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Last Perfect Thing Lyrics

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Whatever you have to say
Whenever you feel this way
Whatever you want to do
I'll be with you
I'll be with you

Say
These days

Are crazy
Speak
The message
Clearly
So I can hear
Drown
The echo in this room
Another broken day will fade away
Bite down on the bullet
Bite down on the bullet

Whatever you have to say
Whenever you feel this way
Whatever you want to do
I'll be with you

Whenever this xylic moon
Will fall on top of you
And if that day is soon
I'll be with you

Leave
These days
For saving
Leave

The wreackage
Bleeding
So I can heal
Tell
The sorrow
To stay low
Another broken day will fade away
Bite down on the bullet
Bite down on the bullet

Whatever you have to say
Whenever you feel this way
Whatever you want to do
I'll be with you

Whenever this xylic moon
Will fall on top of you
And if that day is soon
I'll be with you

Bite down on the bullet
Bite down on the bullet

Whatever you have to say
Whenever you feel this way
Whatever you want to do
I'll be with you

Whenever this xylic moon
Will fall on top of you
And if that day is soon

I'll be with you
And I'll be with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Fluid" by Last Perfect Thing are about being there for someone no matter what they're going through. The singer is telling the person they care about that they'll always be by their side, regardless of what they're feeling, thinking or what they want to do. They're also urging the person to speak clearly, to tell them what's on their mind and what troubles them, so that they can help them navigate through those problems. The idea is that they will be a support system for the person they care about, through the good days and the bad, and through the chaos and wreckage of life.

The song begins with the singer asking the person they care about to say whatever they need to say, feel whatever they need to feel and do whatever they want to do. This establishes an open and safe environment for the person to express their emotions and experiences. The line "These days are crazy" represents the current state of the world, and how difficult it can be to navigate through it all. The singer encourages the person to speak clearly so that they can hear and understand their needs. The line "Bite down on the bullet" is a metaphor for facing the difficulties of life head-on, and not shying away from the pain.

The bridge of the song is especially poignant, as it talks about the "xylic moon" falling on top of the person they care about. This line could represent a difficult time in someone's life, or even death. The singer reassures the person that they will be there for them no matter what happens, and that they will not suddenly disappear from their side. The lines "Leave these days for saving, leave the wreckage bleeding" suggest that it's important to focus on the good times and the relationships in our lives, rather than getting caught up in the difficulties that life presents.

Overall, "Fluid" is a song about unconditional love and support, even in the darkest of times. It encourages listeners to be there for one another, to listen and understand each other's feelings, and to face life's challenges head-on.

Line by Line Meaning

Whatever you have to say
I'm willing to listen to anything you need to say, no matter how difficult it might be for you to express.

Whenever you feel this way
I'll be here for you whenever you're feeling overwhelmed by your emotions, and I won't judge you for them.

Whatever you want to do
I'll support any decisions you make and be there to help you navigate any challenges that come along the way.

I'll be with you
No matter what happens, I'll always be here for you, and I'll never abandon you.

Say
Please speak to me openly and honestly, without reservation or hesitation.

These days
Times are tough and full of stress, and it can be difficult to cope with everything that's going on.

Are crazy
Things feel out of control and unpredictable, and it can be hard to keep a level head in the midst of chaos.

Speak
Clearly express your feelings and thoughts, so that I can help you work through them and find solutions to any problems.

The message
Your words and ideas, which may be difficult to articulate or put into concise terms.

Clearly
Make your thoughts and feelings as easy to understand as possible, so that we can work together more effectively.

So I can hear
I want to be present for you and give you my full attention, so that you feel heard, respected, and supported.

Drown
Overwhelm and silence the negative thoughts or feelings that might be distracting or upsetting.

The echo in this room
The lingering presence of past events, negative consequences, or harmful people that may still be weighing on your mind or affecting your mood.

Another broken day will fade away
Despite the hardship, there is always hope for tomorrow, and each day brings new opportunities for healing and growth.

Bite down on the bullet
Be brave, strong, and resilient, even in the face of adversity or pain.

Whenever this xylic moon
During those times when life feels particularly challenging or uncertain, and you might need a little extra support.

Will fall on top of you
When all of the stress and pressure of the world seems to come crashing down on you at once.

And if that day is soon
If you're going through a particularly tough time right now, I want you to know that I'm here for you, and you don't have to face this alone.

Leave
Let go of the things that are holding you back, and try to move forward with courage and grace.

The wreackage
The damage that may have been done by past events or difficult circumstances, and the pain or trauma that may still be lingering.

Bleeding
The hurt that you may still be feeling, despite your best efforts to heal or move on.

So I can heal
I want to help you recover from any past traumas or hurt, and support you as you work towards a more positive future.

Tell
Share your worries, fears, and negative thoughts with me, so that we can work together to find solutions and new perspectives.

The sorrow
The sadness, heartache, or depression that may be impacting your mood and emotions.

