Got a custom engraved zippo, except it wasn’t a zippo, damned Etsy sellers use Stars, same thing just chinese, worked fine for a while, but it started to leak all over and even rust the case (i did say chinese), so i’ve now ordered a regular as basic (cheap) as possible zippo and ill replace the actual lighter. In the mean time ill use a rust cleaning agent to clean the rust out and it should work fine. Still this video has helped me now that i will get a new lighter, so i can set it right. Thanks!
I'll put the whole pack of flints under my felt. When I fill my lighter, I'll put the tip in the hole on the felt slowly squeeze the fluid in and pull out the tip in the process, but still aim the fluid in the hole and watch for the fluid start saturating the felt (like a flash saturation) and stop filling at that point. Then I will stand up my lighter on the table for 5 minutes before use. It work for me. Then again everyone has their own way of doing things.
Videos like this r y I love RUclips....it checks all the boxes of a perfect tutorial. 1. Clear HD video 2. No superlong intro 3. No corny music 4. No corny jokes 5. VOCAL CLARITY 6. Step x step simple instructions My 1st Zippo is literally otw as I type this.... But I got a little apprehensive when u started tlkin about losing fluid. That plus all the maintenance...it's like having a pet! 😅.... But as soon as u mentioned the butane insert? I went straight to Amazon....it'll be here the same day as my Zippo 😅 This video deserved all 1.4 million views... 👍🏾
Just got recommended this now after owning a Zippo for 10 years or so. What I love in them is that it's not a throwaway design, almost all components are made to be replaced once they wear out. So in theory one Zippo can last you almost a lifetime.
Almost a lifetime is an understatement... I have my Grandma's Zippo from the 1930's. I don't use it anymore since finding out how old it is but at one time used it daily and only had to replace flints
I’ve never owned a zippo, but my dad recently passed and I found his old zippo from 1992 that I want to get going again. This was very helpful, thank you!
After watching this video you dont need any other video to know what you need to do with your Zippo lighter. And how you can maintain and care for you Zippo. This explains it all in a simple way, best video out there. Thanks for the video.
I agree! Just got my first Zippo for lighting candles and fires ;-) Still need to wait until I receive the gas. Looking forward to get going. Excellent video!!! Thank you very much!
I find this vid extremely interesting and useful. I was always struggling keeping my ZIPPO working whenever I need it, despite the fact I'm non smoking person. I just love everything behind it. The history, design, how it works and how it feels in your hand. The biggest issue was the fuel evaporation, but now I see there are some solutions to prevent, or at least minimize that. Thanks for the tips!
Non smoker here but have always loved zippos. They remind me of my dad and grandfather. The sound of it opening and closing, the smells. It all has great childhood memories, so a friend got me one. This video was extremely helpful!
I’ve had a Zippo windproof lighter for 20+ years, but never read the instructions for filling and maintenance. Thank you for this video! I ordered replacement wicks, felt pads, and flints, and I appreciate the best practices on routing, filling, and spare flints. Thank you!!
I followed along. Thank you. My best friend who passed on took care of my zippo for me when we use to visit together Sunday afternoons, it now reminds me of him. He collected them and enjoyed them greatly. Thanks again.
You can also harvest old flints from single use lighters, they fit almost perfectly and may need a bit of a groove worn into it by the wheel but it works!
buy genuine zippo this have lifetime warranty if go broken repair FREE i has send to factory 3 zippo my collections and all come back new condition and FREE no need pay anythink.
@@txtoolcrib seriously! The things you showed in this video were basic and for beginners. The commenter must be throwing away zippos when they're out of fluid and buying new ones to not know these things
same here, dont use it very much but always carry mine with me, was using tape to help seal and control the evaporation problem but defo will give the inner tube bike a go
The one dislike is from the guy who did tricks with his new lighter. Great video. I got my first zippo the other day. Its chrome and and a gold EGA on it. A USMC vet who always comes into the place o work gave it to me. He said always carried it for good luck and since he didnt have any children in the service to pass it down too he'd give it to me since in going into the corp.
When I used a zippo every day I changed the standard rayon balls for chopped up tampon material it does make it last longer. Maybe it was the packing but it definitely lasted a good amount longer
@@txtoolcrib dunno. It was was one of those things you hear down the pub. Might have been just packing more material in as I say but it worked...as I recall it lasted longer but used to run very abruptly.
I've used zippos on and off for years and didn't know a lot of this. I started using them again because we're at the beach and there isn't a better lighter for that..... I took apart both the ones I brought and was able to set them up properly.....I'd been using them out of the box all this time, constantly filling every 3 days or so....now if it lasts at least a week ill make the switch to zippo full-time! Thank you!
Thank you! Found my late Grandad’s old Zippo with his initials engraved on it from his time in India - WW2 in his old cigar/pipe box (wish i could link a picture!) had a “soldiers starting guide to the jungle” handbook and a bunch of cool memorabilia, been meaning to restore it for years and just got round to it. Works like a charm!
This reminds me of being 17 years old... getting drunk on jack daniels and coke and lighting cigarettes with one of these. The stench of the lighter fluid as you pulled it out and flipped it open. Beautiful. Drunk as heck trying not to puke on the tube the next morning after visiting my girlfriend and buddies outside London. Simpler times.
