Here is a short instructional on how to replace your CCP zipper pulls.
Takes about 10-15 minutes and the replacements will last quite a bit longer than the original pulls since they have not been put through the object dye/tumbling process and aren't as beat up.
Beats sending them to the cobbler as the fix is fast and easy and you don't have to be without your footwear for a week+.
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What you need:
Zipper remover pliers (zipper end nipper pliers) - $4.95
Size 5M YKK Nickel Self Locking Zipper Sliders- $0.99 each
#5 Zipper End Clips- 12 count bag $2.79
Total cost- $8.73 plus shipping
Although you may not end up needing the zipper end clips, I would order then just in case the original end clips on the boots get damaged.
The pliers are a one time purchase and the end clips are enough to do 6 boots so essentially you just need to buy the sliders after the first time.
The broken zipper. Mine separated this way but if your zipper pull breaks, the repair can be done the same way.
Your supplies
YKK zippers are numbered with their size on the back of the pull. CCP uses size 5M, self locking pulls.
First use your zipper pliers to remove the zipper end clips. Slide one edge of the pliers under the clip and squeeze down to open it up and allow the clip to come off.
You can see the fabric used to be white before the boots were dyed.
Both ends off.
Slide off your broken zipper and slide on your new one. This is a little tricky and may take a few tries to get it on correctly. Ensure it slides smoothly with both sides of the zipper teeth aligned evenly all the way up and down the zipper length.
You can see that the zip itself is open above and below the pull. Once you have it on, you have to force it down and the reverse it to zip it back up.
Then either replace the original end clips as I have done here or use your new end clips.
The new zip and the intact original bottom zip.
Enjoy!
Takes about 10-15 minutes and the replacements will last quite a bit longer than the original pulls since they have not been put through the object dye/tumbling process and aren't as beat up.
Beats sending them to the cobbler as the fix is fast and easy and you don't have to be without your footwear for a week+.
__________________________________________________ ___
What you need:
Zipper remover pliers (zipper end nipper pliers) - $4.95
Size 5M YKK Nickel Self Locking Zipper Sliders- $0.99 each
#5 Zipper End Clips- 12 count bag $2.79
Total cost- $8.73 plus shipping
Although you may not end up needing the zipper end clips, I would order then just in case the original end clips on the boots get damaged.
The pliers are a one time purchase and the end clips are enough to do 6 boots so essentially you just need to buy the sliders after the first time.
The broken zipper. Mine separated this way but if your zipper pull breaks, the repair can be done the same way.
Your supplies
YKK zippers are numbered with their size on the back of the pull. CCP uses size 5M, self locking pulls.
First use your zipper pliers to remove the zipper end clips. Slide one edge of the pliers under the clip and squeeze down to open it up and allow the clip to come off.
You can see the fabric used to be white before the boots were dyed.
Both ends off.
Slide off your broken zipper and slide on your new one. This is a little tricky and may take a few tries to get it on correctly. Ensure it slides smoothly with both sides of the zipper teeth aligned evenly all the way up and down the zipper length.
You can see that the zip itself is open above and below the pull. Once you have it on, you have to force it down and the reverse it to zip it back up.
Then either replace the original end clips as I have done here or use your new end clips.
The new zip and the intact original bottom zip.
Enjoy!
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