How To Fix Loose Zippo Hinge 

I've had the same zippo for 10 years, I have carried it probably the last 4 years everyday and the lid has always been pretty loose since I got it back out. I just fixed it in 5 minutes and I'm grateful for this video. I was worried I would break the hinge before.

Absolutely phenomenal guide, fixed my two zippos with underbites, thanks!

I've had my lighter for 20 years... thank you for helping me tighten my hinge. it's still pretty loose but much much better!!!!

I haven't run into this problem yet, but it's good knowing that fixing it isn't too complex. Didn't know how important Zippos are to you, it's something that is old and tested, and can last w/care.

This gonna be a frequently viewed video lmao

Brand spanking new black crackle came with an underbite. Which I heard is pretty common for these. Fixed in 30 seconds or less. Thanks so much brother 🇨🇦🤘🏻

Thank you for the tips! Very helpful. I just shared your video to the Best Damn EDC group on Facebook that I'm a member of. A lot of zippo fans over there, and figured this may help someone else out. Thanks again!

"Bingo Bango Bob's your uncle." I'm going to have to add that 1 to my repertoire.

Thank you so much for the help! I had an old brass zippo that was given to me with a loose lid and this fixed the problem i subscribed

Thanks for this. Haven't found a video on fixing the hinge as good as this. I hate having to send things in, or have something fixed for me if I could do it myself, so I will try this.

Great info! Looks like I'm gonna be dragging all my old Zippos with broke hinges out and repairing. Thanks

He’s so wholesome 🥺 I’m looking into getting my first zippo and this guy is just so wholesome

This video helped me fix my underbite odin zippo in 3 mins. Thanks man!

Thanks man! This was a great video. Need more people like you on the internet, do it yourself, problem solvers!

Very informative, im gonna fix my old trick zippo up. Dont forget to change the lid oil aswell my friend

I watch you whenever I can and learn more every time.

Hey thanks a lot man it was really helpful, bought a used zippo and was completely of kilter and your video really helped

Thanks for the video! Just managed to get my zippo back to as flush as possible and less loose on the hinge! This really helped me out a lot

Got to try the Victronox Swiss Tool MX plier tool hinge fixer lots bigger than the Spirit Swiss Tool both stainless steel high crominum content steel ! Nice video Mike !

I’ve just saved a zippo that belonged to my dad for more than 20 years. Thank you!

Thanks, you certainly showed me how to fix my EDC Zippo displaying the lose-lid problem.

Yeeiyy, thanks, that was really helpful, - and I finally got back this "tight feeling" of my Zippos! 🔥 Thanks, man, and good luck! 👍

2AM brought your channel to my attention and subbed you. Good stuff. Thank you.

Thanks for the video. Good repair ! BTW, I think doing tricks with a Zippo is OK and part of the experience of owning one, or many. One of the pleasures, and if not purpose of this great object, is to play with it. Keep going. Great channel.

Hi, new to the channel. Was looking for zippo quick fixes & i'm glad i found your vids. Very detailed explanation, all my zippos are fixed proper now thanks! Greetings from all across the globe, Malaysia 🇲🇾✌🏼

Holly shit.. youve hearted a lot of coments, its nice to see you care about your comunity and listen to what others have to say. Keep up the good work

This tutorial can really solve my problem. Thank you!

Great video, fixed my 1991 zippo in a few minutes.

Yeah, a hinge can be A LITTLE loose when open, but it’s very obvious that Zippo’s manufacturing standards have become sub zero as of the past 20 years. Amazon is full of people reporting genuine products as counterfeits, because they just can’t imagine a real product by an established brand would feel this shabby. It’s the age old brand name problem, where the accountants have come in and found out how badly they can make the construction so that people just about value their time sending it back more than they hate the quality. Corporatism. As someone with a very fond memory of the 80s zippo I got from my brother, I’m just not gonna buy a new one. Breaks my heart when companies piss on their legacy like this…

Thanks man, just aligned my 1941 replica by this video. Greetings from Istanbul!

I got a tumbled brass armor a few hours ago on your recommendation. I love it, especially the sound and weight, the hinge was absolutely terrible out of the box though, like every zippo that isn't a replica 😅 I start by squeezing the hinges together from the outside edges, then get them all aligned flat by squeezing them from the inside like you do. From there I take a hand file to the four corners around the hinge if they need it then I'll put a rag over the lighter and lightly tap the top corners down into shape with a hammer especially if theres a gap closer to the hinge than the wheel.

Exactly what I was looking for, thanks Bro, subscribed

Perfectly! Thank you for so easy, and detailing repair manual ! :))

Dude thank you so much I thought mine was loose and it wasn’t it’s just how they are. Thanks for explaining that

Thanks. You saved me the shipping cost of having to send it back to the Zippo factory.

What a lad! Thanks mate, very much appreciated!

You really helped me with this one. Thanks alot the plier method worked

Excellent explanation, thanks from France !

Nice one thanks for the great tutorial my zippo is now fixed feels like new

Thanks for the video very informative my friend. subscribed to you. I jsut got back into zippos. Have a brushed one from years back almost new and just got a polished brass cause i love brass lok. Now i see there are different versions, 1941, high armor. Im looking for the brass polish in high armor for the next one.

