Zippo Lighter Restoration repair and refill
Restoration and repair of broken zippo lighter plus correct fluid refill. Today I restore a relatively new lighter with a beautiful sexy lady keyhole motive on it.
This zippo lighter is not very old. A subscriber on KZhead sent it to me to restore. He wrote that it has been laying in the water outside his house for some time now and wanted to challenge me do the restoration and make it work again. I accepted the challenge.
Restoration Process
I started with loosen up the parts with WD40 rust remover. The zippo lighter inside case was stuck in the zippo bottom case. It was not only the rust, someone/something ran over it for sure. When loose I separated all the parts and cleaned them all with the methods that I found necessary for this restoration.
I chose to sandblast the metal motive and the lighter case + hand grind the lighter outer case with grit 1500 paper to get rid of the plating and get that beautiful brass visible again. I loaded the sandblaster with glass beads to achieve perfect results when sandblasting on cast iron. I use only 80 psi pressure on my air compressor when sandblasting.
In this video I also describe how to refill fluid correctly on your Zippo lighter and show you where you can spare an extra flint.
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Thanks for watching my restoration video. See you next week.
Music: Portrait of time - From KZhead free audio library.
In this video I restore and repair a relatively new zippo lighter with a beautiful sexy lady keyhole motive on it. Let me know what you think. 🙂 And DON’T FORGET TO SEE My Broken Machine Gun Lighter Restoration Video: kzhead.info/sun/nZuNoKeuomR_nmw/bejne.html Best wishes Martin
Hey, love your videos, you are catching very good camera angles and details. Do you film with one camera? I see that your camera is focusing very well, what model it is? Where are you located? I repair power tools and now I have drill thats need to be restored and I have old Makita drywall screwdriver I repaired it, but I need to restore metal case...
Thanks for watching Handyman and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍 - I live in Sweden - You are talented your self 🙂😉👌
@@AwesomeRestorations Clearly your items are from dives in the ocean? Do you dive or do you have a friend who dives? Where do your restorations come from?
Where r from?
@@shanuansari758 hey Shaad 2424, i believe you're asking where Martin is from? Uhm, his first comment 5 days ago states that he's from Sweden. Where are you from?
What’s the difference between a hippo and a Zippo? One is pretty heavy and the other.... is a little lighter.....
Oh no, why have you done this.
Brilliant
I wish i didnt read this comment...
Ba-dum-Ts
i have to say that i was pretty high when i wrote this.
This is 10 months old and he’s still coming back to like comments, that’s some real dedication
Offcourse I do :) every comment is much appreciated
I just realized that the zippo is depicting the view of someone looking through a keyhole, clever
Whoa, i didn't even notice that until I read this
Me first minute in "this looks like a fun project I can try at home" me 5 min in realising I dont own any of the equipments required "ok what even is a sandblaster?"
Is like flame thrower but shoots glass as small as sand +40 dmg
Had the same idea i swear hhhhhh
@@Ahmetfusta hmm the more you know
And today's episode of "What the hell is in my recomended now?" ZIPPO RESTORATION
lol i love watching these and my zippo arrives on the 6 of august but my fuel not till the 10th :(
Lmao yes
Word thats exactly what happened to me xD
Im pretty sure that your recommended is based on what you watch and im also sure that the whole recommeded joke is suprisingly unfunny
Oh my Goal...
Let’s be honest, nobody searched for this but great video still
*C O R R E C T*
Yup
No cap🧢
This popped up on my reccomended, and I was not dissapointed.
NoobCentral JH *N O B R I M*
Just lovely. Loved when the sand blasting suddenly revealed the waist cincher on the figure. Going down to brass with the silver keyhole detail was a great choice!
Glad you enjoyed it
I’d like to also say, the restoration work is impeccable… but Marty’s video editing and production work is something to be admired!
I like how there's no talking or music just the sounds of the tools and work.
I like u 😂
Luis Sonnenuntergang XD
Nohomo
Just the sound of the tools is music to me
Ofc, cuz Tool is best band.
This reminds of the scene in that one toy story movie where the old man restores woody.
Молодец парень ты восстановил зажигалку
for real hahahaha nice oneb
I was just thinking that !