A fantastic Zippo 101 guide!!! Excellent info AND good lighting (no pun intended), clear sound, and in-focus every second. Thanks for an outstanding tutorial. I've had Zippos for AGES and I learned stuff today!
Excellent video!!! Especially for new Zippo owners or people that just want to properly maintain theirs. I’m 40 and been using and owning Zippo lighters since I was 15-years-old and still found some info and tips I didn’t know!
I love how there's a RUclips video for everything! This was very informational and well narrated. I feel confident to go open up that old zippo in my drawer now!
Thanks for the tips. I've had a zippo that has confounded me for months...was going to send it back for repairs. Used your repacking and refilling methods and like magic I have a trusty companion. You da best...and I'm subscribing.
I inherited a collection of limited edition zippos from my late grandfather a few years back, never thought much about it until now and just realized after looking at them again he had some duplicate limiteds that AREN'T sealed. and were clearly used. This video was very informative for someone who's never used one. RIP gramps, hope youre not mad Im using your lighters for bud. He also had the wixk for the one im planning on using cut low like you did, he knew how to run his zippos
@@candy_paint to be fair it’s nothing too rare, all of the rare ones are single copies, 65th anniversary, 4 camel, a Beatles, a few sports ones (being from Ohio he had a duplicate Indians zippo, that’s one of the ones I plan to use, especially since it’s neat that it has chief wahoo). He didn’t have any that would make your jaw drop but he had a nice collection of some cool limiteds. Part of me wants to find a 33 or 34 to add to the collection and to pass to my own kid whenever that may be. I’d have to get a used one though, using a nearly 100 year old lighter with history would be awesome
Hey, Thank you! Got a Zippo on my birthday from a friend; had to learn all the care and upkeep for it and your video was perfect. Nice, easy, and knowledgeable.
Been using Zippo for almost 20 years. Learned alot from this video. I was watching a video on using the handwarmer cause mine didn't have instructions and this video came up. Shockingly informative. Well done.
solar clapson do you just wrap Teflon tape around the inner body to make it tighter with the outside shell? Or just near the bottom? Inside? Curious to see where it evaporates from if those areas can be sealed better. I’ve seen people putting a thick rubber band around the top lid too.
4 года назад+6
@@DIYDad1 Just the standard 1.25 wrap around the inner casing. Any more than that will bind and roll up. You may have to experiment as not all models are exactly the same tolerances.
They make them. You can get them on Amazon and eBay. The problem is, it created Vapor lock and they shrink. So you have to replace them. I would recommend getting a small lighter fluid holder or just fill your Zippo regularly.
100 percent helpful. My Bic lighters ran out of fuel. And then I stumbled upon this video randomly and remembered I have a zippo. Just never took the time to figure out how to adjust the wick and furthermore. Zippy is running great. Smoko now haha
As a fishing guide in Alaska many years ago I could light my smoke while running a jet boat up river at about 20 mph. I then used it to light the camp fire when I cooked shore lunch for my guests. Zippo never failed me. I no longer smoke but still keep one in my pocket every day. Never know when you need some fire. But I'm crazy. That way.
I'm a former smoker too who still kept carrying a lighter because I was already used to it and it's come in handy so many times. Even a cheap bic lighter is one of those little things that could save your life.
In my early 20s and just got a Zippo like lighter for Christmas, ran outta fuel pretty quick and I didn't wanted to break anything while fueling it back up, this was the only video I needed, and it will surely make that lighter last for years 👍 Quick, clear and simple, best explanation video I've seen in a while, thank you sir :)
I've had my zippo for 10 years and never disassembled it. All of wick was pressed all the way to the top! Didn't realize it until I followed this video. Thanks!
Thanks for the great video! *Tip for re-filling:* at 7:40 if you put the insert another way around (with the screw towards the lid) you can lift the felt and put it inside the lid. Then you can just put the Zippo on the table and fill it without even touching it.
My father and I both got Zippo's at the same time about 25 years ago, His had a brass exterior whle mine was the classic brushed stainless steel. His lighter just seemed to keep the fuel, there was a strange effect between the brass outer sheath and stainless steel insert that just seemed to always seal well and it would never evaporate dry and run out of fuel, whereas mine would leak like an old wooden barn and be dead every couple of days, his would last weeks between refills. Skip forwards about 20 years, My Zippo is still looking pristene bar 2 slight dents on 1 side, and the brass has completely corroded out around the hinge on his, leaving a blue copper discharge.
@@downangels I hear ya, been using them for years--they're called bic's. I just got tired of throwing them out and or people snatching them, when a can of zippo fluid is the same price as a bic from a gas station.
Quick hint - keep extra flints under the felt. If you worry about running out of fuel, zippo refill canister keychain will give you around 5 refills. To get rid of the sticker mess, zippo fluid and a paper towel. If you are sensitive to the feeling of lighter fluid on your skin, as all zippos leak, use a zippo belt pouch.
@@Sometungsten lol, same here. I switched to a pouch with a belt clip so I can wear it with regular pants, but I have the 3 types of the zippo pouches - a couple of them were gifts, so I have the regular one that needs a belt, and one that I really don't like as it is plastic.
