Zip back window

[doug2008]

Hi just put hood up and zip slider/fastener broke! Can a new one be purchased or is it specialist job ?any DIY ideas please Thanks Guys regards Doug

[richardthestag]

was it the actual zip bit that broke? or the puller?

Puller? easy you can get replacements that hook in, or just use the metal ring of a key ring

If the slider then it is probably because a tooth is missing, should be able to feed it back in at the same place but the zip will still be tired. You could sew the zip together where the missing tooth is to stop the zip getting to that point again.

If the slider has deformed then fit it back and squeeze gently with pliers.

New zips and windows can be fitted but patience is required.

[doug2008]

Hi it's the slider that's broken! Was thinking just replacing with another if possible .?

[richardthestag]

getting it onto the zip can be a struggle. you need to undo the end of the zip. feed the slider on and then sew it back up again.

My dry cleaner has repaired zips on coats etc in the past.

The zip on the hood is not that chunky but very long, just a thought

[EFI Stag]

hi I think you can buy a replacement slider from the bay at about £12 hope it helps martin

[jakesmig]

Try these people:

http://www.fixnzip.com/

[doug2008]

Hi thanks guys found slider off an old fleece , seems to be ok , even got a puller on it ! Great response Thanks

[Stagsongas]

I went to visit Aldridge Trimming for advice on my hood recently.

I got loads of good help and advice, but in the zip dep.t they shared a simple idea which can increase the life of any Stag rear window zip;

Always zip up the window up before slamming the bottom rear section shut. It takes a lot of the strain off all parts of the zip.
Assuming, of course, that it was unzipped it before stowing it....

Regards

Steve

[Bob Heritage]

[QUOTE=Stagsongas;278620]I went to visit Aldridge Trimming for advice on my hood recently.

I got loads of good help and advice, but in the zip dep.t they shared a simple idea which can increase the life of any Stag rear window zip;

Always zip up the window up before slamming the bottom rear section shut. It takes a lot of the strain off all parts of the zip.
Assuming, of course, that it was unzipped it before stowing it....



It's always been the golden rule to unzip the rear window before storage to prevent creases in the window

Bob

[doug2008]

Zip back window

Hi recap for info Slider I used was 5mm James Pringle , motive on puller , works a treat, just got to get U N Who to sew up end bit , hope this helps someone else ! Regards Doug

[Stagsongas]

[QUOTE=Bob Heritage;278661]

I went to visit Aldridge Trimming for advice on my hood recently.

I got loads of good help and advice, but in the zip dep.t they shared a simple idea which can increase the life of any Stag rear window zip;

Always zip up the window up before slamming the bottom rear section shut. It takes a lot of the strain off all parts of the zip.
Assuming, of course, that it was unzipped it before stowing it....



It's always been the golden rule to unzip the rear window before storage to prevent creases in the window

Bob

I think you missed their point Bob.

Not all, and especially new owners have heard about 'golden rule'. If they are in the habit of leaving the window zipped up when stowing it, there is no need to zip it back up when re-erecting the hood as it has already been left zipped up.
As we know, that brings other problems.

The point was that if doing things as they should be done (golden rule being followed) then it's better to zip the window up before slamming the rear section shut, as this puts far less strain on all parts of the zip when closing the window up, when the hood is not under much tension. The advice therefore only applies to people following the golden rule up to that point.

As a footnote, and to reinforce the golden rule, my rear window had not been unzipped when stowed by the PO.
I bought the car on a rainy day with the hardtop fitted and a ferry to catch. It's taken almost a year to get the window creases out.

Regards

Steve

[Bob Heritage]

Ah, you mean zip the window with the soft top erected before locking the back down, agree

[Arbman Al]

I leave the window zipped up and put a rolled up towel in the window to stop it creasing. When the hood is up the towel then comes into the car and is used to mop up all the leaks from the hood when it rains!

cheers.....Al.

[Stagsongas]

Ah, you mean zip the window with the soft top erected before locking the back down, agree

Yes Bob, Precisely. Sorry I didn't explain well enough first time but that' me when I'm in a rush

Regards

Steve

[Stagsongas]

I leave the window zipped up and put a rolled up towel in the window to stop it creasing. When the hood is up the towel then comes into the car and is used to mop up all the leaks from the hood when it rains!

cheers.....Al.

A realistic bit of reasoning there Al!

Did you get your car fixed yet??

Regards

Steve