Yes you are wright
Why is that scene so satisfying tho.
sandblasting is the most satisfying part
As a Zippo collector, I must say... Man, what a great job! I thought that I was giving proper maintenance to my own lighters, until I saw this. I learned a lot, and I'm thankful for it. Now, about the fluids... It depends for what you're going to use it really. The original fluid has very good qualities, since it burns slow, useful for prolonged uses before refill, and because it's odorless, a most-have feature for a smoker. Other fluids have one quality or the other, bur rarely both. If the burning is good, then it's very smelly; If it doesn't smell, then it burns a lot of fluid on very little time.
thank you so much for your comment Manuel I really appreciate it :)
Imagine if this exact thing gets restored by anoyher youtuber in a 100yrs
that would be epic
anoyher youtuber would be cool
It will probably be banned in 100 years the way the world is heading.
@@BrandonGavin_EDC lol
If we even make it passed 2020
I wish i had a relationship as strong as that super glue holding the badge for all those years
The lighter is two years old
So someone meaning to restore love might tear u apart by burning u alive and then peeling ur skin off
@@Txstyment ok
Same
Same
You Sir, are amazing. I started to watch your videos with the USMC lighter you restored; as a Former Marine, I was quite proud of your restoration. Since then I have been watching your whole library! Your attention to detail, along with unique options to address the pieces of restoration, is truly awesome. You are greatly talented and really put your heart into the process.
thanks so much Michael :)
My new favorite past time, watching restorations. Beats the ranting and raving of the other channels. Cheers mate, excellent work.
Thanks 👍
Perfect camera angles Tight editing Bright lighting Focused shots Well done dude
Thanks for watching and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍
@@AwesomeRestorations And yeah... Good job sandblasting that ass 😂
Awesome Restorations your videos is like asmr but better.
EARTH SUCKS and yet 2800 haters 🙄
And no annoying music! 😊
Fun fact: If it's a real zippo, you can send it to the zippo headquarters and they repair it for free. No matter the condition, all zippos have a never ending warranty
They will get it to mechanically work - but not what he just did. They would pull the insert and put a new one in. There... works.
They may have known that, but they do like restoring things, and making videos about it.
This video was filmed in zippo headquarters itself 🙃
You need to have proof of purchase Or else they can’t repair it
he work at zippo headquarters
I'm so in love with the tools and the process in this video.
I totally understand - I have the same urge ;)
Hello:)
Looks like you're lighting up the restoration game! Great job on bringing that rare gun lighter back to life.
I have no idea why this came up as a recommended video, but once I started to watch it, I couldn't stop.
Thx for reading my mind and typing my comment😅😅it was very interesting to watch tho
Same here... it's oddly satisfying ...
How is it so fascinating and relaxing at the same time?
same here
3:40 "This lady needs sandblasting." *Sandman* has entered the chat.
Metallica - «Enter Sandman»
All I could think of was Ass blasting with a sand blaster 😂
Mr. Sandman, man me a sand
Yusuf T-Deen whoa there
🤣🤣🤣
Damn, that lighter went through hell, it was less than two years old when you got it.
Do people pour it in acid rain and dirt or smth
Это очень здорово, что вы делаете реставрацию старых предметов. Я хочу так же, жаль у меня такой мастерской, но думаю скоро будет. Спасибо вам за прекрасные примеры!!!
thank you for your kind words :)
So so relaxing, i suffer with emotional anger issues and i find your show helps me bypass the actual thoughts of hurting myself or others . So thankyou from Ben Daley liverpool uk
thank you so much :)
😂😂😂
So do I do you wanna meet up for a fight
@@WhiteEnglish what????
It’s so calming right
Quit smoking over 4 years ago but still carry.a Zippo every day. Do miss the smell of the original Zippo lighter fluid.
У вас золотые руки 🙏 теперь я ваш фанат)) буду учиться по вашим видео . осталось найти экспонат
I’ve sent Zippo lighters back for repair many times with no problems. One several times until they sent it back with a new one and said “it’s done.”❤
“Sandblasting a beautiful lady” thats a saying i never thought I would hear or read
r/BrandNewSentence
So much skill and precision going into this restoration not to mention the camerawork. Truly a work of art done by a professional. Wow!
