Maintenance & Care
Tips and tricks for maintaining your lighters, pipes, and other accessories.
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7 totalAfter many questions about Zippo care, I decided to write this guide. Covering fuel, wicks, flints, and common issues. Feel free to add your tips in replies!Fuel: Only use genuine …
The hinge on my daily carry Zippo has gotten loose over time. The lid doesn't stay open anymore. Is this fixable or do I need to send it in for …
Mumbai monsoon is brutal on metal items. How do you protect your collection from humidity and rust during the wet months? My vintage pieces especially need protection.
Got a 1950s brass Zippo with beautiful natural patina. My wife thinks it looks dirty and wants me to polish it. What's the collector's view - keep the patina or …
My Xikar torch lighter has started sputtering and giving weak flame. It's only 6 months old. Tried bleeding and refilling but no improvement. Any ideas what could be wrong?
Just bought a beautiful 1960s Zippo but the insert has significant rust on the cam and spring. The case is perfect. What's the safest way to remove rust without damaging …
My older butane lighter won't hold fuel anymore - likely the O-rings are shot. Where can I get replacement O-rings and how hard is the DIY repair?