@@shawnlizeleatherdale4052 Thank you for the answer. I have read somewhere that on the long period different flints would damage the sparking wheel but it sounded me strange
Love the video. I have had multiple zippos in the past. Just got a new one in the mail today. Matte red finish with a brass insert and red felt pad for the bottom. Its my iron man zippo. Never did this to any of my past zippos. Will see how this works. Thank you
I appreciate this video so much. I've had several Zippos over the years, and at some point, all have stopped working because I never knew how to extend/replace the wick, (and the instructions that come with a Zippo are useless, if they exist at all). I still have them all, and now they can all be functional again 😀. Zippo should pay you for making this video- it's an excellent step-by-step guide for using and maintaining a Zippo lighter.
I have wanted a Zippo since I was a kid, finally got a nice classy one, this helped me understand how much fluid i needed to use and a nice pro tip of keeping spare flint under the padding. I love this thing already
Thank you so much. I'd tried a number of things to rectify several Zippos not lighting. But your pointer to the wick being packed properly into an S was the solution. All now working properly and lighting first time everytime.
When i was a smoker i had a brass zippo back in 89 90 ... now i bought a candy apple red one to light up joss sticks... should be in post this Friday.. glad i saw this video... learnt a great deal. 👍
Watching this in 2022. I tried every method I could find online until I found you video. I just wanted to say the tape method is genius and worked a dream on my zippo
Great video! I recommend when adding lighter fluid doing it over a paper towel, no point in getting extra lighter fluid on the inside of the casing if you don’t have to. flawless explanation, 10/10!
3 года назад+1
That's moronic. Why waste the fluid and create a fire hazard. Inside the case is where it is meant to be.
I just pulled out two 20-year-old zippos and they worked first try! they never worked this good when they were new because I never read the directions, lol! Thank you so much for this video.
Ah remember how as a kid I wanted a real Zippo, just because it was cool. Finally got it and my dad confiscated it for probably a good reason, but have not seen it since :D Interesting and informational video. Thanks.
Great tips…I have had zippo lighters for about 30 years, and never seen that done before with a new lighter… What I have noticed is when you change a wick in your zippo after a few years of ownership, that cotton, or rayon balls in the lighter never seem to go back the same…So I never touch it anymore till the wick is almost done…. Also the felt pad that has the little hole in it.. Over the years I have heard people say the hole is for a flint, and some say, that’s the filler hole for the fluid, cause the older lighters didn’t have lift to fill on the pad…
Man this was the best most thoroughly done video on the Zippo on RUclips!!!! This video should be forwarded to The Zippo Company! In Fact, I'll do it myself!!! Thanks for doing this! I was literally about to throw these zippo in the garbage seriously!
I've had zippos here and there throughout my life, and I am still learning something new about them. I had no idea I could store my extras in the bottom, guess I should've read the instructions all these years lol
Thank you for this! Bought a personalized Zippo for a birthday present and was a bit worried about how to set it up in case I blew myself up! 🤣 Great video 😊
Great video, we on similar boats love multitools love Zippos .I have tried the Zippos arc insert rechargable it's good too. Also the inserts and the buttom of the case have dates when they were fabricated sometimes they don't necessarily match. Goes by ABC etc that means what month it was made A for January and so on, as well as a number that's the year it was made. I'm also into watches and Oakley sunglasses. Gotta protect your eyes 😎
I have two watches. An Apple Watch that I wear most days, and a special edition Citizen that I got a few years ago. The Citizen I use maybe a dozen times a year.
@@txtoolcrib Nice I have around 7 citizen eco drives, bunch of casio protrek. A few seikos. Most my collection now is almost all solar. And a casio protrek smart watch with offline gps/ Satellite maps pretty awesome. Looks like and uses Google maps just like it looks on phone.
Great tutorial! Bought a used/returned orange case Zippo at REI Garage Sale to use for camping/hiking. Sat in a drawer for a year-plus! Finally decided to see if it even worked. Bought wick, lighter fluid, and flint. Followed your instructions to the tee and VOILA! "I made fire!" Works perfectly. Thanks for a super instructional video.Very well-done!
I ordered some stuff to try and get some very antique lighters up and running that my grandma gave me and decided to get my ma's old marlboro branded zippo back in working order too while I'm at it, thanks for this video it's been very helpful!
just bought 3 new '21 zippos (2 solid brass, and chrome) they all had the wick routed correctly. I always noticed that their wick routing was inconsistent. They seemed to have "fixed" that part of assembly.
Thank you good sir. I am very new to zippos and filling them up. I am trying really hard to write a resume to work at a smoke shop. I want to show with an illustration how to refill and rewick a zippo. Do you have any other videos or suggestions on other crucial products a smoke shop may need me to know more details about? I appreciate this video. A very understandable method. Keep it up!
So right after watching this…the flint blew out of my zippo. While I was in there replacing it, I routed the wick as shown and repacked it, trimmed the wick and filled it up. It’s never worked better! I used to have to flick it a few times to light it, first time, every time now! Thanks!!!
I always thought the copper wiring was just to give the cotton wick some rigidity. The fact that it also transfers heat into the chambered fuel is brilliant. And I did cringe a bit when I watched you cut the wick with your scissors due to that copper wiring. But I guess the copper is soft enough not to damage the blades, huh?