Thank you very much!
I have no idea why I enjoy these lighter videos. But I watch fascinated to the end. Perhaps it’s from seeing Zippos in the hands of so many of my family, or the memories around the ones from military personnel and how much they were loved by them. Or maybe it’s the little bit of WD-40 and the amazing containers of various liquids. Could the cooler filled with beer…. Or the tools…I remember refilling my Dad’s Zippo, putting in the new flint and the smell of the lighter fluid.
or just the lady on the lighter 😉👍
@@AwesomeRestorations 👍I’m pleading the 5th-
All work and no talking. Now, that's what I'm talking about. I really enjoyed this video.
Glad you enjoyed!
These videos are so much more enjoyable when they lack music. Thankfully you did not use new age or dance club tracks.
Thanks for watching 👍 😉
@Aniquin Besides the annoyance, if you happen to be listening with headphones then it is torturous because the bass is always too loud.
Clyde Denby I would’ve preferred Darude Sandstorm
@@AruMaLyon none works best. JMHO
Always the same melody, beat repeatedly going over and over again. People who listen to that are musically challenged.
These videos are so much more enjoyable when they lack music.
There's this pretty cool thing called the volume buttons you should try using them
@@sdick7295 Then you can't hear the actual work being done. Can you separate the audio files for me? Thanks Chad.
@@sdick7295 Like failed sarcasm much? :-)
I like the sound of the tools without the music. Very ASMR
Bruh use spotify if you want to watch this with music
Dude, I gotta say, never seen your videos all the way thru. I'm so high when I start watching that the mesmerizing video puts me to sleep. I'm sure you do good work tho
A "B18" lighter is made in 2018. What a horrific 2 year existence that must have been for such an ornate Zippo! Also, it's worth noting, that Zippo would have repaired the lighter at no charge, under its lifetime warranty. The company is amazing!
This channel: does a whole process of restoring a lighter 5-Minute Crafts: CoKe
The crack heads of 5-minute crafts
@@dantom1 lmao ikr
Puh 5-minute crafts more like 5-minute craps hahaha I’m stupid
@@KitTkat-oq7dk lmaooo thats a better name ngl
Don't forget the hot glue hahaha
I'm was totally memorized with this restoration. Best ten minutes I ever spent on a you tube video
Thanks for watching and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍
Sixtynineth like
*_"memorized"??_* The word you had in mind could be "mesmerized", maybe? ;-)
Some of these lighter restores are crazy because you restore them to almost better than they would've been out of the box originally
thank you for your kind words :)
32 million people: *"Ah, sexy lady zippo lighter. I n t e r e s t i n g"*
Brilliant. Could have be so easily ruined by overlaying stupid music, great to hear real sounds.
This man took care of his lighter more than my parents take care of me
sorry to hear that
sad
And that’s on trauma... such a mood
why tf you lying
Sad and true 🤣🔨
In this throwaway world it just shows how things can be repaired and saved, my Grandfather used a Zippo, great video
Exactly Gary Thanks for watching 👍 🙂
Its funny how stainless steel, chrome plating and brass can have so much rust on it.Nice job restoring it.
The Red Corset is the perfect touch. I didn't even know that was a lady until you started sandblasting. Great work!
Thanks Scott 👌😉
Have to admire his patience! I would've just brought a new one.
But if we still keep buying if we still keep trashing where all our trash is going to end
@@vivianarias104 what?
@@Microfs basically recycle
What a fantastic video, who knew that a Zippo lighter had been recovered from the Titanic! I wonder what Zippo would have done if it had have been sent back to them under their lifetime warranty...
thank you so much :)
Zippo would have repair it. But not the insert; those get replaced & the original returned to the owner. I've had a few repaired by Zippo. Clever touch with the snappy Titanic reference, btw. I wonder how many people know that's not possible because timeline.
@@Bob9961 Zippo absolutely would not have repaired this. They would have offered a replacement from their current range. The restoration of this lighter is very skillful. I have sent some Zippos back for repair, they are great at redoing hinges, but any 'restoration' of the case is just something they don't tackle. On one of my dads old lighters, they offered a replacement case (current range) rather than repair damage...
