I have 3 snaps pulled out of fiberglass leaving slightly larger holes which look to be hollow behind. What to do w/out relocating studs? Also have a zipper w/out a pulley.It's the one for door. Can it be replaced w/out changing whole zipper?
snap repair
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I have repaired the snaps pulled out two ways. Larger hole I used epoxy rolls. Its a roll that you cut off a quarter inch or so mix and stuff into the hole. Let dry 24 hours and pre-drill with a bit slightly smaller that the new snap and screw combo. If the hole is close to the same size as the screw size, I have used gorilla glue. Both held up for years.
If I understand your zipper issue, I think you may need to have a new zipper sewn in.
If I understand your zipper issue, I think you may need to have a new zipper sewn in.
If you have access to the area behind the snap, get a snap that you can put a machine screw through and through bolt it with a washer and nut on the inside. Put some sealant in the hole to seal it. If no access, then I would do as missnmountains said. As far as the zipper, usually the pull part can be installed without replacing the whole zipper. Is this a zipper on a piece of canvas?
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If you just need a new pull you replace it if you can find one not on a complete new zipper. You have to get it on past the stop though, somtimes a sewn in canvas stop or a metal stop to prevent the pull sliging off the end of the zipper.
If the teeth are still good just bring the canvas piece that would have the pull to a local canvas shop its an quick fix as long as they have the propper pull.
If the teeth are still good just bring the canvas piece that would have the pull to a local canvas shop its an quick fix as long as they have the propper pull.
The standard screw stud has a 3/8" screw. The stud manufacturers produce a screw stud with a 5/8" screw. This is used specifically when the stud hole is enlarged. If these do not solve the problem, you have to fill and re-drill a new hole. The size of the snap, on the stud, remains the same. Therefore, you do not need to replace the canvas snap.
You can replace the zipper pull with a new one rather easily. However, you need to know the size. Google Sailrite and Rochford supply. You can purchase all your supplies from them.
Bob
You can replace the zipper pull with a new one rather easily. However, you need to know the size. Google Sailrite and Rochford supply. You can purchase all your supplies from them.
Bob
elgatto65, if larger screw doesn't work for you, try enlarging hole to insert a well nut. This will require a machine thread. It's a quick fix but I have some that are 7-8 years still in place.
Re: tab for zipper; if it's just the device you use to pull zipper, it can be replaced with any number of items. How about a cable tie or leather strip like those used for shoe laces??
Re: tab for zipper; if it's just the device you use to pull zipper, it can be replaced with any number of items. How about a cable tie or leather strip like those used for shoe laces??
go to rochfordsupply.com
click on fasteners in the left column.
click on screw studs.
When the screw stud page appears, click on stainless steel screw studs.
Look at item 1859 (5/8" #10). Read description.
In you last post you also referred to a piece that makes the zipper mesh. That is a zipper pull. Both Rochford Supply and Sailrite have these. You'll need to know the size, because there are several. You can also call them and explain what you need. They'll give you a recommendation.
Bob
click on fasteners in the left column.
click on screw studs.
When the screw stud page appears, click on stainless steel screw studs.
Look at item 1859 (5/8" #10). Read description.
In you last post you also referred to a piece that makes the zipper mesh. That is a zipper pull. Both Rochford Supply and Sailrite have these. You'll need to know the size, because there are several. You can also call them and explain what you need. They'll give you a recommendation.
Bob
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If you've got access from behind I'd definitely consider using a machine screw, a washer and a nylock nut.
West Marine (and I'm sure others) sell syringes designed for use with epoxy. The plastic doesn't let the epoxy stick to it. So you can pop out what little residue is left behind after it dries. I've got a couple of snaps that will need this on my Spring To-Do list. Just fill in the hole, let it dry, drill the appropriate pilot hole and re-use the same screw. A larger one will eventually also just pull out and then you've got an even LARGER hole to deal with.
Do yourself a favor and check all the snaps. No doubt more than one will need fixing. Might as well tackle them all at once.
West Marine (and I'm sure others) sell syringes designed for use with epoxy. The plastic doesn't let the epoxy stick to it. So you can pop out what little residue is left behind after it dries. I've got a couple of snaps that will need this on my Spring To-Do list. Just fill in the hole, let it dry, drill the appropriate pilot hole and re-use the same screw. A larger one will eventually also just pull out and then you've got an even LARGER hole to deal with.
Do yourself a favor and check all the snaps. No doubt more than one will need fixing. Might as well tackle them all at once.