How to replace the wick of my Zippo?

How to replace the wick of my Zippo? Here is an advice article that will allow you to easily change the wick of your Zippo lighter. To change the wick of your Zippo lighter, we strongly recommend using a wick from the Zippo brand.

Easily replace your Zippo's wick

• First, open the lid and take out the body of your Zippo, as if you were going to fill it with Zippo fuel.
• Unscrew the flint screw (brass screw) and remove it.
• Attention, hold the screw firmly when unscrewing it because it holds a spring.
• Remove the rectangular hard felt pad.
• Then remove all the cotton from the Zippo that is in the block.
• Thread the new Zippo wick through the top of your lighter and with a small pair of pliers, pull it inside. Tip: let no more than 5mm protrude.
• Then replace the cotton layer by layer, zig-zagging the wick between the different layers.
• Finish by replacing the rigid cotton layer, don't forget the Zippo flint, screw back in and fill your lighter.