This is BETTER than the King's of restoration show on History channel. 👍
thank you so much :)
"First time sandblasting a beautiful woman " 😂😂
😂
*shows her ass* 🤔
@@AwesomeRestorations you totally blasted her
Just some booty cheeks
If someone takes away a like, it’ll be at 420 likes.
I love how he didn't put music. That was satisfying
I absolutely love watching your videos!! I enjoy seeing things being brought back to life and I learn new techniques to cleaning objects. Please keep these videos coming. I love this pretty lady zippo video alot!!
thank you so much Eric :)
I absolutely love all of your videos and your work. You are very talented and take pride in restoring each of the pieces. Great job.
Thank you very much!
She's a beautiful gal now. Better than she's looked in a while
Thanks for watching and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍
1h da manhã e eu aqui vendo a restauração de um esqueiro.
Akakak
@@impetra9435 esse canal é brasileiro
@@wesleygabriel5890 eu dei conta! :)) // pq vc disse isso!!?🙃
@@impetra9435 eu tava perguntando esqueci o ponto de interrogação
@@wesleygabriel5890 aaah, é o título ta em português a descrição tbm, e o cmntr ta em inglês, então aí complicou um pouco Mas acho q é
世界中の人がこの動画を見てると思うと思想や人種が違っても好きなものが同じってなんかいいな 素晴らしい動画をこれからも作り続けてください! 日本より愛をこめて
Viciada neste canal! Adoro ps resultados! Parabéns pelo capricho! Abraço da seguidora de SP - Brasil!
Thanks Renata for watching and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍🏻 :)
Hello:)
Your videos are so peaceful, this is coming from a severely depressed millennial lol, keep up the good work, you're so talented. God bless you!
Hang in there buddy
Better days are coming! I promise you!
My Man, always worth the minutes spent on watching your masterwork .
thank you so much I appreciate it :)
I searched for all his videos as I truly find them entertaining and creative
thanks so much Pamela :)
Excelente
Perfecto
Muito bom
Veri Gud
@@leektheus5365 que porra de nome é esse KKKKK
Satisfacción
Who could possibly dislike this vid 😱? That’s crazy, this was awesome.
Thanks for watching and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍 👌😘
Today’s version of feminist
It's probably due to the fact that he keeps pointing at stuff in his close up shots. It's unnecessary and pretty annoying. There is an unspoken expectation by the viewer that if someone shoots, edits, reviews, and posts a video then each shot or framed close up matters and it doesn't need pointed out. I'm fine with what the video is about but really do not like the pointing. I didn't dislike but I kinda wanted to...
Who knows, haters or non-smokers :))
Probably the people who understand the difference between restoration and modification.
I wonder if there is a tool, device, gadget and / or machine that you don't own! Your workshop must be a awe inducing wonderland for laymen like me. Your videos are an example of professional approach to the matter at hand... I mean your able hands! I love watching you applying your artistry... geez how I envy you! Keep them videos coming!
thank you so much for your kind words I really appreciate them :) I can tell you that I have several machines/tools on my list of things I need to buy
It is a pleasure to see with open eyes the wonderful art Which you give a different look of when you renew the old
Thanks buddy for the kind words 🙂
The most random, cool thing, I’ve seen in awhile.
Not exactly sure why I was recommended this, but I'm not complaining
Finally found something good to watch at work.
Your videos truly are amazing! Over the moon I stumbled upon your work!! 💙
thank you so much for watching :)
Let's take a moment to appreciate that this guy liked a comment from two days ago, while this is over 8 months old
I always try to read all comments - new or old video it doesn't matter ;)
8 months is not that special, the video isn't that old lol
@@AwesomeRestorations that's what makes you better than most KZheadrs
@@AwesomeRestorations Recommended. Subscribed! You are one talented individual.
Your videos are so relaxing and it has started me looking at junk shops, charity shops etc and house sales.. found a few treasures. Keep safe. Regards from South Africa..
How are there dislikes on a restoration video? What is there not to like?
Probably how much he tells you to like and sub through the vid. I personally can forgive doing it once because it proves effective. But seeing that through out the whole video is annoying especially since this guy isn't struggling for views
I know right? He does a great job as well so I don’t get it. If you don’t like restorations why even watch in the first place.