To stay low
Try to keep your negative emotions from overwhelming you, and work towards finding ways to stay positive and hopeful.

And I'll be with you
Through all of life's ups and downs, I'll be here to support you, encourage you, and love you unconditionally.

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Comments from YouTube:

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

2y↑57

If you want to upgrade your cotton to a better more absorbent one watch this video https://youtu.be/D3pcLIgXgoU?si=4oOrp_mou2DN3jRX

@Vizag_Abbai

2y↑2

That's simple plastic material why ZIPPO a company is not providing ... Hope so it's a business for Zippo fluid business to run and make a hole to customers

@kazutokirigaya7698

41w

I've seen a video on youtube, basically he just wrapped the insert with a teflon tape, the one used for plumbing. does it work?

@charlesstein2880

27w↑1

Save your used up Bic/other lighters, most of the flints work in Zippo lighters

@anumey1

2y↑165

Hey, so I love your sandwich bag trick. It gets quite hot here in India, so my zippo that normally lasts about two days max with fuel now lasts a whole week and maybe more sometimes, which is crazy. I just wanted to add that I have found using cello tape works as well plus it has a much better seal due to the adhesive. For example the sandwich bag might move around while you're inserting the insert back in but using a wide cello tape cut to the length of the bottom of the insert works wonders for me. Anyway, thanks for your great videos, you're the reason why I am now a Zippo guy for life!

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

2y↑29

Haha that’s awesome !! What a great comment. I’m glad I was able to turn u into a classy guy now lol. Yes the tape works great on my old channel a lot of people comment that. I havent tried it yet. Working on a do it yourself rubber gasket right now. Do u take the felt completely out now like I mention in this video ?? Makes room for more fluid. Also glad it is lasting u that much longer in India ! Very hot and hard to keep fluid. Bottles must last u much longer now

@anumey1

2y↑14

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors Thanks! Haha, yes. Also learnt a few tricks from you too. The Operator is my favorite. I love juggling it all the time, it has become almost second nature now. I haven't tried taking the felt out yet, sounds like a great idea. Although I must say, putting the wick between fluffed up cotton pads is a fucking revolutionary idea, and that's the first thing I am going to do. And yeah, bottles thankfully last much longer now. Also, could you please make a video on the zippo trick you do in your intros. It looks too sick!

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

2y↑15

@@anumey1 that’s frigging awesome. Yes this packing technique is far superior to any zippo packing I’ve seen or tested. Juggling a zippo is so much fun. I’m actually working on a big zippo trick video. Should be out in the next few weeks.

@anumey1

2y↑11

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors Awesome! Can't wait!

@bernardtan1

2y↑3

@@anumey1 what's the actual use of the cello tape? Is that the office tape? Btw, why do you still need a tape when you are using those china rubber bottom seals ? Rubber seal Shrank ?

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@Sonic_Ox

1y↑67

Hey Mike,
I've been using your Cotton Bacon and sandwich bag techniques. They work great and got me thinking. I figured out what I think is a slight improvement. I've been cutting the fingers off of nitrile gloves about an inch down from the tip. It stretches over the base of the insert and stays put better than the sandwich bag for me. I can even get two or three refills without damaging the "gasket". Fast, easy, inexpensive. Give it a try in one of your next vids. I think you and your fans will dig it.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

1y↑16

Hey sonic ! Yeah that’s a great technique. On my original sandwich bag trick video on my main channel. A few people actually commented that years ago also had good results just like u. Thanks for sharing buds !

@Sonic_Ox

1y↑14

Haha and here I was thinking I'd invented something new. I guess I'll cancel that patent application lol.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

1y↑16

@@Sonic_Ox lmao hahahaha usually when a good idea is born it is born across the world.

@wayned5872

27w↑2

Thats a good idea👍

@jamiecurran3544

27w↑2

I've been doing this for year's I guess great minds think alike!😂👍

@ivermec-tin666

2y↑57

Thanks for the video. These are very useful mods. I like my zippos, but as I am not a smoker, I have fallen back to older sealed lighters, primarily made by Evans as my goto's. Evans build quality beats the hell out of IMCO, IMO. These will hold fluid for a month or more, as the tanks are gasketed and sealed, and the lid mechanism forms a rudimentary seal around the wick. It won't last as long as a Douglas lighter, but then they don't cost as much either. Someday, I hope to land a Galter sealed AL lighter circa WW2.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

2y↑10

No problem buds. Yeah those are all very nice lighters. I like all the old ones too. Just zippo is my passion

@benjaminwoodland165

26w

What about the Maratac Peanut lighters?

