Cotton and felt Zippo

Your favorite Zippo lighter no longer works? Don't panic, here is an advice article that will help you shed full light on this iconic lighter.Your Zippo lighter is guaranteed for life, except for the finishes, which means that if your Zippo has a broken hinge, if your lighter no longer lights and requires repair, you just need to follow the instructions below to give your Zippo a new lease on life. Everything you need to know about Zippo anatomy Should I send my Zippo lighter to customer service? Before sending your Zippo lighter in for repair and having to wait several weeks to use it again, check the following points.If it no longer lights: Check the fuel level in the insert. You can laugh, but it regularly happens that many people forget to fill their Zippo with fuel and send their lighter back for service! Filling my Zippo with fuel. Check that the flint is operational. The flint of your Zippo is pushed by a spring, but if it is too small and your lighter is old, the spring will not push it enough to create a spark. Therefore, it is necessary to replace it with a more suitable flint. Changing the flint of my Zippo. Check that the wick is in good working order. ... Learn more

Professional advice for changing the cotton in your Zippo Replacing the cotton in your Zippo is a simple operation that can be performed in a few steps. It is strongly recommended to use official Zippo cotton as well as its original accessories to ensure the proper functioning of your lighter. Steps to change the cotton in your Zippo: Preparation: Open the lid and remove the Zippo insert, as if you were going to fill it with fuel.Access to the cotton: Unscrew the flint screw (brass screw) and remove it. Be careful to keep this screw as a spring is attached to it. Removing the felt: Remove the rectangular rigid felt pad to access the cotton. Replacing the cotton: Remove the old cotton and replace it with new Zippo cotton. Reassembly: Reassemble the Zippo, making sure to correctly reposition the flint. For optimal maintenance of your Zippo, it is essential to regularly replace not only the cotton but also the flint and the wick. Discover our range of official Zippo accessories: Zippo Flints : Ensure a reliable spark with every use. Zippo Fuel : Provides clean and consistent combustion. Zippo Wicks : Ensure a stable and long-lasting flame. These original Zippo ... Learn more