Zippo Repair Shop What Will They Do To My Hinge? Fix Or Replace ?

[@ilevilminko4642]

I got my Zippo fixed about a year ago and yes, pin is hollow! They fixed hinge, even i send it because insert. But it's cool they did that, it was getting loose. I would not have noticed that without this video. This was interesting, nice video again!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Thanks bro ! I appreciate that. I try my best to make informative videos about our favourite lighter !!

[@tedblackburn8679]

I just stuck a tiny little finishing nail through the hinges after the pin bent. Works much better than the original pin. Feels much more solid and closes tighter. Cheers from Montreal

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Yeah I use a thumb tack. Just break the plastic off and then cut it to size

[@zippolyonsden1623]

I never noticed that thier replacement hinges are different. I did get a couple with the hollow pins last year when I sent some in to get fixed. Great video!!!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Yeah I don’t know if it’s trying to match the time period or what’s going on. Thanks terry ! Hope your doing well my friend

[@zippolyonsden1623]

Been doing pretty good. Was my b-day yesterday, took a little drive antique store hopping. Didn't find much though. Prices have just been ridiculous lately around here.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@zippolyonsden1623 happy bday buds ! Yes I hate when money hungry outsiders destroy our hobbies

[@zippolyonsden1623]

Thank you very much. Prices are definitely getting out of hand, even for damaged lighters.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@zippolyonsden1623 glad I got 279 back ups lol

[@charlieparis1]

Yes I just got my 2000 Niagara back from service and they definitely installed a hollow pin, and that lid is tight!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Lol nice same one I have in the vid.

[@AdamCrystal-v5s]

Cool Cool great info keep it up thanks

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Thanks !

[@Lit_Hot_takes]

I am sending my 1957 Zippo - it is missing one barrel hinge on the left hand side and the barrel hinge has a lot of wear with a makeshift pin in it. - Any thoughts on if it will be a Whole replacement or replace of the one hinge on the barrel?

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@Lit_Hot_takes will be a brand new hinge

[@len-zeplin480]

I sent my EDC in last year after I lost the pin and the lid fell off. It's an Armor so the lid was always kind of wobbly since new. By the time i lost the pin well after 10 years it was like a goose neck. I sent it in, got it back repaired in 28 days. Its been a year and its still nice & tight and properly aligned with no under or over bite or lid gap along the body when fully closed. So yeah, when you get them back from repair they are far better than new. I can't see light coming through the pin so i think mine is solid.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Len!! Yeah bro I wish they would just make new zippos with the same techniques they used to fix them lol. Would be perfect out of the box.

[@len-zeplin480]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors Exactly. There is a BIG difference from how they are made and repaired. I bet the guy that does the repairs on the hinges really knows his knack. They are PERFECT when he is done with them.

[@troy5586]

I’m wandering how long those hollow pins will stay rigid for? Maybe they’ll be less likely to bend. Also will they be harder to remove?

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Been years for me all still good

[@Jake.7X]

If you find those pins, please let us know. Great vid. I don’t feel I need to send them for repair, would rather mod it myself.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Thanks Jake. I filmed this video 5 months ago and I still can’t find these pins lol they have similar on Amazon but they are too large. So now I’m tearing apart scrap electronics and appliances to find one. Unsuccessfully lol

[@blakebitler2768]

Heyy, good knowledge as always, brotha!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Thanks Blake !

[@Adrian-re9fh]

I recieved my Zippo that I send to the clinic to fix the insert. They changed the pin from the original hinge too, which made it without the insert on that tight as you show on the video. Is this normal to be like that ? Or should I lubricate or something the hinge ? Thanks.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Just leave it. It will loosen with regular use

[@TheSynysterGamer]

I'm getting my first zippo soon! Its a brass 41. Is the brass eventually going to look like that middle right one over time? Cause that rugged look is amazing

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Nice choice !!! One of my fav zippos and highly recommended. Yeah it will look like that. Might take 20 years though lol

[@davec8250]

Hey man I got a zippo here that I love but need some advice for replacing the wick, any way u can pm me some advice?

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Watch my how to repack video.

[@GimliLordOfGlitteringCaves]

How are your armors holding up...do they face hinge issues quicker

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

They hold up great. As long as u don’t do tricks or drop them with the lid open. My edc have been armors for years. They all good. Expect the one I broke doing tricks on lol

[@Scourge112]

How long was the repair turn around on these ? I’m about to send mine kinda nervous it’s s a custom

[@tonimacaroni5305]

Hello i have a question. Do you know what material the inserts are made of? Is it possible to cold blue or anodize the inserts?

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

They are made of steel.

[@alexd1460]

In Canada when we send it to Hyde do we have to put our info in the package as well? Or does Hyde distribution know that all packages need to be sent to Bradford?

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Yeah put a note in the package with return address. They know it goes to bradford. Don’t put your inserts in there. U get all new ones for free anyways.