@onseki1774

1y↑21

Hey bro I watched this video like two weeks ago and I rewicked my 1935 replica your way with the factory "cotton" (without the sandwich bag trick) and it lasted 9 days. Very impressed. Today I filled two other cheap zippos with cotton bacon and ebay flints. Your videos helped a ton! I've been using clipper lighters for a while now but they aren't "fun"

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

1y↑5

Yeah zippos are just pure class. Plus they have butane inserts now so there’s no excuse. But like u I prefer the fluid. Especially in the winter

@A5memo

2y↑32

I bought an “antique” brass style zippo, back in 2019. Ran fine got fluid but never felt like it lasted as long as it should. Threw it my drawer when the flint was no good. Thanks to your videos I repacked the cotton that was compressed badly, rearranged the wick and have spare flints. Now with the sandwich bag it seems like the flames burns a bit more smooth and it doesn’t smell strongly like fluid is leaking out. Thank you.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

2y↑4

No problem ! Glad to turn u back on to zippo. Yeah with these tricks really makes the experience that much more reliable

@kemonoyama2084

27w↑9

The bag is a great idea but the Felt is to direct flow to the wick. The wick goes into the little hole in the Middle of the felt. The fluid as it is used, will pool at the bottom, drying the cotton at the top of the lighter. The cotton actually just keeps the fluid in the lighter by its volume and the felt directs the flow to the wick.

@grandparedpill2695

27w↑4

without a Bag trick I have never had one leak in my pocket. I'm 66, I do the wick mostly the same way as you did here. However, I always use the felt. mostly to store an extra Flint, when I fill the lighter using the flint port, I insert the Nozzle into the flint port. filling until the felt is soaked, then using the vacuum accumulated in the Fill bottle, i stop squeezing, this sucks the excess fuel out of the lighter. I get about 3-5 days use depending on it's use rate.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

27w

Very nice 👍

@randybugger3006

27w↑11

The easy way to prevent or at least slow down evaporation is to get your fluid insert nice and warm, then rub paraffin wax all over it. When you reinsert it into the lighter body the wax creates a vaporproof seal.

@alexsantiago3181

1y↑4

This is definitely interesting, I used a 2x2 plastic baggie. And it's all working pretty well so far. Love the tips man

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

1y↑1

No problem Alex !glad it’s working buds

@andybader5519

49w↑5

I gotta tell you... I've spent years (2 decades) thinking slim Zippos were just worthless. With this wick packing (no baggie) I'm now able to carry my slim Zippo ship's lighter. My adult daughter gets a useful lighter from her dad's service to the nation. Thank you!

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

49w

Nice ! Glad u were able to get in good working shape. This way of packing really gets the job done.

@zippolyonsden1623

2y↑11

That's how I have my daily carry set up ever since seeing you do it on your old channel. Except I've been using one of those Zorror gaskets from China instead of the felt pad. Has been working great. Lasts at least three extra days now. Usually over a week and a half between fill ups. Great video🔥🔥

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

2y↑5

That’s great ! Yeah removing the felt if your gonna use a bag or a gasket is the best. U fit more fluid and get a good seal. Thanks for sharing terry !

@lawrencelewis1036

27w↑6

Great idea! Another helpful tip is to put a ranger band around the outside lid border.

@WA0AFB

27w↑5

I make a wide band from old bicycle innertube works great being doing this for man years

@OnTheRiver66

2y↑8

I just found your channel. Ive been using the sandwich bag trick for over a year now and almost doubled the time between fills (I saw Cutlery Lover do it). I didn’t know about moving the wick, re-packing, and removing the felt. Older Zippos did not have the felt and I honestly cannot see that the felt improved anything. The sides of the inserts were flat, so maybe they sealed against evaporation better. I have one that is over 60 years old.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

U seen a video of cutlery lover use my sandwich brag trick ?? What a guy. Everyone streaking my good ideas. Good to see u again buds !!! Been a long time glad to have u back

@OnTheRiver66

2y↑3

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors I have wondered who first thought of that, now I know! Ingenious. Some years back my brother wrote a letter to Zippo with suggestions about reducing fluid loss, survival Zippos, etc. and in appreciation they sent him a Zippo with his signature from his letter on the case. Zippo also told him putting the lighter in a zip lock bag will reduce evaporation. Ive always thought putting a few filled Zippos in a Mason jar would be good idea for emergencies, maybe with some fluid in the bottom of the jar, especially for someone in a remote location. Plastic is slightly porous and even water will eventually leave but glass and metal have almost zero porosity.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

@@OnTheRiver66 well my trick wasn’t putting the zippo in the bag. It was putting a piece on the bottom of the insert then sliding it into the case. U actually commented on it years ago.

@bobbysnow5478

27w↑1

Thanks for the video! Replaced the cotton with carbon felt. It saturates better.

@jimlasswell4491

26w↑1

Looks like a good way to prevent a zippo sized burn on your leg from leaky fluid.

@paulhale5471

1y↑4

Hey man thank you so much for this! Using your wick method has dramatically improved the quality of flame and decreased the amount of fuel I was using. I was going through almost an entire 4oz can every 2 months for one zippo!!
Unfortunately I couldn't get the bag trick to work. It keeps tearing through when I push the insert in the case. Perhaps the case is too tight? Either way, I'm hella happy. Thanks again!