Actually, it is both. You're right, the copper strands are also designed to add rigidity to the wick as well, otherwise it would just fall over. As far as using scissors on copper, those strands are so small and the copper is so soft, any decent scissor will cut right through them with zero issues.
Yes and no. Yes copper will wear the edge on the scissors more than cotton, but the tiny amount will not make a noticeable difference. Especially how infrequently the wick is trimmed.
I don't smoke but always have a zippo on me. I used to carry bic but lint got into the catch and didn't go out as result as I put in my pocket. Zippo is the way to go
Lol. Well there are some drawbacks, actually only one, they tend to evaporate fluid rather quickly in comparison to other fire starters. I am going to be trying out a case for one that is designed combat that problem though, we'll see how it works.
I only swapped to a butane Thunderbird because of fuel evaporation. I like the open flame feeling but not at the expense of a reliable worst case scenario tool.
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Got a custom engraved zippo, except it wasn’t a zippo, damned Etsy sellers use Stars, same thing just chinese, worked fine for a while, but it started to leak all over and even rust the case (i did say chinese), so i’ve now ordered a regular as basic (cheap) as possible zippo and ill replace the actual lighter. In the mean time ill use a rust cleaning agent to clean the rust out and it should work fine.
Still this video has helped me now that i will get a new lighter, so i can set it right. Thanks!
I'll put the whole pack of flints under my felt. When I fill my lighter, I'll put the tip in the hole on the felt slowly squeeze the fluid in and pull out the tip in the process, but still aim the fluid in the hole and watch for the fluid start saturating the felt (like a flash saturation) and stop filling at that point. Then I will stand up my lighter on the table for 5 minutes before use. It work for me. Then again everyone has their own way of doing things.
You can Put in the little hole in the feltpad also another Flint
Most of what you said is true, do you see the hole in the middle of the felt? You can use that for your spare flit. That way it won't fall out.
Finally joined the zippo family. I was clueless to the process and maintenance and almost panicked. Not all superheroes wear capes. Thank you.
You’re quite welcome, thank you for watching.
I ordered mine yesterday! I’m a boy scout and was looking for a reliable lighter. My troop is known for breaking things so the warranty helps a lot!
I hope it serves you well.
@Reki Rock What in the world? That should be a big brain move. 🤣
@@MyBiggerProblems I was thinking the same thing.
i don’t even have a zippo matter a fact a don’t even have a lighter this is just odly nice to watch
IM GUNNA SPEND MY MINEY ON A ZIPPO RN SOON
@@nolimo2593 same imma get this cool Anubis one
Same
i don't even smoke
@@animecoding u dont have to smoke to buy them, i told my parents its just to have a reliable lighter to use around the house. nah, i jus smoke tea
Videos like this r y I love RUclips....it checks all the boxes of a perfect tutorial.
1. Clear HD video
2. No superlong intro
3. No corny music
4. No corny jokes
5. VOCAL CLARITY
6. Step x step simple instructions
My 1st Zippo is literally otw as I type this.... But I got a little apprehensive when u started tlkin about losing fluid. That plus all the maintenance...it's like having a pet! 😅.... But as soon as u mentioned the butane insert? I went straight to Amazon....it'll be here the same day as my Zippo 😅
This video deserved all 1.4 million views... 👍🏾
I have had my zippo for 68 years. Still works fine.
Did you buy it when you were a baby? 😊
😂😆☝️😂😆😆😂
It came in the placenta with him.
People really think the oldest person is 68 years old.
Bull, I don't think so.
Just pulled my Zippo out of retirement. Fuelled up & new flint . 38 yrs old and still works a treat . Many thanks for the tips.
Just got recommended this now after owning a Zippo for 10 years or so. What I love in them is that it's not a throwaway design, almost all components are made to be replaced once they wear out. So in theory one Zippo can last you almost a lifetime.
my first zippo have 37 year old my wife buy trhis when we go marry and today have 37 year we have be marrying.
Almost a lifetime is an understatement... I have my Grandma's Zippo from the 1930's. I don't use it anymore since finding out how old it is but at one time used it daily and only had to replace flints
More than a lifetime - I have original first year zippos that still work
The Zippo of Theseus
I’ve never owned a zippo, but my dad recently passed and I found his old zippo from 1992 that I want to get going again. This was very helpful, thank you!
Damn, that's heartwarming. May that zippo bring you and also remind you of lots of good memories.
It's the small things that make us happy. Take good care of it, your dad is with you :)
My Pops passed last year. I sadly know what you're going through. 😞
After watching this video you dont need any other video to know what you need to do with your Zippo lighter. And how you can maintain and care for you Zippo. This explains it all in a simple way, best video out there. Thanks for the video.
Well, thank you. Thank you for taking the time to watch as well.
I agree!
Just got my first Zippo for lighting candles and fires ;-)
Still need to wait until I receive the gas. Looking forward to get going.
Excellent video!!!
Thank you very much!
I find this vid extremely interesting and useful. I was always struggling keeping my ZIPPO working whenever I need it, despite the fact I'm non smoking person. I just love everything behind it. The history, design, how it works and how it feels in your hand. The biggest issue was the fuel evaporation, but now I see there are some solutions to prevent, or at least minimize that. Thanks for the tips!
Non smoker here but have always loved zippos. They remind me of my dad and grandfather. The sound of it opening and closing, the smells. It all has great childhood memories, so a friend got me one. This video was extremely helpful!
