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Keeping Zips Free of Salt Corrosion in Viking Marine's Latest Product Care Video

22nd February 2021
Ian O'Meara of Viking Marine with some tips for keeping sailing gear clear of salt water damage
Ian O'Meara of Viking Marine with some tips for keeping sailing gear clear of salt water damage in the video below

We've all been there, forgetting to wash a sailing jacket only to discover the next time you pull it out of the bag, the zip is corroded. It's normally due to not being washed out thoroughly with fresh water that expensive marine clothing gets destroyed.

There are multiple tactics you can use to remove salt from zippers and keep your items in working condition.

Salt buildup often occurs on the zippers of sailing jackets and trousers, boots and bags. Zippers should be cleaned of salt buildup so that they don’t stick or corrode. 

In his latest product care video, Viking Marine's Ian O'Meara from Dun Laoghaire Harbour on Dublin Bay explains how salt is the natural enemy of sailing wear. Ian gives some tips on how to prevent salt from destroying your zips.

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