Problem, please help.

[zipponoob]

Thanks for clicking.

My recently bought zippo is NOT bringing up fluid. I refilled it, sparked it 30 times, no fluid. I waited a bit, and tried again 20 times. Then I checked cotton. It was damp. Then l sparked the flint wheel another 5 times, and it lit. However, when I try tricks, and its supposed to light, it doesnt. I have taken Damien's advice, and weaved my wick through all the cotton. Still, no help. Please help, thank you in advance. lf you require pics then Ill post them.

[freddythefox]

i had the same problem with one of mine.there are a few posts about it on page 3 of taking care of your lighter.

[Spanish Flea]

www.spanishflea.com/How2.html


I hope this helps,

Spanish Flea

[zipponoob]

Now, my black matte has the same problem, the flint wheel doesnt make sparks either though, am I just very unlucky?

[zipponoob]

Ive located the problem. My flint wheel is smooth! Does anyone sell replacement ones or is there anyway to fix this?

[zipponoob]

Thanks to Spanish Flea, he fixed my zippo. The flint wheel had built up so much flint residue on it that it was smooth and wouldnt spark.

[Spanish Flea]

zipponoob said:

Thanks to Spanish Flea, he fixed my zippo. The flint wheel had built up so much flint residue on it that it was smooth and wouldnt spark.

It's not the flint that gunks up your flint wheel. is dirt and skin from your grubby little fingers. I.E. you have dirty hands.

Spanish Flea