Could be the number of times the video says to like and subscribe, I found it a little obnoxious
Feminists being jealous of the woman’s ass
@@user-zh7mo7bi2e...😂😂😂
Que buen trabajo, me encantan este tipo de cosas, agradezco que lo tengas subtitulado.
Love your videos! My favorite part is that there's no dialog or music; just the sounds of the shop & work being done. I noticed this had a musical introduction; please drop that! It's not needed at all in my opinion! Keep up the great videos!
наткнулась случайно на это видео,так залипла, я в шоке, вот это сила реставрации, мастер просто сотворил чудо, прекрасное преображение
Я думал что здесь нет русских.
@@kern6904 я тоже не ожидала оказаться тут, случайная рекомендация от ютуба
@@valeriyast6023 vdd cara
It looks wonderful. I like how you coloured the lady’s corset red.
Мечтаю о такой мастерской :)
Русский
Добрый вечер, Мартин. Интересно, как я могла пропустить эту работу?? Замечательно 👍. Солнечного дня. 🇷🇺
I freaking love the flipping bench!! Great idea
Damn you. I had no intention of watching this and yet here I am at the end of the video.......again.
😂 sorry - or no actually I'm not sorry I'm glad you did
just got this in my recommendations not what I was expecting to see but boy it was soothing.
glad you liked it :)
Кайф☺️🤤классный ролик,обожаю реставрацию Zippa,как же хочется себе оригинал зажигалки Zippa)) ☺️
Me when I clicked on KZhead expecting to watch some memes, but got this in my recommended instead: "I came looking for copper and found gold"
Thanks for watching and for your kind words I really appreciate it 😉👍 ❤
Watching someone take this much dedication is what happens when you respect the skill that someone took to teach it to you. Thank you for making this video and channel.
I appreciate that!
Perfection! Love the touch of red.
thanks Jeff glad you liked it
I couldn't tell what was on the lighter when it was all rusty. Amazing job restoring it to one beautiful lighter. Well done.
Thank you very much!
Well done, you’re a master. It’s so relaxing to do this kind of job, using your hands and mind simultaneously, great shop too. Great job
Hi Maria, thanks for the kind words that makes me very glad 🙂
This man is a legend he knows just how to take care of a lady😂
Truth be told, I'm loving the intro music
I didn't know about sand blasting, thanks for explaining The restoration is also beautiful
My pleasure
@@AwesomeRestorations thanks again😊
Why not sandblast everything? Seems really satisfying to watch tho
Sandblast your face
@@dirtydirt2482 wow comedian
LOL
I think this would be too monochrome
@@dirtydirt2482 I don't understand why internet is such a toxic place. Can you be a little more polite please it goes a long way .
This lighter looks cleaner than my school's cafeteria floor 💯
ha ha ... I really appreciate it 😉👍
ohh my godd i was having one when i was kid but when it open mine the girls light up in blue green and other color ahah that's video make me remind of it and its awesome to retaure everything when you can doing it greatt jobb to youu boyy!!
You are really hard working guy. I appreciate you and your work. Just amazing man really amazing.
Thank you so much Jethalal :)
Не понимаю почему, но процесс реставрации успокаивает 😄 Спасибо, за труд 😊
Ты единственная русская мне кажется со мной в этом видио
There are channels earning off of pets, then there are wannabe lifestyle vlogs and then there is hard done work! Great job man! I dknt know why you all dont get viewd even after all that real work.
Love watching u sir! And u happen to work on my favorite lighters! I own many! I am a collector! Ur work is so talented! Thank you 🙏🏻 I use Zippo lighter fluid!
You are very welcome
Man that was both gross and awesome, love seeing things restored
you do?
@@AwesomeRestorations yeah it's just so satisfying to see a old thing that doesn't work be returned to its former glory
Да здравствуют мужчины с руками из нужного места!!!🤩
Really impressed with your dedication and skill in restoring old things!
Excellent Restoration Bro you have just extended its life by 20years.👏🏻👌👌👌
Thank you so much 👍
You are absolutely incredible. I admire your gift.
Thank you so much 😀