measure with calipers in mm
If it looks like it may not work
If the slider doesn't fix the problem do you want us to refund your money or go ahead and replace the zip for $95? Ok great, just pay for the slider now, and if we need to do the zip we can sort that out later.
If you can easily get at the bottom of the zip then do it that way. Otherwise ...
Straighten out tail of zip ends and remove top stops
Insure the zip stays done up completely as you remove the slider, especially at the top.
If there is no slider on the zip and it has come apart you will need to prise a slider open a bit and slip it on backwards and then once you have it at the bottom, squash it back to normal and do the zip back up, slide the slider right off the top and then put a fresh one back on, throw the bent one away.
Holding pull tag out, and gently pulling apart the zip. The Sliders brake mechanism is disengaged by pulling tag out & gently pulling apart the zip. Poke a needle down inside to start the zip coming apart if it is stuck together when you are backing the new slider on.
Check the slider stops at the top stops. If necessary, stitch across the teeth at top.
1. Length
2. Type of teeth
Coil/Metal/Vislon
3. Size
coil 3/5/9 – Vislon 5/10 - Metal 3/5
4. Colour
tape/teeth/slider
5. Slider type
locking or non locking?
6. Open ended (jacket) or closed ended (boot)
Normally Metal zip sliders only go on from one end only. There are some that go both ways but they arent much good. Take a good look at the teeth and compare to a new metal zip in our zip stock.