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

1y↑2

Hey thanks Paul ! If your having problems with the bag trick it could be your using to much bag. Just gotta fit over the bottom with little flaps on the side. I use freezer bag now much thicker. I use the same one for months no rips. Or could be because your using a zippo from the 90’s and earlier. The inserts don’t have dimples on the sides. A little more square also which shreds the bag. Glad your getting better use out of your zippo. 4oz can lasts me 6 months. But I live in Canada so it’s very cold here which causes it to evaporate less.

@sinelocum

26w

One thing that works really well is to thread the inside of some stainless brake line, then cut to maybe 1/4 inch length. Insert a screw into it. Then cut a piece of thin stainless sheet metal to match the bottom of the tank, and drill a hole in it to accept the stainless brake line. Solder the brake line into the sheet metal, and then solder the sheet metal to the bottom of the lighter. Now all you have to do is unscrew the screw, and fill it up. It lasts forever, and it’s easy to remove solder if your zippo hasn’t been stolen by the time you need a new flint.

I’m still working on anti-theft mechanisms

@justincole8776

30w↑3

Just did this on my new Slim Brass Venetian, I can already tell the difference. Repacking was a little finicky with the smaller case but I managed to get about 4 1/2 cottons in there.

I had to cut a flat square out of the freezer bag because the brand I buy has a double pocket in the corners for ice expansion but it seems to be working great; much less fuel being off gassed from wick and case

Thank you so much!

P.S. Do you know anything about 3rd party Butane inserts for slims? I’ve found one Italian site that sells a “Tristar” brand, wondering if you have any experience with them

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

30w↑1

Nice buds. Glad it’s working for u. Slims are hard to pack because they are easier to pack to tight. 4 1/2 seems to much as in reading yo your comment. If u notice it’s not performing take some out. No I have no idea about those inserts.

@justincole8776

30w

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors thanks for the advice, I’ll keep an eye on it

If I end up getting one of those inserts I’ll leave a comment and let you know if they work

@linusgallitzin

22w

It is the 100 year anniversary of the Peacock Hand warmers that use the exact same fuel. The same problems apply, but I'm starting to think a liquid fuel Zippo is better than a butane lighter for the purpose of starting the hand warmer. I already have the fuel, I just need to initiate the hand warmer reaction. The Zippo hand warmers are more difficult to start and typically run too hot, but some of the parts are sometimes interchangeable between Zippo and Peacock.

@mmpatriot2170

1y↑3

Nice. Ive been using a Zippo for a while now. Much better than buying one disposable lighter after another.
I just looked up some maintenance tips and your video came up. Im gonna pull my wick up, trim it a bit, and use your sandwich bag trick.
Thanks! 👍

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

1y↑1

Sick man ! Welcome to the fam. I would def repack the insert also.

@Jahalang82

28w↑4

That is brilliant! I dont smoke or anything but I've always liked the sound that a zippo made when opened. I do tend to keep them filled with fluid but it would always disappear lol but I think this will seriously help in fluid retention

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

28w↑1

Or just get a butane insert for it. Only 16$

@TheOpticalFreak

27w↑1

Thank you so much for showing this trick 😄 I was always anointed that my zippo dries out so fast! I always wondered what would be a normal time for a zippo to. Hold it's fuel over Time without using it.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

27w

Glad I could help!

@charleycavanaugh5414

27w↑1

I think it is a great Idea . I am going to try it and I am sure it will last a lot longer than It has so far.
Thank you !

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

27w

You are welcome!

@elfpimp1

27w

Another way is using beeswax. I use that the same way I use it to seal my cylinder fronts on my 1858 Colt Army revolver. Doesnt melt as easily due to its high melting point. Better than using bacon grease or crisco. 😁👍

@alb6713

36w↑2

Thanks Mike! This is awesome. I just did the trick and will see how long it will last but i am excited already because my wire thinie was out to the side just like in your video so, this will work. Thanks bro.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

36w↑1

Nice !! If u have problems with it probably cause it got packed to tight near the chimney. Easy fix. Happens to me once in a while

@jayleno1121

26w↑1

Thanks for the info! Got my first Zippo, couldn't figure out why after each fill it only worked for a short time.. gonna fix the wick now!

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

26w↑1

Glad I could help!

@michaelss1022

26w

A friend of mine repacked his Zippo with Cotton Bacon used by people who vape and use Rebuildable atomizers (Rebuildable Tank Atomizer/Rebuildable Drip Atomizer (RTA/RDA)), he then used a needle to draw the new wick through the cotton packing. He cut extra wicking and made a loop under the piece of cotton that he used to replace the felt.

@bigbenmk4873

28w↑1

Wow thanks for the tips, the lighter was awesome when I was out in unkind weather conditions but its longevity was its downfall for me…however it seems to be improved with these tips. Thanks

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

28w

Nice man. Glad u dug in there and did it right

@anomalyp8584

37w↑3

The organising trick with the wick and the cotton was really neat!