Thank you for this video brother. A very big help. New subscriber from Philippines. Cheers 🍻

Another great video hinging on perfect !

This was a great video. Many thanks!

Vice grips does the same thing as the pliers btw, it flattens the interior hinges quickly and only take about a second. I didn't have any plier on me when I watched this so I used the vice grips instead!

Thanks fixed my 35 year old zippo's hinges. It was so lose I was thinking I was gonna have to send in to get fixed.

Thanks for the info. Just made a hinge pin

Love it.. thank you for the knowledge

nice work ZF! this is the best zippo channel on youtube, hands down. please could you help with rayon vs cotton sometime. i.e when rayon gets old, is cotton better or worse to use. cheers! and all the best with growing the channel.

this video made my fucking day, the lid of my Zippo was moved forward after it fell down, now i fixed it in 2 min. thank you

Best Video how to fix this . Thx . I got a New High polish brass armor. With a wiggle cap . I tighten them and it is fixed . Thnx to you .

You're a Godsend dude

This is a great Chanel .I just subscribed wayne

Great explanations, Thanks.

This video so helpful. Thanks.. Loves from Turkey..

glad you're monetized :) well done

Awesome video, just fixed some of my zippos!

Thank u my zippo afgan case was going to the right and now its streight

Thanks for your video, I just bought a 40th anniversary pipe zippo and it came with a VERY loose hinge. I’d say almost an 1/8 of an inch of movement from left to right. Not sure if I should send it back or not.

Great as always

I just learned something thanks

Good to know very informative

"I bang a lotta tricks out" ... save some for the rest of us. Thanks for the tips

nice u helped me a lot Thanks

Great video

Nice tutorial....I like it

I love this video tho I would like to know what kind of doors your messing with as a carpenter I've never installed a door that you can move like you said and after watching this video I even checked my door in the house and none of them have and wiggle in the hinges at all if your doors are like this they most likely need new hinges

Thank you !!

Good job my zippo olso had this problems..

It works great thanks

Awesome vid...thanks man Saved me from having to mail mine in. 👍🍂🔥💨JB

Ha! Grips... It may not be correct but I'll be damned if i didnt know what he was talkin' about. And I supose thats easier than calling them lineman's pliers. Simple vids! Simple solutions! & Simple names!.. My kinda guy!🤙 Thanks buddy!! Got a sub from me..

Thanks!

Need to try this out still

I have my zippo for 35 years, didn't know it was a problem til now

Love this guide and the 10 minute one where you wrapped the pliers in electrical tape, that’s what I did with my leatherman. However the teeth on yours look more grippy, do you know the brand of those pliers? I tried looking on Amazon. TIA

Hello Dr Zippo ... Best wishes from India ❤

Thankfully my zippo is good now after watching your video, thanks

Thanks king

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New subscriber , very interesting and informative , the problem I have with some of my Zippos is the flint is corroded and jammed solid did any of your videos deal with this problem , thank's in advance Jim Fitzpatrick

Thanks

Are there any videos on replacing the 2pc hinge on the case?

I got my peace sign zippo really likes it 😍❤️ Nice video man keep up your video make me happy and make me proud zippo collector ❤️📹

Does Zippo fix the loose hing with in live time warranty?

Hi just found my sons old zippo in a box, no wick, flint wheel frozen and fixed but it dosen't latch, or snap close.

Free Zippos? Okay I’ll subscribe 😂

The way this dude explains stuff makes me think he and I could've been Zippo-buddies for Life if we didn't live the whole planet's fat part away from each other !! Thank you dude! u could've been like a professional explaining-type-person-something-something idunno anyway I watched this twice just for the scincerety of this dude while he's explaining stuff !! Okay; I will hence forward call you the Zippo-practor.. You know, like Chiropractor? cuz of all the adjustments and stuff ?! 🤗 anyway, thank you for showing this! i've been sending in Zippos to Zippo's fix-service but they allways come back with a lotta Scars from the hinge-welding and some even got PTSD I think.. 🤔Okay maybe not PTSD but you guys get the point i hope. Anyway thanks dude !! Greetingss from the Earth-part that always needs USA either when we're in yet another war, or when we just need a light! 😏✌ Cheeeerz !!

An even easier way and less involved is remove the hinge pin put a slight bend in it and reinstall it. It takes about 30 seconds and tightens it right up

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Do you polish your brass zippo with brasso or something, or is that the natural patina from normal use?

So Good See this hinge fixing... Thanq..... Ill fix it mine.. Me only

My Zippo is missing some hinge pieces and is very loose . Had it for years and still carry it

Got a 41 replica for my birthday that brand new outta the box cocks a bit to one side and is kinda springy in that direction. Gonna see if use and breaking it in makes it better before trying this.

Make sure to check out the new Zippo Fanatic 77 Outdoors channel as this old one was hacked. Just search in the youtube search bar and be sure to include the new outdoor part. He's back! Let's help him get the channel rebuilt!

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How about a 1935 zippo. How would you fix under/over bite on it?

I think a paper clip will also work as a replacement for the pin. I think it's also better option then the nail you're using.

Mine has an interesting pin issue. Mine is an old 67 vietnam war time zippo. And the pin look to be to small for the actual hindge.

I have a 1969 zippo been trying to find a new hinge pin... safety pin will work?