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adriaticum
10-15-2014, 08:38 AM
Is there any way to make zippers quiet?
Zippers on my blind are very loud and I have to keep the zipper open to take a shot.
Preferably I would like to close all zippers and just keep the mesh part open and then open the zipper to shoot when I have to.
Any ideas?
Ironbutt
10-15-2014, 08:43 AM
Plasti dip coating. Figure a way to hang the zipper and dip it in then let dry.
Stone Sheep Steve
10-15-2014, 08:44 AM
Leave them open. One window for every direction you're going to potentially shoot.
If you're cold, use a heater and blanket.
Some blinds offer 'shoot through mesh' even for archery but, personally, I've never done it.
SSS
This video is about velcro, but it can be applied to zippers as well. :mrgreen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVnCYH-oiP0
Drillbit
10-15-2014, 09:32 AM
Leave them open. One window for every direction you're going to potentially shoot.
If you're cold, use a heater and blanket.
Some blinds offer 'shoot through mesh' even for archery but, personally, I've never done it.
SSS
I shoot through window screens on a regular basis:) No bullet deflection at all.
andrewscag
10-15-2014, 10:48 AM
That Velcro bit is genius. Definitely using that
d6dan
10-15-2014, 12:36 PM
Paraffin Wax works good on zippers.
adriaticum
10-15-2014, 03:34 PM
This video is about velcro, but it can be applied to zippers as well. :mrgreen:
Lol, you can use that in a tactical situation when the enemy is already dead.
B.C.Boy(100%)
10-15-2014, 03:56 PM
To preserve and protect zippers on surfboard bags we use liquid dish soap, it dries on the zipper and helps keep them alive from the salt water, and as a by-product of this, I noticed it also quiets them down a little bit.
A soft wax (surfboard wax) I think will do a little better, it's still not dead silent, but is quieter than nothing applied
dragonslayer
10-15-2014, 03:57 PM
Why not try a little graphite to the zipper, might work, not sure, or try a little oil that one uses for fishing reels, also not sure just throwing it out there.
john.b
10-15-2014, 03:58 PM
Try zipper wax.... seriously it is a thing, i use it on my drysuit for scuba. Bees wax would probably work too
250 sav
10-15-2014, 04:25 PM
Paraffin Wax works good on zippers.
agreed just rub with wax it helps
rickyboy
10-15-2014, 06:17 PM
I just run a bar of [unscented] soap up and down the zipper...... both open and closed. The zipper will be much quieter.
BlacktailStalker
10-15-2014, 06:47 PM
Spray them with "jig a lube" or some silicon based lubricant that will last a while
boxhitch
10-15-2014, 07:59 PM
Add some tie strings , and use a Silent Knot
BernDawg
10-15-2014, 09:13 PM
Another vote for wax. We used to rub candles on our zippers in the army.
gamehunter6o
10-17-2014, 07:21 PM
Use magnet fly screen strips. Real quiet and quick.:cool:
f350ps
10-17-2014, 07:47 PM
Use magnet fly screen strips. Real quiet and quick.:cool:
Or Velcro, love that shit! :) K
browningboy
10-17-2014, 09:32 PM
Now I can sneak upon the sheep, thanks!
ratherbefishin
10-18-2014, 05:33 AM
I keep zippers lubricated by rubbing a carpenters pencil up and down them,works great
Spray on lubricant is what I have found works best. But I'm only talking clothing, not a tent. Buy a tree stand....
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