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

37w

Thanks ! Works really good

@planB-john

27w

Sometimes , not always instead of putting the Zippo fluid straight on the cotton balls I just flood the case ,say half way, then insert the lighter and let it slowly soak up.Then I put a bit more of fluid. I’ve tried a few ways but it’s the first time I’ve seen or heard of the sandwich bag trick. I’ll give it a go and see how it goes.👍🏼

@charlesstein2880

27w

I bought a bottom of the line Zippo and noticed that the fluid didn't last as long as my old one. I found out, under the felt, there was a giant open spot, no cotton. I didn't have anymore cotton so I scraped some off of some Q-tips. I also save "dead" Bic/other lighters for their flints, most will work in a Zippo

@ElectroPig

27w

Alternate: Rather than the butter knife, the next time you get one of those (*#@ING BLISTER PACKS that take you half an hour to get what you bought out of...cut the flattest spots into strips about one inch wide, and once you've got a few, fold the longest one(s) in half (those can replace the knife) and the shorter ones, you can use them as "cotton stuffers."

Also, if you know a hairdresser, see if they can get a box of cotton. They use it to keep perm solution and dyes and stuff out of your eyes, and it comes in a box, in a SINGLE STRIP! Cut into 2 inch pieces and you're ready to replace the rayon with pure cotton! d=O)

Well...if the "perm cotton" IS actually cotton, anyway. Checking that to be sure...but if so, it should be EASY and CHEAP to find! d;o)

Also: If you're not gonna use it for a bit, chuck it into one of those cheap dollar store 2"x3" or 2"x4" ziplock bags. Get 'em by the hundred...pretty cheap. Got a couple of those cheap Chinesium knockoffs I'm repacking and bagging to see if that works in practice--and for how long--or if it's just a theory. Or you can test it yourself and get another video out of it. Hey...you've got more Zippos on hand to test with, so you'll definitely get it done faster than I would! d;o)

@jackjarvis5451

25w↑1

Got a brass zippo last year for my birthday and had been refilling about ever week as a non smoker just using it for my fire place ect and just did this hopefully it lasts alot longer

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

25w↑1

Get butane insert! Save urself a ton of hassle

@darrenvanderwilt1258

27w↑1

This is like, duh. Way better than what I had tried previously, using petroleum jelly as a barrier on the felt. Less mess with a better seal.

@B-leafer

27w

I use a commercial rubber plug i got off Amazon ($5) to replace the zippo felt plug which does the same thing. In addition, i slip a ranger band over the outside of the zippo case covering the crack between the zippo lid and case preventing any evaporation.
After these easy mods, my zippo lasts in excess of a week!

@orenmontgomery8250

2y↑4

Thanks for this. I finally got frustrated enough with going to use my Zippo and never having fluid to research it and now I know 1) it's a thing 2) there's an easy fix.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

2y↑2

No problem ! Also if u want to last even longer. Throw out the rayon cotton and get organic vape wicking cotton. Absorbs more fluid. Or just get a butane insert. I like the new yellow flame personally.

@orenmontgomery8250

2y↑1

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors thanks for the tip!

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

@@orenmontgomery8250 anytime buds.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

2y↑1

@@orenmontgomery8250 this is the video u should watch about the cotton https://youtu.be/D3pcLIgXgoU

@cemetery895

2y↑6

For a regular Zippo I just put the whole lighter in a Ziplock bag so I don't rip the bag. Butane inserts are my favorite solution for Zippo, you won't get more fuel efficiency than that. But I did order a Zorro 912 and the metal gasket insert to go with it so I won't need bags anymore. Thanks for reviewing those btw.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

2y↑1

Nice ! Yeah good choices buds. Steel gasket in a zorro is maximum efficiency lol

@grantreese2507

32w↑1

this video is quality usefulness at the peak of the engineering efficiency curve. you earned a like and my subscription for this one.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

32w

Thanks !! I appreciate that. I can tell by your comment your gonna try this. So let me say now. Pack it loose near the the chimney or u will choke your wick

@goldassayer93555

26w↑2

get a butane insert for your Zippo. it will last months between refills without drying out.

@sagnikmaity1444

2y↑5

Thank you for these good advices to guide a beginner into this classic game.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

2y↑1

No problem buds.

@steakfriesyt2474

2y↑9

Thank you for your videos, I’m going to buy 4 zippos to start my collection. You are the best zippo YouTuber out there.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

2y↑1

Wow thanks for the kind words ! I appreciate it , I try my best to put out good content.