I watched the full. Video without skipped any single word ❤️ tnx bud
I’ve had a Zippo windproof lighter for 20+ years, but never read the instructions for filling and maintenance. Thank you for this video! I ordered replacement wicks, felt pads, and flints, and I appreciate the best practices on routing, filling, and spare flints. Thank you!!
I followed along. Thank you. My best friend who passed on took care of my zippo for me when we use to visit together Sunday afternoons, it now reminds me of him. He collected them and enjoyed them greatly. Thanks again.
I can smell that specific smell when you close the lid....love it!
You can also harvest old flints from single use lighters, they fit almost perfectly and may need a bit of a groove worn into it by the wheel but it works!
Yep I always harvest flints if I find them on the ground works great and saves a little money too
@@michaeldhondt368 Flint from a disposable lighter will worn out your zippo wheel 'tooth' in the long run.. i have one that have that issue.
@@harisyoung4110than replace it...
I'm planning on buying my first Zippo in a few days and, not knowing anything about them, this video was perfect. Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
buy genuine zippo this have lifetime warranty if go broken repair FREE i has send to factory 3 zippo my collections and all come back new condition and FREE no need pay anythink.
Been using Zippo for years and you just taught me some stuff! Keep it up!
What were you not aware of?
Educated me as well on Zippos. The wick orientation in the body was new to know. Using a rubber piece instead of the felt too.
@@txtoolcrib seriously! The things you showed in this video were basic and for beginners. The commenter must be throwing away zippos when they're out of fluid and buying new ones to not know these things
Use Flints out of Bic lighter. You'll be glad I told you.
same here, dont use it very much but always carry mine with me, was using tape to help seal and control the evaporation problem but defo will give the inner tube bike a go
The one dislike is from the guy who did tricks with his new lighter. Great video. I got my first zippo the other day. Its chrome and and a gold EGA on it. A USMC vet who always comes into the place o work gave it to me. He said always carried it for good luck and since he didnt have any children in the service to pass it down too he'd give it to me since in going into the corp.
Sweet.
Semper Fi!
Lucky ! Wish i had an EGA Zippo.
@@GUnit2214 get one on Amazon.
When I used a zippo every day I changed the standard rayon balls for chopped up tampon material it does make it last longer. Maybe it was the packing but it definitely lasted a good amount longer
I thought they were made of the same material. I guess I’ll have to research it a bit.
@@txtoolcrib dunno. It was was one of those things you hear down the pub. Might have been just packing more material in as I say but it worked...as I recall it lasted longer but used to run very abruptly.
What brand
I will never look at the Zippo the same way again. Eww. Ewwwww.
@@julietspaghetti I did mean new ones lol
I've been using a zippo for well over 30 years, and found this video useful. Thanks :)
I've used zippos on and off for years and didn't know a lot of this. I started using them again because we're at the beach and there isn't a better lighter for that..... I took apart both the ones I brought and was able to set them up properly.....I'd been using them out of the box all this time, constantly filling every 3 days or so....now if it lasts at least a week ill make the switch to zippo full-time! Thank you!
Thank you! Found my late Grandad’s old Zippo with his initials engraved on it from his time in India - WW2 in his old cigar/pipe box (wish i could link a picture!) had a “soldiers starting guide to the jungle” handbook and a bunch of cool memorabilia, been meaning to restore it for years and just got round to it. Works like a charm!
I’m very glad to hear that.
This reminds me of being 17 years old... getting drunk on jack daniels and coke and lighting cigarettes with one of these. The stench of the lighter fluid as you pulled it out and flipped it open. Beautiful. Drunk as heck trying not to puke on the tube the next morning after visiting my girlfriend and buddies outside London. Simpler times.
Very vivid.
How old are you now?
@@imrlyqt3551 53
"i drink jack and coke" - trash
@@joebenson528 Well, I was 17 years old. I wasn't quite attuned to the fineries of a Macallan rare release.
A fantastic Zippo 101 guide!!! Excellent info AND good lighting (no pun intended), clear sound, and in-focus every second. Thanks for an outstanding tutorial. I've had Zippos for AGES and I learned stuff today!
I appreciate the compliments. Thank you for taking the time to watch.
What a great video, I am surprised as I didn't realize there was so much to know about Zippo's (beginner, 50 yrs old). Thanks for posting, cheers.
Excellent video!!! Especially for new Zippo owners or people that just want to properly maintain theirs. I’m 40 and been using and owning Zippo lighters since I was 15-years-old and still found some info and tips I didn’t know!
pro tip. that hole in the felt is for your spare flint. it keeps it snug in
It’s so obvious and I never thought of that. Clutch move 👏
Shit I thought it was an easy fueling hole on my zippo slim
I love how there's a RUclips video for everything! This was very informational and well narrated. I feel confident to go open up that old zippo in my drawer now!
Thanks for the tips. I've had a zippo that has confounded me for months...was going to send it back for repairs. Used your repacking and refilling methods and like magic I have a trusty companion. You da best...and I'm subscribing.
Thank you, especially for your subscription.
A very clear instructional video that sets the gold standard for other similar videos.
Thank you, I appreciate you saying that.
