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crwdns2866306:0crwdne2866306:0	Patagonia Zipper
Type	technique
Title	Plastic Zipper Tooth Replacement
Introduction	Plastic tooth (Vislon®) zippers are comprised of a multitude of small parts that come together to allow the zipper to function. When one or more plastic teeth are missing from the zipper tape the zipper may not function properly causing the zipper to split or the zipper slider to come off the track. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing YKK Revived Replacement Parts, utilizing a specialized tool developed by YKK for replacing individual teeth on #5VS zippers. ***This guide is intended for professional repair technicians with access to these tools.*** Alternatively, Patagonia products can be taken to a [link|https://www.patagonia.com/store-locator/|local retail store] for repair evaluation or sent in to Patagonia through their [link|https://www.patagonia.com/start-repair/|mail-in repair service]. ***IMPORTANT!*** Before proceeding: ***1. *** [link|https://patagonia.dozuki.com/Guide/Zipper+Identification/245| Identify the type of zipper] to ensure the product is eligible for this repair ***2.*** Ensure the damage is only to the teeth of the zipper by referring to [link|https://patagonia.dozuki.com/Guide/Plastic+Tooth+Zipper+Issue+Diagnosis/246|plastic tooth zipper diagnosis ] ***WARNING!*** Small Parts. Patagonia does not recommend conducting these repairs on garments intended for children age 3 or under. Instead, we recommend return of the product for professional repair services.
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Difficulty	Very easy
Author	Sabrina K
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