@garnuch271

27w↑3

how did you put the wick back in from the bottom?
im literally losing my mind
edit:ok so i managed to do it although it really was very hard (it didn’t help that you did it off the camera, on your other vids too lol) i pushed the wick with my little finger and then pulled it up from the top with tweezers.
before that i trimmed the wick, changed the flint, made stripes from the cotton balls, refilled and put on the sandwich bag on the bottom of the insert. we’ll see for how long it will last, hopefully longer than before. i got my first zippo i really love it but i have to refill it too often. anyways thank you for the tutorial🤝❤️‍🔥

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

27w↑1

100% focus

@mawilkinson1957

26w

Or hemostats, or tweezers

@czester9991

26w↑1

Cut burned end and twist the one you created and take something thin so you will be able to catch it and pull out a bit i did it with toenail cutters/broken matches but something dull would work much better

@willcresson8776

27w

I got an offbrand zippo style lighter on amazon and it honestly blows all of my name brand zippos out of the water. It is a little harder to rewick, but it has a gasket around the fillport and the lid fits much more securely than a zippo. Even if I'm using it regularly one fill lasts for weeks. Zippos are honestly kind of overrated, and I say that as someone who has quite a few and has carried one (or a similar style) daily for fifteen years. The video was great, but I wish zippo would fix some of their design flaws so it wasnt necessary.

@debbiedelong3094

1y↑3

Pinching the lighter at the top helps as well. Pulling the insert in and out loosens it.

@richcxx

1y↑5

Dude I landed on your video during some late night YouTube, and damned if I didn’t get my old Zippo going. Turns out I only had about an inch of wick left haha! Got a new wick, packed it like you showed and it’s working great.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

1y↑2

Welcome back to the dark side Richard !

@DavidGalich77

27w↑1

That is cool. Might work well for a camping lighter.

@PaleoBushman

34w↑2

Simple but very clever. Thank you sir.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

34w↑1

No probs buds ! Thanks for leaving a comment. Let me know if u have any issues. Try not to pack the cotton tight near the chimney. Will clog the flow fluid.

@calcomcolt2961

2y↑4

Man, I hate that I keep finding videos that are up-to-date and actually have better results than the previous. Now I'm gonna have to wait for my fluid to evaporate without wasting it LMAO

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

2y↑2

Hahaha that’s how it goes. Always something newer and better around the corner

@dibididan8552

1y↑2

This actually helped a lot, thanks!

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

1y↑1

No problem buds ! Need anything else let me know

@HK-ib9fu

27w

You need to switch from low density polyethylene to high density polyethylene plastic for anything fuel related.

@ostx_qw

41w↑2

Absolutely awesome tips. Thank you!

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

41w

No problem Tom !

@francobuzzetti9424

27w↑1

imagine dedicating your life to the greatest lighters ever made!! i envy you

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

27w

Thanks!

@PaoloMarchi533

2y↑3

Tomorrow my first zippo (167 high polish Chromo) will arrive, I will use it for a while to see if it lasts me long enough or if it loses liquid, then I will use your trick. Nice video tutorial mate 👌🏻

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

2y↑1

Thanks Paolo ! Congrats on your new armor zip. U are gonna love it. Ever have any questions come on back

@lorraincassesso1611

2y↑2

So glad i found your video i have many zippos i use and ive been going thru fluid like crazy i knew there had to be a video on having fluid last longer so now i will grab the ones i like the best and begin the task of refilling. thanks for video.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

No problem lorrain ! Have any questions just ask

@chrisj3205

32w↑5

Excellent. Used to refill every 4-5 days and it's been over a week, lights first time every time. Im not even using a zippo, its a star lighter.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

32w↑1

Lol nice ! Yeah any petrol flip top this will work for

@anoldmaninthewoods2548

27w↑2

Great idea! I'll have to break my Zippo out of the drawer and try your trick.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

27w

Hey bro ! I think an Alaska man like yourself will enjoy it. I’m in Canada and I leave a zippo outside during the winter incase I forget mine. Nothing more reliable for the cold.

@user-wu3qe1gr9e

27w↑1

Well done sir.

@Gator-357

36w↑2

Replace factory cotton with Cotton Bacon cotton strips. Also when repacking, preshape the wick into a long snake and insert between two pieces of plastic "cards" cut from ordinary packaging to fit the width of your insert to hold it in the center of the insert and pack the cotton on either side. When full, pull the two plastic sleeves out and your wick will be centered and sandwiched evenly between packing cotton allowing for full absorption and preventing dead spots and kinking. When replacing wick, twist a piece of brwad tie or similar onto the top and push it through the hole first and use it to pull the wick through. Use freezer bags for the "trick". Put your flint on the thinner side of the flint tube so it won't fall out when you lift the felt to refill it.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

36w

I guess you’ve seen all my other videos then lol

@flovosky4792

2y↑2

In the future can you make a video on how store collectable zippos and dos and don’t if your looking to resale them later? As always love the videos.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

2y↑1

Ill do that video tomorrow !

@messerschmitt3725

2y↑4

This video is DEFINITELY going to my "Favorite & Very Useful Videos" Playlist, Thank you from Germany Brother!!!🇩🇪🇺🇸💪!!! SUBBED!

