RMC J24 zipper

[Jaymig926]

Hello all
On my RMC j24 I’ve had a problem with the main zipper not closing
I’ve just replaced the pull and still doesn’t close properly. I notice on the left side of the zipper towards the bottom there is some sag which seems to affect the zipper correctly closing when trying to zip
Does the main zipper need to be completely replaced?
Any suggestions on where to turn for replacement ?
I would like to have an original RMC zipper as a replacement
In the meantime I’ll reach out to RMC to see if they offer a replacement service
Thanks to all
Happy New Year !!
Jay

 

[jeo]

I would like to have an original RMC zipper as a replacement

That’s the last thing you want to do, it’ll just break again.

Does the main zipper need to be completely replaced?

Yes. It may be fixable but these zips are trash and it’ll eventually need to be replaced.

Any suggestions on where to turn for replacement ?

I’d source a NOS 50’s Talon and send it to Dena from Great Leather. She has replaced at least two zippers on RMC J-24s that I’m aware of and both times she did a great job.

 

[Biff42]

That’s the last thing you want to do, it’ll just break again.


Yes. It may be fixable but these zips are trash and it’ll eventually need to replaced.

I’d source a NOS 50’s Talon and send it to Dena from Great Leather. She has replaced at least two zippers on RMC J-24s that I’m aware of and both times she did a great job.

Yes, Dena is great to work with, give her a call.

 

[Jaymig926]

Thank you !

 

[Jaymig926]

That’s the last thing you want to do, it’ll just break again.


Yes. It may be fixable but these zips are trash and it’ll eventually need to be replaced.

I’d source a NOS 50’s Talon and send it to Dena from Great Leather. She has replaced at least two zippers on RMC J-24s that I’m aware of and both times she did a great job.

If you can post a pic of the replaced zippers on the jackets
Thanks again very much !

 

[Biff42]

If you can post a pic of the replaced zippers on the jackets
Thanks again very much !

I swear there's another RMC thread with the same issue.

 

[jeo]

Sorry, can’t help, they weren’t mine. Out of those two jackets I mentioned, I know for sure that @JCSD is a TFL member so perhaps if he sees this, he can post pics of the job Dena did.

 

[photo2u]

Hello all
On my RMC j24 I’ve had a problem with the main zipper not closing
I’ve just replaced the pull and still doesn’t close properly. I notice on the left side of the zipper towards the bottom there is some sag which seems to affect the zipper correctly closing when trying to zip
Does the main zipper need to be completely replaced?
Any suggestions on where to turn for replacement ?
I would like to have an original RMC zipper as a replacement
In the meantime I’ll reach out to RMC to see if they offer a replacement service
Thanks to all
Happy New Year !!
Jay

I was wondering, Can you share the zipper damage? Or can you share a short video of the demonstrating the zipper problems? Several days, another member shared his zipper problem video.

 

[Jaymig926]

Seems maybe one side is stretched

 

[Jaymig926]

I even replaced the pull but didn’t make a difference

 

[photo2u]

The Male zipper is not seating all the way down. Remember, the jackets were tested during quality control for proper function. Put the jacket on. Pull down with left hand the zipper, making sure both zipper tapes are taut.

 

[photo2u]

Please click on this link. Basically, the same problem: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/zipper-problems-on-new-rainbow-country.117222/

 

[Cheech]

As a curious bystander who will be replacing the main zips on a couple of jackets, do any of you have recommendations for where to source NOS Talons? Thanks in advance!

 

[Bfd70]

I sold jcsd the 24. It was mine. 1st of two rmc mains to fail. Dena did a great job at a very fair price. She is putting a 2 way on my Lw 23 right now

 

[Bfd70]

The Male zipper is not seating all the way down. Remember, the jackets were tested during quality control for proper function. Put the jacket on. Pull down with left hand the zipper, making sure both zipper tapes are taut.

Mine separated at chest level

 

[photo2u]

Mine separated at chest level

Yes, that sometimes happens to weak teeth.

 

[Bfd70]

Both the jackets were otherwise wonderful, but fool me twice. They won’t get any more of my filthy lucre

 

[photo2u]

I sold jcsd the 24. It was mine. 1st of two rmc mains to fail. Dena did a great job at a very fair price. She is putting a 2 way on my Lw 23 right now

Do it yourself and save $2 Benjies in the process. Not that difficult, really.

 

[Bfd70]

Man, i pay to get my pants hemmed