Zipper care

[Bay Kid]

What is a good oil to put on the golf cart enclosure zippers and snaps?

[Two Bills]

Candle wax for zips.

[villagetinker]

I have seen a specific product, and my wife gave me some, when I get home I will post the info

[Keefelane66]

Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/Shurhold-Lubricant-Lubricates-Boating-Accessories/dp/B0002UEN0Q/ref=sxin_25_sbv_search_btf?content-id=amzn1.sym.51c0b683-bcb1-417b-b9c0-37551a2e512e%3Aamzn1.sym.51c0b683-bcb1-417b-b9c0-37551a2e512e&crid=1VD329QO41Q6R&cv_ct_cx=zipper+and+snap+lubricant&keywords=zipper+and+snap+lubricant&pd_rd_i=B0002UEN0Q&pd_rd_r=d11fa15f-092e-4baa-a9bf-a114c8dfdcd7&pd_rd_w=pMPNc&pd_rd_wg=6gbeE&pf_rd_p=51c0b683-bcb1-417b-b9c0-37551a2e512e&pf_rd_r=BV0E46WTP7JD0Q2PH3CQ&qid=1701883728&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=zipper+and+snap+lubricant%2Caps%2C100&sr=1-1-3bb2315b-f120-40bb-95a3-315d464ca631)

[PJ_Smiley]

The Villages Golf Cars sells a stick (looks like wax) for zippers.

[ElDiabloJoe]

While not for golf cart zippers per se, I use lip balm to the lube the zippers and snaps on our boat's biminis and mooring covers. Can also use it on soft-sided coolers if you have the tightly zipping ones like Arctic, Yeti, Orca, etc. Been doing it for years, works great!

Go to Dollar General, buy the cheapest lip balm (unflavored preferably) you can find. If not, then original Chapstick in the black tube is fine. Pretend the zipper teeth are like lips and just drag the lip balm along them. Then run the zippers along the teeth back and forth a couple times to work it in. If using the balm on snaps, just push the tube balm into the snap and then the snap enclosure and twist.

Piece of cake, and cheap.

[MsPCGenius]

What exactly is the benefit of balming the zippers and snaps? Does it provide some sort of weather protection? This inquiring mind wants to know....

[photo1902]

What exactly is the benefit of balming the zippers and snaps? Does it provide some sort of weather protection? This inquiring mind wants to know....

None. I’ve not applied anything since 2013, and I’ve yet to have any issues.

[tophcfa]

Candle wax for zips.

That works great and is an excellent option for long term care. Silicone spray isn’t as good, but is in many people’s home inventory and also works in a pinch.

[Tomichi2]

What is a good oil to put on the golf cart enclosure zippers and snaps?

Parafin or bar of soap

[PinellasLeos]

Starbrite zipper lubricant

[mntlblok]

Parafin or bar of soap

Cool! Had forgotten about having success using bar soap on "sticking" wetsuit zippers.

[jimjamuser]

What is a good oil to put on the golf cart enclosure zippers and snaps?
Vaseline

[paulajr]

We were told Chapstick.

What is a good oil to put on the golf cart enclosure zippers and snaps?

[sowilts]

What is a good oil to put on the golf cart enclosure zippers and snaps?
Snap and Zipper Lubricant Zip Wax for Boat Care Marine Snap Lube Stick Tube for Boat, Canvas, Wetsuit Drysuit, Bimini Snap, Amazon

[Wondering]

Try You Tube video search.

[Two Bills]

Vaseline

Probably the worse gunk for collecting dirt, and making a mess.

[JMintzer]

What exactly is the benefit of balming the zippers and snaps? Does it provide some sort of weather protection? This inquiring mind wants to know....

It keeps the zippers gliding properly and helps prevent snags, breaks, tears etc...

It makes the snaps easier to close...

[jmlarsonx2]

Just drag a bar of soap once down each half of the zipper. The advantage of using bar soap is it will wash away with any dirt that might collect. Using an oil or lip balm can build up the dirt over time, and is problematic to remove. The disadvantage of using bar soap, is it will wash off if you drive in the rain and will require reapplication before you roll up you sides.

[mschwartzeee]

We have found this to be the best - it is the same lube/cleaner used on Jeep and Bronco soft tops. Bestop Soft Top Zipper Cleaner & Lubricant - Universal - Bestop | Leading Supplier of Jeep Tops & Accessories (https://www.bestop.com/products/bestop-soft-top-zipper-cleaner-lubricant/?sku=1121600)

[Skelly]

My husband uses lip Baum, Chapsrick.

[GizmoWhiskers]

While not for golf cart zippers per se, I use lip balm to the lube the zippers and snaps on our boat's biminis and mooring covers. Can also use it on soft-sided coolers if you have the tightly zipping ones like Arctic, Yeti, Orca, etc. Been doing it for years, works great!

Go to Dollar General, buy the cheapest lip balm (unflavored preferably) you can find. If not, then original Chapstick in the black tube is fine. Pretend the zipper teeth are like lips and just drag the lip balm along them. Then run the zippers along the teeth back and forth a couple times to work it in. If using the balm on snaps, just push the tube balm into the snap and then the snap enclosure and twist.

Piece of cake, and cheap.
Awesome info. Thank you!

[mlmarr]

What is a good oil to put on the golf cart enclosure zippers and snaps?

Vaseline, pam spray, WD40 whatever is handy

[dreamweaver2634]

What is a good oil to put on the golf cart enclosure zippers and snaps?

I bought a small round of bees wax at Joanne fabrics. It works real good and doesn't collect any dirt.

[tophcfa]

We have found this to be the best - it is the same lube/cleaner used on Jeep and Bronco soft tops. Bestop Soft Top Zipper Cleaner & Lubricant - Universal - Bestop | Leading Supplier of Jeep Tops & Accessories (https://www.bestop.com/products/bestop-soft-top-zipper-cleaner-lubricant/?sku=1121600)

Good stuff