Removing fuzz from drysuit zipper

[brewmasher]

I was instructed to burn it off with a lighter, but last time,I noticed that the teeth would get hot. I am afraid that it might loosen them (the teeth).

Any other way of removing this stuff?

 

[ageddiver]

The lighter is the proper way. You should just have to wave it back and forth a few times across the fuzz for the fuzz to melt. The zipper shouldn't get hot or even very warm for that matter.

You could always trim it back with a pair of scissors, but it won't seal the way it will if you use a flame and it usually comes right back.

 

[Rick Inman]

Agree. The flame doesn't need to be there long enough for the zipper to heat up.

 

[spectrum]

What an amazing resource. Just this week I was putting my drysuit away and after 36 dives I noticed a few fuzzy strands inside the zipper. Lo and behold I peek in here and the question is being answered by veteran drysuit divers.

Thanks,
Pete