Stuck Zipper on G3 from Salt

[Mark Yoshida]

Any suggestions to unsticking a zipper of chest pocket? Last time it was used in the salt years ago. I washed the waders but never checked the zippers. I could soak in hot soapy water, but thought I would ask here. Also contacted Simms for Ideas, but not heard back. Any lubricants?
Thanks

 

[DimeBrite]

How bad is the mineral accumulation? Vinegar soak, SaltX soak, then zipper lubricant might help.

 

[Mark Yoshida]

How bad is the mineral accumulation? Vinegar soak, SaltX soak, then zipper lubricant might help.

No idea. It does not budge, but looks clean from the outside.

 

[DimeBrite]

No idea. It does not budge, but looks clean from the outside.

Good. You have a chance to remove it then.

 

[wanderingrichard]

Yeah, what he said. And don't skimp on the SaltX

 

[kmudgn]

If its corroded from salt, I would suggest using PB Blaster. It's an automotive product, but the best thing I know of to "unstuck" stuff. It is petroleum based so you will have to wash post use. I would then use one of the many available zipper lubes after each salt dunk.

 

[SurfnFish]

WD40, let it soak in, should free up