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

Thanks ! U will be using your zippo at full efficiency now. Love from 🇨🇦. I have lots of other useful videos too.

@terrytravelstheuniverse1967

2y↑5

Great video for the beginner. I also didn't say thank you on the live stream for plugging my channel. Very cool of you to do that. I am sharing this one for some newbies out there.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

No problem terry ! Thanks man. Sharing these videos really helps.

@terrytravelstheuniverse1967

2y↑1

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors always glad to support. You have a lot of cool knowledge to pass on to future Zippo people.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

2y↑1

@@terrytravelstheuniverse1967 thanks man appreciate. I try to share as much as I can.

@kimnielsenthewordyvikingett159

26w↑2

I just wish Zippo would make a taller version of the exact same lighter the height of a pack of cigarettes for cigarette smokers and a longer one for cigar smokers!!! Also it's so hard to find a regular chrome Zippo with no art on it just plain Zippo please 🥺 except taller😊!!!!

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

26w↑1

32 replica with an actual king insert instead of a wedge at the bottom of a case would be nice

@williamgrissom1995

50w↑4

I'm sure this has already been brought up, but since I saw the flints you use looks like zippo brand flints I thought I'd ask.
Have you ever tried flints out of Bic lighters in your zippo? You have to cut them in half with wire cutters because they are longer, but they last way longer and spark great. When a regular Bic lighter goes dry there is still a long flint left that can be used.
I done it in the past without any issues and I just went back to zippo lighter again (a high polished brass Armour version) and I saw a couple of your videos and subscribed.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

50w↑4

Yeah used to do that back in the 90’s I don’t anymore though. Prefer my zippo flints. Nice man ! Brass armor your gonna love that bad boy. Did u get it yet or still in the mail ?

@williamgrissom1995

50w↑2

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors I've had it and have been using it a little while now. About a month or so. I use to carry one alot back in the 80s and 90s.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

50w↑4

@@williamgrissom1995 nice how u liking it. Yeah I’ve been carrying zips since then too never gets old !

@williamgrissom1995

50w↑3

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors I'm really enjoying it. I was slightly disappointed the Armour wasn't thicker walled and heavier than it is. But it's a great lighter, similar to my old brass Harley Davidson zippo I use to have. It just doesn't have Harley Davidson deeply engraved into it.

I might buy the yellow flame insert for summertime if I'm outside much. The fluid lasts about a week and a half I think before it starts needs topped off. But I don't pay much attention to that. I just fill as needed. 🤣

@williamgrissom1995

50w↑3

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors being an earlier Gen X born in 1966, I grew up when Zippos were used alot and so I always wanted one.

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@ibattistolo

2y↑1

Interesting although I was never to fan of getting the cotton to compressed but I will try your way next time

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

Sweet let me know how it goes

@rage_gamer-tv6328

2y↑2

Man your a life saver thanks

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

Anytime buds

@bamaboy2512

2y↑1

Great video Brother!!! Very informative! My wife just bought us 1 each and we love em!! I am about to Do your trick to ours! I really appreciate that! We were loosing cheap lighters all the time! I will have mine forever! I told my wife "I'm sure that fckr knows his shit with zippos, Cause I'm sure he knows cold Weather where he lives! Thank you again! You officially have 2 new Subscribers! Peace and Love from Gulf Shores,Alabama!!!! ~ROLL TIDE~

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

Haha another bama brother ! Roll tide ! Lol yeah being from Canada cold weather is my thing. Glad u guys found the love zippo. These packing methods will make fluid last longer. Any questions just ask ! Always willing to help

@wilson5377

25w↑1

Neat trick!👍😎🍻

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

25w

Thank you! Cheers!

@testdrive6869

2y↑1

No more cotton bacon? Just got it in the mail after viewing your older video. Little confused now. Already did my wick as it was trash from the factory. Got a 1941 Black crackle replica. Logo is upside down but Lucky it does have patent number. It's from februari 2020. Insert is from october 2019. Bought it last week! Super happy with it so far. Thanks for all your hard work, sharing all the tips and tricks.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

2y↑1

Thanks buds. Appreciate it. In this video I don’t use cotton bacon because not everyone is gonna use it. So I make the video to show at least how to pack it properly with the rayon cotton that comes in it. My every day carry insert has cotton bacon. I only use one insert and transfer it to the zippo I want to use. I suggest u do the same. Makes life easier

@WavyTh3L0c

1y↑1

Smart!! Thank You I got my on the way. Now I know how to set it up and I’m for sure going to do the sandwich bag trick.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

1y↑1

Thanks ! Nice man. What zippo did u get ?? I just want to add the sandwich bag also keeps your insert from sliding up when u open the lid.

