Salt corroded zipper on bag

   I have had the same problem on various bags and I have soaked it in MucOff, rinsed and used WD to loosen it.
Even clips on my sea kayak seats were brought back to life thanks to MucOff! 

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Black no sugar Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 04 Dec 04 Location: Somewhere between Brighton and Lancing Online Status: Offline Posts: 3941	Post Options Post Reply Quote Black no sugar Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Salt corroded zipper on bag Posted: 14 Mar 17 at 2:36pm
	I have had the same problem on various bags and I have soaked it in MucOff, rinsed and used WD to loosen it. Even clips on my sea kayak seats were brought back to life thanks to MucOff!
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dkr1 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 15 Jun 10 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 23	Post Options Post Reply Quote dkr1 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Mar 17 at 11:31am
	Thanks - am about to attack the zips this evening. Its a black bag so coke looks like a possible option.

piglet Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 04 Jan 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 514	Post Options Post Reply Quote piglet Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 Mar 17 at 8:53am
	Lemon juice or Cillit bang for aluminium oxide, According to internet wisdom.

423zero Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jan 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Post Options Post Reply Quote 423zero Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 Mar 17 at 10:47pm
	almost got the ingredients for a teens picnic, just need chips and crisps, oh and don't forget cider

Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 Mar 17 at 10:14pm
	Logic from the above posts suggests that throwing up on your zip should be more effective give than coke. I'll leave that for you to try. I was going to suggest vinegar.
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JimC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 17 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6660	Post Options Post Reply Quote JimC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 Mar 17 at 9:59pm
	Coca Cola includes phosphoric acid, which is also used as a rust remover. Any other rust remover should do as well. Of course that presupposes its a steel zip, not aluminium or plastic. Your stomach contains hydrochloric acid which is rather more potent than phosphoric, so the effect of the phosphoric acid on your stomach and intestine linings is probably not one of the greater health risks from the stuff.

piglet Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 04 Jan 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 514	Post Options Post Reply Quote piglet Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 Mar 17 at 9:33pm
	Coke (Registered trade mark) very good at this. Shudder to think what it does to upper intestinal tract.

Brass Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 24 Mar 08 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 1151	Post Options Post Reply Quote Brass Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Mar 17 at 9:12am
	Soak the zip slider and nearby teeth in boiling water, spray with lube, repeat hot water rinse, then try to move it with pliers.

dkr1 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 15 Jun 10 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 23	Post Options Post Reply Quote dkr1 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Mar 17 at 8:21am
	New season and I find that the zipper on my sailng bag has corroded shut. Anyone got any suggestions as to how best to free it.