How to Fix and Replace Any Broken Jacket Zipper!

If your favorite jacket won’t zip and you’ve already tried tightening the slider, don’t despair! This tips and tricks video will teach you how to replace the worn-down slider. You’ll learn how to determine the size and type of slider you need, how to remove the old slider, and how to install a new one. This process works on coil, metal, and molded tooth-separating zippers. Replacing a jacket zipper slider is quick and inexpensive. Watch the video now to revive your favorite jacket today!

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[teganjorgenson]

Had a favorite jacket for 8 years and the track started coming undone. Thank you for the tip about pressing down at the back of the teeth! I get to keep it

[dtbjjrb]

This video is very considerately detailed and was super helpful! Thank you guys!

[SuperLittleTyke]

My problem is the bottom metal ferrule on the left hand zip has pulled away from the jacket, making it practically impossible to feed the zipper side in on the right hand side. But I cannot see a way of reattaching the ferrule or replacing it.

[parkarlsson]

Great! I would love a follow up video on how to change the actual zipper from a jacket. Sometimes, often, the zipper itself is broken with missing teeth’s etc
Have a great day!

[urbanlegendsandtrivia]

How do we know the exact spot to squeeze the slider with the pliers though?
Thank you for the information.

[Lexy-rlev]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I was able to fix my boyfriend’s favorite jacket that his ex broke the zipper on! It only took me five minutes to fix it 😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️

[SueHill-cjbz]

This video was exactly what I was looking for I have the exact same zipper! I do have a question though, mine has the plastic stopper at top, do I pull/pry it off? Will it go back on, or will I have to use a metal stopper on that side? Thank you.

[renzmenderotv]

thank you for the hack how to fix zeppir

[melmelbry]

But the teeth dont go together?? How do you get them to zip together???

[dookiemarley]

how you you put a plastic zipper stop back on? bc or do you just install the metal on one?

[jvxwspi]

Where do you find those pliers? I was at Home Depot in every department but only found various sizes of needle nose pliers. Hobby Lobby didn't carry those either. Thank you for your reponse

[Snailmailtrucker]

I'm a 77 year old guy... I just bought a great Winter coat at Goodwill... I liked everything about it until I got it home and tried it Zip it up. The Zipper works fine but it is on the Wrong side for me.
How do I go about getting it Reversed ? Do I remove both Stops and get another Slider and Starter piece...or Replace the whole zipper assembly ? Liked/Subscribed ! THANKS !

[cousinevey]

The thought of just trying to find the needed part is more than i can fathom. Ill buy a new jacket first., But thanks anyway.

[jameshyde]

Are all zippers the same size? Or do I need to measure to get a specific size?

[garyhoney]

Start by not buying cheap plastic zippers.