Replacement of a runner with a zipper: Instructions. How to insert a dog, a runner in a zipper on a jacket, jeans, boots, bag? How to choose the right runner for different types of lightning? How to squeeze or change a dog with a zipper?

Repair and replacement of a beam with a zipper at home.

It will not be difficult to extend the period of the product, when failing of a sewn zipper, if you use the repair methods proposed in this article. Consider the problems that arise in the process of depreciation of the lock and methods of their elimination.

How to choose the right runner for different types of lightning: types of lightning and marking of runners

There are several types of lightning with different properties of runners:

1. Metal
2. Spiral (twisted)
3. Tractor
4. Secret

Another distinctive feature of lightning is its width, depending on which certain types of runners are selected. The width of the links in millimeters is marked on the runner with a number.

For example,

Depending on the shape of the sole, the belonging of the runner is determined to a particular lock.
Having examined several examples for the photos below, you can easily find the difference between runners with each other.

How to put a dog on a metal detachable zipper in a jacket?

Stages of work:

1. We remove the limiter from one of the sides, gently biting it with a sidebime
2. When capturing the fabric with a limiter, so as not to damage the canvas, we push it with a screwdriver or manicure scissors
3. Next, we make a small incision on the braid from the lock, to facilitate the removal of the runner
4. Lubricate lightning teeth with oil or dry soap, for better sliding
5. Remove the broken runner
6. Pull the new dog on the cloves slightly under the slope, preliminarily slightly unclench
7. Then press the carriage
8. Check the work of the slider, fully fastening the lightning
9. Then we sew the cut on the braid with a loop seam
10. Put in place the latch
11. With the help of pliers, squeeze it

How to put a dog on a tractor detachable zipper in a jacket?

• This is the most common type of lightning
• The principle of repair is no different from the previous
• Use several additional tips:

1. Please note that some runners have a fixing element. So that it does not interfere with the advancement, raise the viscous
2. Do smooth manipulations, do not pull the runner abruptly so as not to damage lightning links
3. Make the carriage initially minimal. If you overdo it too much, it may lose its original appearance and the castle will not fasten

How to put a dog on a twisted zipper?

• Such lightning involves repairs similar to previously considered.
• An important advantage is that it does not have one -sided direction. Therefore, you can not suffer with the mounting of the limiter, but fix the second runner. This makes it possible to move the runners in two directions.

How to put on, put a dog on a zipper on jeans?

It is more problematic to carry out repairs on the pants, as the dog is inserted from two ends. It is better to replace the lock completely, giving it to a specialist. In exceptional cases (in the presence of certain skills), you can try to do this yourself.

• Usually in jeans they sew metal zipper type 4
• Buy separately such runners is problematic
• Will have to buy a similar zipper and remove the dog
• We start working with an uncleaning runner from the new castle. With iron lighting, it is removed easier than with a tractor.
• Then remove it

The following stages can be produced in two ways:

Method 1

1. Cut the fabric between the teeth in the lower part of the lock so that it is possible to insert the runner
2. We insert the slider first on one side, then to the other
3. We hold with one hand, clamp the other with pliers
4. Full the castle
5. Sew the incision

Method 2

1. We open the seam line connecting the zipper with jeans at the bottom of the Gulfy
2. We release a spanned castle from the rivets with a screwdriver or scissors
3. Break off the broken carriage and remove
4. We insert a new dog
5. Clound with pliers
6. Close the lock
7. We turn the pants inside out, fix the limiter at the end of the tape where the cloves end
8. We sew the key ends of the tape to the previous place with a sewing machine

Video: repair of lightning in jeans, replacing dogs

How to put on, put a dog on a zipper on boots?

It is problematic to produce such a manipulation without experience, but using a narrow tool is possible.

Pre -lubricate the lock: a drop of vegetable oil, a piece of solid soap or a candle cinder. This will soften the carriage.

Option 1

1. We plow the zipper from below
2. We pull the edges of the tape out
3. Cut the fabric after the last cloves
4. We move the runner carefully and remove
5. Put a new dog, having previously clenched
6. We fix the pliers
7. Sew the section on the tape
8. We insert the zipper into place, fix it with an even seam

Option 2

1. We open the tape from above or remove the limiters with a screwdriver
2. We do manipulations, like the first option

3 option

1. We unclench the runner, without breaking anything, anywhere in the castle
2. Remove
3. Put a new one, clamp

Video: replacement of a runner with a zipper

How to put on, put a dog on a zipper on a bag?

1. Speak the seam
2. Keep the tape in the center and pull its edges from one side
3. Use a screwdriver, straighten and pull the limiters
4. Spend the ends of the canvas inside the dog
5. Pull it along the castle
6. Put the clamps in the same area where they removed, click carefully with plots

How to squeeze a dog with a zipper?

1. The carriage must be squeezed directly on the zipper
2. Connect the lock links well
3. Plos -hugs click the carriage directly in the center
4. Check the movement of the runner. If it passes hard, lift it with a screwdriver

As you can see, at home you can repair locks. But remember, without experience, you can ruin the thing completely. It is better to conduct experiments on old things, so that in case of an unsuccessful attempt it was not a pity to part with them.

Video: repair of lightning. How to repair a zipper without evaporation and replacement?