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Wondering 12-07-2023 08:50 AM
Try You Tube video search.

Two Bills 12-07-2023 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2280432)
Vaseline
Probably the worse gunk for collecting dirt, and making a mess.

JMintzer 12-07-2023 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by MsPCGenius (Post 2280362)
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 12-08-2023 04:17 AM
Bar soap is the best
 
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 12-08-2023 06:31 AM
Bestop Zipper Lube works great
 
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

Skelly 12-08-2023 07:08 AM
My husband uses lip Baum, Chapsrick.

GizmoWhiskers 12-08-2023 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe (Post 2280307)
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 12-08-2023 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Bay Kid (Post 2280255)
What is a good oil to put on the golf cart enclosure zippers and snaps?
Vaseline, pam spray, WD40 whatever is handy

dreamweaver2634 12-08-2023 07:37 AM
zippers
 
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Originally Posted by Bay Kid (Post 2280255)
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 12-08-2023 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by mschwartzeee (Post 2280662)
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
Good stuff


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