I inherited a collection of limited edition zippos from my late grandfather a few years back, never thought much about it until now and just realized after looking at them again he had some duplicate limiteds that AREN'T sealed. and were clearly used. This video was very informative for someone who's never used one. RIP gramps, hope youre not mad Im using your lighters for bud.
He also had the wixk for the one im planning on using cut low like you did, he knew how to run his zippos
Ur lucky man
@@candy_paint to be fair it’s nothing too rare, all of the rare ones are single copies, 65th anniversary, 4 camel, a Beatles, a few sports ones (being from Ohio he had a duplicate Indians zippo, that’s one of the ones I plan to use, especially since it’s neat that it has chief wahoo). He didn’t have any that would make your jaw drop but he had a nice collection of some cool limiteds.
Part of me wants to find a 33 or 34 to add to the collection and to pass to my own kid whenever that may be. I’d have to get a used one though, using a nearly 100 year old lighter with history would be awesome
I ain't gonna lie partner, I'm a bit jelly. Love and treasure every single one of them buddy.
Hey, Thank you! Got a Zippo on my birthday from a friend; had to learn all the care and upkeep for it and your video was perfect. Nice, easy, and knowledgeable.
Just ordered my army lighter, thank you for the beginners guide for something that seems so overwhelming but is fairly simple to get the hang of.
You’re very welcome.
Overwhelming? It's just a lighter. I hope your car never breaks down!
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Been using Zippo for almost 20 years. Learned alot from this video. I was watching a video on using the handwarmer cause mine didn't have instructions and this video came up.
Shockingly informative.
Well done.
Great to hear, and thank you.
This was so, so helpful. I just got my first Zippo lighter and had no idea how to set it up. Now it’s all set up and ready to go! 😍
Im 41and just bought my first Zippo. This helped me get it set up. Thanks!
I just wish Zippo put a rubber gasket on their lighters to keep fluid from running out. Keep up the great vids!!!
It would be nice if they figured out a way to limit the evaporation somewhat.
solar clapson do you just wrap Teflon tape around the inner body to make it tighter with the outside shell? Or just near the bottom? Inside? Curious to see where it evaporates from if those areas can be sealed better. I’ve seen people putting a thick rubber band around the top lid too.
@@DIYDad1 Just the standard 1.25 wrap around the inner casing. Any more than that will bind and roll up. You may have to experiment as not all models are exactly the same tolerances.
I hadn’t heard that one, I’ll give it a try. Thanks for the suggestion.
They make them. You can get them on Amazon and eBay. The problem is, it created Vapor lock and they shrink. So you have to replace them. I would recommend getting a small lighter fluid holder or just fill your Zippo regularly.
100 percent helpful. My Bic lighters ran out of fuel. And then I stumbled upon this video randomly and remembered I have a zippo. Just never took the time to figure out how to adjust the wick and furthermore. Zippy is running great. Smoko now haha
As a fishing guide in Alaska many years ago I could light my smoke while running a jet boat up river at about 20 mph. I then used it to light the camp fire when I cooked shore lunch for my guests. Zippo never failed me. I no longer smoke but still keep one in my pocket every day. Never know when you need some fire. But I'm crazy. That way.
I'm a former smoker too who still kept carrying a lighter because I was already used to it and it's come in handy so many times. Even a cheap bic lighter is one of those little things that could save your life.
In my early 20s and just got a Zippo like lighter for Christmas, ran outta fuel pretty quick and I didn't wanted to break anything while fueling it back up, this was the only video I needed, and it will surely make that lighter last for years 👍
Quick, clear and simple, best explanation video I've seen in a while, thank you sir :)
You’re very welcome
Zippo arrived today, came straight here, all set up and ready to go!
I've had my zippo for 10 years and never disassembled it. All of wick was pressed all the way to the top! Didn't realize it until I followed this video. Thanks!
Thanks for the great video!
*Tip for re-filling:* at 7:40 if you put the insert another way around (with the screw towards the lid) you can lift the felt and put it inside the lid. Then you can just put the Zippo on the table and fill it without even touching it.
*** reminder to look at this tomorrow when mine comes in.
Thank you legend , 4 years later this vid is still gold for a newbie
My father and I both got Zippo's at the same time about 25 years ago, His had a brass exterior whle mine was the classic brushed stainless steel. His lighter just seemed to keep the fuel, there was a strange effect between the brass outer sheath and stainless steel insert that just seemed to always seal well and it would never evaporate dry and run out of fuel, whereas mine would leak like an old wooden barn and be dead every couple of days, his would last weeks between refills. Skip forwards about 20 years, My Zippo is still looking pristene bar 2 slight dents on 1 side, and the brass has completely corroded out around the hinge on his, leaving a blue copper discharge.
Guess he had a disposable zippo, your dad was 40 years ahead of his time.
This might be an unpopular opinion but I´d rather have a shitty looking zippo that lasts weeks than one that I have to refill every few days
@@downangels I hear ya, been using them for years--they're called bic's. I just got tired of throwing them out and or people snatching them, when a can of zippo fluid is the same price as a bic from a gas station.
If i wanted to preserve objects like museums do, how can i do it? I got a camera id like to last.
@@albertogiavani75 Honestly the best way is to just not use it lol.
My father just gave a Zippo lighter, your guide helped me a lot, thank you very much!
