how to care for a zippo lighter?

[Shelly21]

I do not smoke, but I'm sick of guys coming up to me asking for a light when I don't have a lighter. So, I purchased an used zippo from ebay.

well, the thingy that you use the thumb on is slightly rusted and the flint is worn, the "wick" is rusted looking too... is there anyway to restore this to usable condition?

 

[minendo]

Replace the wick and flint.

 

[AbAbber2k]

I have no clue, I'm just posting because of this...

Lighter Tricks? WTF happened to Zippo Tricks.com???

 

[Chunkee]

use exess ronsonol and get it all over the lighter...fun at the bar and inside your pocket

jC

 

[zanieladie]

Wouldn't it have been cheaper to buy one of those inexpensive disposable ones?

 

[Shelly21]

Originally posted by: minendo
Replace the wick and flint.

I assume that they sell them at a cigar store then?

how about the rust? what should I use?

 

[imported_LoKe]

You bought a used Zippo? How much did you spend? I imagine after shipping, you paid more than you would have for a new one locally.

You'll need to replace the flint and fill the fluid occasionally; the wick should last you a good bit of time.

 

[Shelly21]

Originally posted by: zanieladie
Wouldn't it have been cheaper to buy one of those inexpensive disposable ones?

Meh, I saw people doing cool tricks with it, so I wanted one too. It supposely will last forever. And it's made in the USA.

 

[zanieladie]

Originally posted by: Shelly21

Originally posted by: zanieladie
Wouldn't it have been cheaper to buy one of those inexpensive disposable ones?

Meh, I saw people doing cool tricks with it, so I wanted one too. It supposely will last forever. And it's made in the USA.

Ah...makes sense then. 🙂