Zippo Lighter - Trim or Replace Wick
How to replace the wick on your Zippo Windproof Lighter if it won't light anymore.
Q: How do I maintain my wick?
A: When your wick becomes black from carbon, pull it up with tweezers until clean wick appears – approximately 1cm. Then, trim the end to make it even with the chimney height. Perform this maintenance once or twice a year. It will be necessary to replace the wick after it has been trimmed more than two or three times. Use genuine Zippo wicks for replacement.
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