Quick hint - keep extra flints under the felt. If you worry about running out of fuel, zippo refill canister keychain will give you around 5 refills. To get rid of the sticker mess, zippo fluid and a paper towel. If you are sensitive to the feeling of lighter fluid on your skin, as all zippos leak, use a zippo belt pouch.
Ok
@@Sometungsten lol, same here. I switched to a pouch with a belt clip so I can wear it with regular pants, but I have the 3 types of the zippo pouches - a couple of them were gifts, so I have the regular one that needs a belt, and one that I really don't like as it is plastic.
Hi, for Zippo can I use flints that I find in Bic unrefillable lighters?
@@wintersnowwintersnow1815 usually. Some brands are too long to fit properly
@@shawnlizeleatherdale4052 Thank you for the answer. I have read somewhere that on the long period different flints would damage the sparking wheel but it sounded me strange
The BEST, most comprehensive and most enjoyable to the point video about Zippo lighters on RUclips!!
Thank you!!
Love the video. I have had multiple zippos in the past. Just got a new one in the mail today. Matte red finish with a brass insert and red felt pad for the bottom. Its my iron man zippo. Never did this to any of my past zippos. Will see how this works. Thank you
I appreciate this video so much. I've had several Zippos over the years, and at some point, all have stopped working because I never knew how to extend/replace the wick, (and the instructions that come with a Zippo are useless, if they exist at all). I still have them all, and now they can all be functional again 😀. Zippo should pay you for making this video- it's an excellent step-by-step guide for using and maintaining a Zippo lighter.
Thank you, I appreciate that very much.
Hello ! Most informative ! Thank you for your input ! I ordered my zippo 007 a week ago and when I receive it I will do what you just did ! Cheers 👍
Thank you. I have seen some pretty cool 007 versions over the years. Good choice.
I have wanted a Zippo since I was a kid, finally got a nice classy one, this helped me understand how much fluid i needed to use and a nice pro tip of keeping spare flint under the padding. I love this thing already
I never prepared my Zippo like this and it works fine BUT I really admire your level of passion, expertise and professionality. Congrats from Italy!
Thank you very much!
Thank you so much. I'd tried a number of things to rectify several Zippos not lighting. But your pointer to the wick being packed properly into an S was the solution. All now working properly and lighting first time everytime.
This is perfection! Just got my zippo and couldnt get it to lite for life of me. After following this video we have 💥💥💥💥
That’s great, glad I could help.
When i was a smoker i had a brass zippo back in 89 90 ... now i bought a candy apple red one to light up joss sticks... should be in post this Friday.. glad i saw this video... learnt a great deal. 👍
I didn’t think I was a beginner but I learned some things from this tutorial. Thanks!
You’re welcome sir, thank you for watching.
I don't own a zippo but I'd love to own one someday, and i find the tradition and care quite mesmerizing
As a coin collector I'm now interested in knowing what a non standard US penny is.
lmaoo
Steel penny
1944 steel penny
I use the British one penny.
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Watching this in 2022. I tried every method I could find online until I found you video. I just wanted to say the tape method is genius and worked a dream on my zippo
Great video! I recommend when adding lighter fluid doing it over a paper towel, no point in getting extra lighter fluid on the inside of the casing if you don’t have to. flawless explanation, 10/10!
That's moronic. Why waste the fluid and create a fire hazard. Inside the case is where it is meant to be.
The extra flints in the bottom under the felt was brilliant! Great idea! Thanks!
thanks internet dad
I just pulled out two 20-year-old zippos and they worked first try! they never worked this good when they were new because I never read the directions, lol! Thank you so much for this video.
This was incredibly useful, thanks. After repacking like you explain, mine lights better and the fuel lasts much longer.
I got my first Zippo. Always love this classic lighter despite the fact I don't smoke. I enjoy staring at the flame. It relaxes me.
Ah remember how as a kid I wanted a real Zippo, just because it was cool. Finally got it and my dad confiscated it for probably a good reason, but have not seen it since :D Interesting and informational video. Thanks.
Thank you so much! Visited the Zippo Museum in Bradford, PA, and left with two. Now I know how to care for them.
Thinking of buying my dad one for Christmas, thanks for the video :)
They make great gifts. Check out some of the Armor versions, really cool options.
Been using and collecting Zippo's for 40 years best lighters on the planet . Thanks Bradford .P.A ..
Perfect instructions 10 stars and thumbs up... I was following you to the second and it turned out perfect!!!!
Thank you sir.
Been holding one of my zippos for 8 plus years and this video helped me bring it back to life.
I always thought the hole in the felt pad was for holding a spare flint, have you ever heard that? Great video, thanks for making it!
That is exactly what it is for.
Thought it was where you squirt the fluid?
I’ve been carrying a zippo for a few years but I learned a few things from this. Thanks a lot. Great video.
Great tips…I have had zippo lighters for about 30 years, and never seen that done before with a new lighter… What I have noticed is when you change a wick in your zippo after a few years of ownership, that cotton, or rayon balls in the lighter never seem to go back the same…So I never touch it anymore till the wick is almost done…. Also the felt pad that has the little hole in it.. Over the years I have heard people say the hole is for a flint, and some say, that’s the filler hole for the fluid, cause the older lighters didn’t have lift to fill on the pad…
Man this was the best most thoroughly done video on the Zippo on RUclips!!!! This video should be forwarded to The Zippo Company! In Fact, I'll do it myself!!! Thanks for doing this! I was literally about to throw these zippo in the garbage seriously!
