роки тому +2

    I just fixed my daughter's book bag thanks to this video. Yippie!!! Thank you for the easy and effective how to!

  • @susanbryant6188
    @susanbryant6188 8 років тому +16

    Thank you so much for the video on how to fix the zipper when it is on one side of the track.

    • @UCANZippersUSA
      @UCANZippersUSA  8 років тому +4

      You're very welcome! Glad that you found it helpful. 😃

    • @carolswart3027
      @carolswart3027 8 років тому

      UCAN Zippers USA 0

  • @HeatLedgerKicks
    @HeatLedgerKicks 8 років тому +171

    You are the zipper master!

    • @TheMiwaro
      @TheMiwaro 7 років тому +1

      You really think he wants to be known for that? GROW UP! I'm sure he has other dreams and talents. You think he wants to be famous for a Zipper youtube video and tell his grandchildren he's the ZIPPER MASTER? #BYOL (build your own legacy!)

    • @Terra101
      @Terra101 6 років тому +6

      Lol relax man..

    • @whoisbrucewayne17
      @whoisbrucewayne17 6 років тому +2

      Michael if he's getting paid for it then yes. That's what he'll be known for. Clown

  • @FBIMitch
    @FBIMitch 4 роки тому

    I have to say thank you! I have an expansive motorcycle pants with sealed zippers and a slider pulled off the track and I was able to repair my zipper with your help. Thank's allot, very helpfull instructions.

  • @katielynnslife2584
    @katielynnslife2584 4 роки тому +189

    This made me even more upset it took you forever to explain 😭

    • @michaelburdge4721
      @michaelburdge4721 4 роки тому +5

      Exactly

    • @profd65
      @profd65 4 роки тому +7

      STFU, b-tch. He didn't have to help you at all.

    • @seliisnotonfire
      @seliisnotonfire 4 роки тому +31

      profd65 someones a lil angry

    • @Mamadoody
      @Mamadoody 4 роки тому +2

      However, mine is brand new.

    • @Mamadoody
      @Mamadoody 4 роки тому +1

      Half the time I can’t even see what you’re doing because it’s off screen!!

  • @dmoneyowe23g
    @dmoneyowe23g 7 років тому +13

    I really hate when they give a whole life story just get to how you do it lol

  • @juliabirch7665
    @juliabirch7665 Рік тому

    Omg you amazing person I just fixed my tent because of you. Now I can take my kids camping under the stars with our friends for my birthday this weekend. Legend.

  • @vexx-sm
    @vexx-sm 6 років тому +10

    hey I have a flight in a few hours and this saved my ass... ty man

  • @Pleasejustforgetme
    @Pleasejustforgetme 8 років тому +4

    your the best, thank you so much, I have the finals soon and you saved me :)

    • @UCANZippersUSA
      @UCANZippersUSA  8 років тому +1

      Thanks for the comment! Happy to help. All the best

  • @laurencerawlins8663
    @laurencerawlins8663 5 років тому +2

    Thank you so much, very detailed and I resisted my tendency to manhandle and break the zipper! I fixed my small bag for traveling, and now it is now longer open. A two zipper deal on the track and I was able to fix both! Thanks again,

  • @SamuelLiangTW
    @SamuelLiangTW 8 років тому +16

    I fixed my bag. Thanks a lot!

  • @Cryptize
    @Cryptize 9 років тому +383

    Broke the metal off trying to ply it open lmao

    • @jsievers77
      @jsievers77 6 років тому +2

      same

    • @justsomeguy2967
      @justsomeguy2967 6 років тому +2

      Me to

    • @moameljamaly2318
      @moameljamaly2318 6 років тому +2

      Im your fan

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      @froogy9218 6 років тому +4

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    • @johnbeaver7537
      @johnbeaver7537 6 років тому +1

      Many mechanics that try to fix their car break their tools instead. So now she has a broke car and broke tools to boot.

  • @Elijah-2000
    @Elijah-2000 3 роки тому

    Thank you, you just saved me several dollars.
    I guess you done the same for many more UA-camr's, since uploading this video in 2014.

  • @Samuitsuki
    @Samuitsuki 4 роки тому +31

    My zipper head is plastic, so it just bends back.
    And the "as you can see"
    I can't see anything.

    • @mohda.9420
      @mohda.9420 4 роки тому

      Yeah...it keeps opening back up :/ so frustrating. Any fixes for this?

