Dry Suit Zippers

I know this may have been covered before but what's best for keeping dry suit zippers sliding smoothly?

Mine are dry and stick, what's the best fix?

I know this may have been covered before but what's best for keeping dry suit zippers sliding smoothly?

Mine are dry and stick, what's the best fix?

I searched a few posts about zippers and the Ziptech cleaner and lube seems to be the most mentioned

KY....

Any old  zipper wax.  Apply as needed and often.

-Allen

KY....

I thought that was for after you got the zipper down.....

Actually a dab of petroleum jelly in the corner of the zipper is good too (in addition to the zipper wax).

-Allen

Back in the days when neoprene required zippers, a dab of KY would get you past the sticky parts and helped to keep the zippers gliding smoothly between uses.  Since it's water soluble and has a reasonable Ph, it doesn't negatively impact the surrounding neoprene or glue.
It's pretty good for soothing that nasty pit rash you'd get from paddling in the stiff ole neoprene also.

-Spot-

ip Care is the ultimate zipper care for plastic, nylon or metal zippers. Unique push-pull brush top enables the cleaner to be delivered between the teeth and physically removes harmful dirt, sand, and salt deposits that can jam the zipper. Available in 2 oz. Blister Pack.
For Wet Suits, Dry Suits, Gear Bags, Protective Clothing & Environmental Suits. Prolong the life of your zippers, using the McNett cleaning and lubricating system.
Zip Care™ is specifically formulated to clean and lubricate plastic, nylon or metal zippers. Patented push/pull brush dispenser removes harmful dirt, sand and salt deposits. Zip Care rinses away after water entry, leaving a unique protective film which lubricates without collecting residue.

(from the mfr)

I use ZipCare.

Where would one find "Zip Care" in the PDX area?  or is it another internet purchase.   I'm about out of good excuses for why all the brown boxes keep showing up on our porch in the interest of rigging the new yak

I'm sure Alder Creek must carry some sort of dry suit zipper lubricant.

REI, any dive shop

I purchased "Zep Tech"

protects and lubricates...

From Alder Creek

Chuck