I've had zippos here and there throughout my life, and I am still learning something new about them. I had no idea I could store my extras in the bottom, guess I should've read the instructions all these years lol
Got one for my brother as a b-day gift and had no idea what I was doing. Thank you very much!
Thank you for this! Bought a personalized Zippo for a birthday present and was a bit worried about how to set it up in case I blew myself up! 🤣 Great video 😊
Thank you! I just got one as a gift and i had to keep refilling it. Took everything out and rerouted the wick. Like a charm now
Great video, we on similar boats love multitools love Zippos .I have tried the Zippos arc insert rechargable it's good too. Also the inserts and the buttom of the case have dates when they were fabricated sometimes they don't necessarily match. Goes by ABC etc that means what month it was made A for January and so on, as well as a number that's the year it was made. I'm also into watches and Oakley sunglasses. Gotta protect your eyes 😎
I have two watches. An Apple Watch that I wear most days, and a special edition Citizen that I got a few years ago. The Citizen I use maybe a dozen times a year.
@@txtoolcrib Nice I have around 7 citizen eco drives, bunch of casio protrek. A few seikos. Most my collection now is almost all solar. And a casio protrek smart watch with offline gps/ Satellite maps pretty awesome. Looks like and uses Google maps just like it looks on phone.
Great tutorial! Bought a used/returned orange case Zippo at REI Garage Sale to use for camping/hiking. Sat in a drawer for a year-plus! Finally decided to see if it even worked. Bought wick, lighter fluid, and flint. Followed your instructions to the tee and VOILA! "I made fire!" Works perfectly. Thanks for a super instructional video.Very well-done!
You’re very welcome. Appreciate you taking the time to watch.
I ordered some stuff to try and get some very antique lighters up and running that my grandma gave me and decided to get my ma's old marlboro branded zippo back in working order too while I'm at it, thanks for this video it's been very helpful!
just bought 3 new '21 zippos (2 solid brass, and chrome) they all had the wick routed correctly. I always noticed that their wick routing was inconsistent. They seemed to have "fixed" that part of assembly.
Thanks a lot, my lighter now works every time
Thank you good sir. I am very new to zippos and filling them up. I am trying really hard to write a resume to work at a smoke shop. I want to show with an illustration how to refill and rewick a zippo. Do you have any other videos or suggestions on other crucial products a smoke shop may need me to know more details about? I appreciate this video. A very understandable method. Keep it up!
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So right after watching this…the flint blew out of my zippo. While I was in there replacing it, I routed the wick as shown and repacked it, trimmed the wick and filled it up. It’s never worked better! I used to have to flick it a few times to light it, first time, every time now! Thanks!!!
I know this vid came out 7 months ago but it’s still useful, thanks.
You’re quite welcome, thank you for taking the time to watch.
@@txtoolcrib Now it's at 14 months ago and still useful.
Double comrade special, so good to see you two together !
I always thought the copper wiring was just to give the cotton wick some rigidity. The fact that it also transfers heat into the chambered fuel is brilliant. And I did cringe a bit when I watched you cut the wick with your scissors due to that copper wiring. But I guess the copper is soft enough not to damage the blades, huh?
Actually, it is both. You're right, the copper strands are also designed to add rigidity to the wick as well, otherwise it would just fall over. As far as using scissors on copper, those strands are so small and the copper is so soft, any decent scissor will cut right through them with zero issues.
You can always just give the scissors a quick run with a honing steel afterwards if you’re worried.
Yes and no.
Yes copper will wear the edge on the scissors more than cotton, but the tiny amount will not make a noticeable difference. Especially how infrequently the wick is trimmed.
You sir are a lighter expert! I didn’t expect to learn this much
Great info as usual! I use a 3/4" ranger band & it keeps fluid for just about a month (of non use)
Thank you sir. Thanks for the tip as well.
Wanted to repair and do maintenance on the zippo I got from my passed away uncle so thanks a lot for this!
I don't smoke but always have a zippo on me. I used to carry bic but lint got into the catch and didn't go out as result as I put in my pocket. Zippo is the way to go
17:40 just got my first zippo ever. Ur video was very informative n got me to set up my lighter fast and easy thank you.
Such a great review! Now I want to buy a Zippo Lol
Lol. Well there are some drawbacks, actually only one, they tend to evaporate fluid rather quickly in comparison to other fire starters. I am going to be trying out a case for one that is designed combat that problem though, we'll see how it works.
Just got my first zippo and after doing this setup it works flawlessly. Thanks a lot! :)
Am I the only one who loves how the zippo fluid smells when using it... I don't think the butane insert would be for me. But awesome video.
I love the smell of Zippo fluid. I just can't bring myself to keep filling it when I don't use a lighter often enough....
I only swapped to a butane Thunderbird because of fuel evaporation. I like the open flame feeling but not at the expense of a reliable worst case scenario tool.
My Brother doesn't even smoke yet he will still grab my lighter and smell it every now and again. LOL
Thank you! I never could have figured this out from the Zippo directions… your tutorial was easy to follow.. you’re a genius