    • @mikeward3752
      @mikeward3752 4 роки тому

      I’m

    • @Samuitsuki
      @Samuitsuki 4 роки тому

      @@mikeward3752 You're what?

  • @bradfordcastro5697
    @bradfordcastro5697 7 років тому +4

    Great video man, thanks for explaining - only part that I struggled with was re-clamping the slider down at the end. I was fixing it on a pretty thick bag so was thinking that I should have it as open as possible to get it to catch early, but couldn't do it with the pliers. Ended up sliding it up more along the zipper, thinking that if it didn't work that I could just do it again properly with some more time and better tools (or worst comes to worst, take it in to the shop). Anyway, the zipper caught and engaged no problem and didn't have any trouble before the point where I'd re-tightened it. Makes sense in retrospect, but for some reason thought that the zipper might not catch properly before the point where I re-clamped it. Anyway, fiddled a good 10 minutes trying to do it as far back as I could before giving up, so might be good to mention that it doesn't matter where on the zipper it is to save some others their time :D

  • @wendykoller2655
    @wendykoller2655 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much for posting this video. I’ve looked at a dozen other videos that all showed me how to replace the zipper pull, but the only one that showed me how to repair the pull was your video. I had both situations on a backpack diaper bag. In under ten minutes I had both zipper pulls fixed! I’m a happy camper.

  • @tvzzy1219
    @tvzzy1219 8 років тому +135

    well.......i can wear my pants now

  • @dbcupcake
    @dbcupcake 7 років тому +4

    great tutorial! I was able to fix my double zipper that was off track on my bookbag.

  • @maureenamos5240
    @maureenamos5240 3 роки тому

    Hallelujah! It worked. Quite a money save. I needed to repair most zips on my lounge covers. Thank you from down under.

  • @MalkahRestrepoViolinista
    @MalkahRestrepoViolinista 8 років тому +4

    Thanks you!!!! I just fixed my lunch bag :D very easy!!!!!

  • @Mampara1
    @Mampara1 9 років тому +54

    where do you buy elbow grease...

    • @UCANZippersUSA
      @UCANZippersUSA  9 років тому +8

      +Mampara1 Lol! Depending on how bad the zipper is damaged, there may never be enough to purchase.

  • @jaimatus2014
    @jaimatus2014 4 роки тому +2

    This man is a LEGEND. Be careful when prying I almost broke mine but in the end, it came out great. My zipper is grey anyways so I didn’t have to worry abt the paint... I had to go to another country to get that bag I’m so glad you made this video thank you!!! 😊

  • @chamberpup
    @chamberpup 8 років тому +8

    Thank you for the Video, avoided a Halloween costume disaster ! :)

  • @saerahmind1316
    @saerahmind1316 5 років тому +23

    3:26 was literally the moment I broke my slider oml

  • @sandyposs2693
    @sandyposs2693 2 роки тому

    YES!!!! It took so much muscle effort, but it finally worked!!! You're a hero!

  • @tailorforeman7082
    @tailorforeman7082 4 роки тому +13

    Not sure if I'm innovative was or just plain stubborn (I was determined to wear this specific dress) but ladies I did this with a eyelash curler and an earring!! We all have those things at home ;) thank me later

    • @michemoonsammy4184
      @michemoonsammy4184 3 роки тому +1

      Haha good thinking! I used a cuticle cutter from a nail kit :) I did end up securing it with pliers at the end though.

  • @eliryan1694
    @eliryan1694 8 років тому +25

    OMG OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

  • @edt715A
    @edt715A 2 роки тому

    Amazing! This saved me at least $30 on a new duffel bag. I also used a flat head screwdriver to pry the zipper open. Thank you!

  • @jasmine1216
    @jasmine1216 8 років тому +4

    Thank u so much u saved my life

  • @techorb5799
    @techorb5799 10 років тому +16

    great vid and extremely helpful. but if you're in a hurry, start at the 4 minute mark :)

    • @UCANZippersUSA
      @UCANZippersUSA  10 років тому +2

      techorb Yep, I got a little long winded. I concur, start at 4:00. : )

  • @christyalmartin7400
    @christyalmartin7400 3 роки тому

    It totally worked on my bag.thanks. I'm going to a friend's for the weekend. My brand new and only overnight bag's zipper got off track and wouldn't close. I thought no way could I fix this.Nor did I believe these tips would solve the issue. I oiled the zipper thinking it was the cause. Re-alined, squeezed the end and walla. Amazing.thought the worst and achieved the best thanks to your video.

