Zipper repair

[Adam G]

I have a Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo with a broken YKK #3 zipper on the rain fly. The zipper will separate above the zipper pull. I replaced the zipper pull but this did not fix the problem. I also cleaned and lubricated the zipper with  M Essentials Zip Care Liquid Zipper Cleaner and Lubricant, but this did not fix the problem either. As far as I can tell, the teeth on the zipper are in decent condition. Has anyone encountered this, and if so, how did you resolve it?

[Jerry Adams]

I’ve encountered that with #3 zipper on tent

I replaced it with a #5.  I think #3 is a little light for a tent.

I’ve encountered that on clothing that was getting worn otherwise and threw it away.  There’ll be a period where it fails some but I can get it to work again if I’m careful

[David Thomas]

Sometimes, when I’ve need a YKK zipper, I’ve found it cheaper on a jacket, raincoat (or less commonly, on a tent or sleeping bag) at a thrift store than buying one new.  Obviously, check it very careful for condition and function, but sometimes I’ve found what I needed same-day instead of waiting for something to be delivered.

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