[@alexd1460]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors thanks man. My flint tube insert is broken and it’s a Niagara Falls slim zippo, should I still be good without putting the insert?

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@alexd1460 do not put that insert or u will lose it lol they throw them in the garbage. It’s fixable. Just use the new insert they send back with it keep the Niagara Falls insert tucked away.

[@lock_]

Can you tell me a bit more about that lovely orange Camel Zippo? It’s from 1992 I guess, but it doesn’t appear on official catalog. I’ve read it could be purchased with “C-Notes camel cash” but I’ve no idea what they were for. Thanks. :)

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Yeah that’s pretty much the story of it buds

[@lock_]

Thanks. Do you know by chance if all these personalized Zippos were commissioned in the Zippo factory or companies like Camel, Marlboro, etc. bought a standard model and customized it elsewhere? In the 1991-‘92 catalog there wasn’t an orange Zippo. Sorry for all the questions but I purchased one (I really love the colors) and I’m trying to find more about it. :)

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@lock_ no these were all done by zippo.

[@lock_]

Thanks. :)

[@saptahadi23]

hey bro, armor zippo and butane torch, its all not fit?

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Nah

[@AmazonGen11]

Did they give you a new insert?

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

In every zippo I sent back I’ve received new inserts

[@4lexissosa983]

Bro, a question, do you by chance know when the Zippos line of armor went on sale?

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

2006

[@4lexissosa983]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors thanks man 👍

[@AlmostLastJedi]

What do you know about the Zippo Armor 500 Million June 5, 2012 limited edition? It’s a bit steep but I was thinking of investing in it because the box includes a special blank that they use for making Zippos, plus June 5th is my birthday so I thought it was meant to be.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

If u like it get it I’d say. U seem to have a connection to it. My advice would be not to over pay and buy the first one available to u.

[@AlmostLastJedi]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors Yeah I always try to shop around, I’d just never hear of this one before and there’s very few videos out there so I was sceptical as to whether it was real or not.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@AlmostLastJedi lol it’s real. They have the 600 million zippo also. I just feel it was never really that popular. Probably why the lack of videos on it.

[@AlmostLastJedi]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors Thanks for replying, going to give it some thought. It’s not the best looking but it’s more the coolness of it and sentimental value.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@AlmostLastJedi no problem buds. All zippos speak differently to different people.

[@todyboy9744]

I don’t smoke but I love the camel zippo

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Yeah was a gift from Zippo Daily Fix. Love it to

[@markzoned]

What did it cost to ship the lighters to zippo?

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

At the time 10$. Might be more now like 12-15. But that was Canadian dollars for me. Might be cheaper if your in the states

[@muhdizai]

​@@Zippofanatic77outdoorsalmost can get a new zippo 😅

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@muhdizai u think that but getting 6 vintage zippos fixed and 6 brand new inserts is well worth the 10$

[@isaiahvictor2788]

I just want a rose gold insert

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Me also lol

[@Gregg-l8o]

Where do I take my lighter for repair?

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Send it to zippo

[@aronVincze]

Hey zippo fanatic 77 I have BIG Problem with my zippo, so I've got fluid and a new flint but my zippo doesn't light and it isn't overfilled and the spark is very weak could you please help me Thanks yours Aron

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Probably the way it’s packed in there

[@aronVincze]

Thanks for the help but I have paked it the way you showed it by the way I love your videos

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@aronVincze ok so if u did that. It’s way to tight around the chimney. That’s why it’s doing that. U need to repack it. Very common problem when people do it for the first time. Your choking the wick. Take it out loosen it up.

[@aronVincze]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors oh i understand thank you very much for your help I realy appreciate your help

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@aronVincze anytime bro.

[@mimer1219]

hello sir im planning to buy a zippo i dont smoke but i want to try tricks because they look cool as heck but the problem is that the original zippo website doesnt ship to parcel lockers and i would like to not let my parents know because they 100% will be mad at me and i have a question does the site "allegro sell original zippos" just asking. Thanks.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Never herd of it. Lots of authentic zippos for sale on eBay. Which also ships to P.O. Boxes

[@ZEBULON181]

I remember that Camel

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Sweet

[@augustaking8]

Piano wire?

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Good idea sir

[@VeitKrammel]

🖖

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

❤️👍

[@VeitKrammel]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors thank you for the cool stuff 👌

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@VeitKrammel anytime bro !

[@vladimirvasic8388]

I buy on flee market Zippo black Matte, down in right corner have 26. I tried to find, why, only I found, it s maybe from priest or officer, in reddit somebody wrote. ( 26.) machine curves.

[@xexplosionsniperx479]

It’s been awhile how have you been

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Hey buds ! Great what about urself

[@xexplosionsniperx479]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors pretty decent trying to love life I suppose

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@xexplosionsniperx479 that’s all u can do buds keep your chin up and nose to the grind stone. Worry only about your happiness