  • @kalelmcgrif1
    @kalelmcgrif1 8 років тому +21

    Thank you. I can now wear my work pants again lol

  • @plushypuppy2024
    @plushypuppy2024 8 років тому +9

    easier to pick it off the garment at the bottom, and slide the whole thing back on from the bottom, pinch the zipper part tight, then sew it back on...but hey, I'm a seamstress...

  • @AnthonyMerryman
    @AnthonyMerryman 2 роки тому

    Thank you Jesus! I used this method with a flathead screwdriver on some brand new pants where a pocket zipper derailed! Buddy even if I never use the pocket ever again, you are a god send!

  • @Nicola_Noble
    @Nicola_Noble 4 роки тому +30

    "So watch what I do" (hands keep going off camera)

  • @monkeygirl1894
    @monkeygirl1894 9 років тому +11

    This happened on a new pair of jeans for me so idk how it wore off so much lol

  • @jocoserious17
    @jocoserious17 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much! I've had this little backpack from 2007 that's had a broken zipper for as long as I can remember, and now it zips up properly!

  • @slapcrapchris26
    @slapcrapchris26 8 років тому +4

    When he opens the zipper I would recommend a flat head screw driver to open it. It won't cause less marks on the paint and zipper

    • @slapcrapchris26
      @slapcrapchris26 8 років тому +2

      It will cause less marks*

    • @kalelmcgrif1
      @kalelmcgrif1 8 років тому +1

      Yeah I just used one and it works so much better for me. Plus it's an easy wedge to pry the mouth open better

    • @UCANZippersUSA
      @UCANZippersUSA  8 років тому

      Thanks for the tips. In other comments, someone else used a butter knife as well. So what ever it takes. : )

  • @jodyann77
    @jodyann77 10 місяців тому +4

    Any1 still watching in 2024?!

    • @VanHornFoy
      @VanHornFoy 9 місяців тому

      I think I'm gonna just do a little seam ripping and pull the slider right off so I can use the fork trick, it's worked for me before

    • @IceyyDeadlyVR
      @IceyyDeadlyVR 9 місяців тому

      Me

  • @karins.127
    @karins.127 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much! This worked perfectly on a sawdust collection bag and I didn't need to sew on a new zipper! Awesome video!

  • @Musumura
    @Musumura 5 років тому +13

    I DOUBT this needs 9 minutes to explain. I just wanna fix my damn zipper

    • @brettsilva7317
      @brettsilva7317 5 років тому +1

      But dude! You gotta know about the clam shape. How could you possibly comprehend what he says if you don’t know about the clam shape? 1:28

  • @jeremyharnage386
    @jeremyharnage386 9 років тому +30

    Around 6:12 you go off screen and it's the worst time. Please upload a fixed video where you AREN'T going off screen. Y'know, for the people actually trying to figure out how to do this.

    • @UCANZippersUSA
      @UCANZippersUSA  9 років тому +7

      Jeremy Harnage working on a quick vid to keep my hands in the frame. Should have it up by end of next week. Thanks for the comment.

    • @erg0centric
      @erg0centric 7 років тому

      UCAN Zippers USA put some tape down on the table to show you where the camera is framed.

    • @MountainStateNomad
      @MountainStateNomad 7 років тому +2

      Jeremy Harnage I definitely get your point, but there's not much to it.. spread open the slider on the side u need to fix, put track back in, pull both sides tight to remove slack, put slider at base of zipper tracks, pinch back together to secure track in pull, zip.

  • @jacquidenski6559
    @jacquidenski6559 2 роки тому

    I did it!!!! thank you so much! This skirt has been in my repair pile for years and I can finally wear it again!!!!

  • @Dashinvader
    @Dashinvader 7 років тому +12

    Thank you so much!!!

  • @travismeewes7801
    @travismeewes7801 8 років тому +325

    there is no reason for this video to be 10 fucking minutes long

    • @j.h.939
      @j.h.939 7 років тому +6

      Travis Meewes no doubt.... & the actual reattaching isn't in camera shot lol....super annoying

    • @taymoney4355
      @taymoney4355 7 років тому

      MUCKFOOT x right 😂😂😂😂

    • @mynibba8328
      @mynibba8328 7 років тому +1

      It's actually 9.52 minutes long

    • @mikado1984
      @mikado1984 7 років тому

      Travis Meewes 😁😁😁 tru

    • @bcavazos8827
      @bcavazos8827 7 років тому

      This is a nightmare