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This guide outlines common plastic tooth (Vislon®) zipper issues and whether they can be repaired with a zipper slider replacement or require a full zipper line replacement.
Correct issue diagnosis is the second step in the Patagonia zipper repair process. Patagonia replacement parts can be obtained by calling or messaging Patagonia Customer Service.
The 3 Stages of Patagonia Zipper Repair
- Identify the zipper type
- Diagnose the issue
- Coil Zipper Issue Diagnosis
- Plastic Tooth Zipper Issue Diagnosis
- Repair the zipper
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Slider
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Pull
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Top Stops
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Box and Pin
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Teeth
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Zipper Tape
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A loose slider won't keep the teeth together effectively and they will split open after the slider has been pulled up (reference image #1).
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A compacted slider will be too tight and it will be difficult to pull up the slider (reference image #2).
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If either of these are the case, or if the slider is missing entirely, it's likely that a Plastic Tooth Zipper Slider Replacement will fix the issue.
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Check out Advanced No-Sew Zipper Repair Techniques for a temporary quick fix.
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Check out Advanced No-Sew Zipper Repair Techniques for a temporary quick fix.
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Check out Advanced No-Sew Zipper Repair Techniques for a temporary quick fix.
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The link in Step 5 for the slider replacement guide is incorrect. It points to a Powerbook HD replacement guide. TG.
tgarrity - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0 crwdns2950251:0crwdne2950251:0
What if there's no reason other than one side of the slider came off?
Donna Brock - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0 crwdns2950251:0crwdne2950251:0
You can replace just the slider / retrack the one you have!
If the slider is missing, you will need to identify which type of zipper it is (size, is it molded plastic / coil / metal, and what "generation" because some are not compatible with each other). Once you have the right slider, then:
- for a jacket zipper, you take the top stop off the side of the zipper that has the box at the bottom (which is the side the slider lives on). You then put the slider on that side, test it by zipping the jacket up, and then add a new top stop where you took the old one off. You can find these easily online or at a sewing store.
- for a zipper that's sewn in or has a stop over both sides on the bottom, you will open up the bottom of the zipper and guide it onto both sides. You can find tips and tutorials to put a slider onto a zipper on youtube, etc... You'll then need to sew the bottom back together or use a bottom stop to close it. These can be found at a variety of places online and at most sewing stores.
Hope it helps!
What about if the zipper zips up but the teeth do not keep closed. I.e. zip up the jacket, part of the teeth stay interlocked but from one point on the teeth become undone and do not lock.
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That's an issue with the zipper slider itself and I have experience fixing it. It's difficult to maneuver the tool because of fabric in the way and it's in a generally awkward spot but possible. Take needle pliers and squeeze down *a little bit* on the back of the zipper slider itself. Doesn't need too much of an adjustment, so squeeze a little and check, and squeeze a little and check. It's the small end of the zipper slider.