@WavyTh3L0c

1y↑1

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors I got the Brushed Chrome 41 for now since it’s my first Zippo. I wanted to get something chrome but I didn’t want a design on it for now since I wanted one for a everyday carry and I didn’t want to mess up a nice one. I did want the Venetian 352. I really liked the design on it but I’m just going to get it later on.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

@@WavyTh3L0c great 1st zippo !!! 41 is the peak of excellence great choice my man.

@donaldolafaurie

1y↑1

Wow my zippo was only lasting 30 mins and it would die. Thanks for showing this

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

Nice man glad it helped

@neetuverma1726

52w

I always insert my wick in a zigzag pattern but like one zig in the middle then cotton then one zag then cotton another zig then cotton until it's done. This is why my Zippo last way longer than it should be

@owenthepug

28w↑1

Thanks now my zippo lasts longer

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

28w

Anytime’

@cg13456

2y↑1

Just got my zippo off the shelf. As soon as the fluid I ordered comes in I'm going to try this trick. Thanks

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

Yeah your gonna find it runs more efficient this way

@WontSeeReplies

1y↑3

Looking at the table, the rings, I was ASSuming the worst. I’m the Ahole.

Honest and professional. Perfection. A perfect DIY. Thank you

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

Hahaha thanks man I try my best.

@BIG-DIPPER-56

24w↑1

Interesting - Thanks!
😎👍

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

24w

Thanks for watching!

@dannywilianto5365

2y↑2

First of all, thank you so much for this tips! It's really a helpful video for anyone that want to start to get into the world of Zippo.

I personally both vape and enjoy cigars everyday, so i have both the cotton, and something to burn with my Zippo lol

But, will the sandwich bag melt if i keep the lighter on for a long time? Because when I light my cigar, i take my time to really get into the ritual.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

2y↑2

No the bag doesnt melt bro. There’s no flame happening inside the insert. Only vapours off the wick when u open the lid. Also thanks for kind words.

@dannywilianto5365

2y↑1

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors I see. Thank you so much for the reply! Now i can save my fuel and get more days out of my Zippo.

I'm from and live in Indonesia, so it's pretty hot in here almost everyday, so the fuel will evaporate quite fast.

But i store my Zippo in my bedroom, which has AC unit in it. Do you think the cold temp will reduce the evaporation rate of the fuel?

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

2y↑2

@@dannywilianto5365 yes the cold helps reduce evaporation. In the winter here in Canada I can get three weeks. I have a lot of subscribers in Indonesia and they say it gets them 5-7 days in the hot climate. When before they would get 1.5-3 days

@dannywilianto5365

2y↑1

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors Add me as another one of your Indonesian viewers then, because imma watch your content, even binge watch them👍🏻

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

2y↑1

@@dannywilianto5365 haha thanks brother. If u ever questions please ask

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@scottmcintosh2988

32w↑1

Mike what about a strip of electrical tape near the top to help seal the top and ends !! Could that help also ???

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

32w

Try it out

@Danny-lu4wi

36w↑2

Been playing with my lighter a lot, and realized the insert likes to slide a lot. The sandwich bag trick gets the insert to be real snug.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

36w

Nice ! Yeah youll save fluid too

@calvin659

2y↑2

Saw your comment from your old channel, very cool. I just switched to your sandwich bag trick and ditched my Zorro insert. It just didn’t feel right using a third-party insert… Still wish the metal gasket was compatible with my Zippo insert, though.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

2y↑1

Sup Calvin ! I think why zippo doesnt make fuel efficient inserts cause they also sell fluid. The other companies don’t have a fluid empire lol

@calvin659

2y↑3

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors True. I bet Zorro could probably make a good chunk of change selling Zippo insert-compatible metal gaskets for 5-10 bucks a pop.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

2y↑1

I ditched the zorro inserts also. Just use zippo inserts now. Sandwich bag is so much easier and convenient. Works amazing and if u repack it with organic cotton it lasts even longer. So yeah I prefer the zippo too lol

@calvin659

2y↑1

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors Yup, followed your guides and switched to cotton bacon and sandwich bags. It’s working like a charm!

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

@@calvin659 yeah it really does work good. I have subs in Indonesia and Malaysia that went from 2 days to 5-6. Hard in those climates. The heat humidity make the fluid evaporate so fast. So they are loving it also. Yeah if zorro sold a piece to retrofit any zippo insert on the bottom would be so cool

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@hundun5604

1y↑2

How many refills does the plastic last? I assume it get damaged by friction every time you take it out (and put it back in) to refill. I'm just curious.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

A regular sandwich bag yes I get one or two uses out of. But I use the bigger thicker freezer bags now and they last about 4-6 uses

@wyregrasser7540

27w↑1

I knew YouTube would eventually pay off. Thanks dude... great info for me. I always wondered about the short burn time. Thanx again,👴

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

27w

Any time!

@terratenientesalgo2511

27w↑1

i always walked past zippo lighters because the constant refill, also i never had much use for a lighter (i am one of those smokers that only smokes when i am doing either too well so i can afford the nice ones or so bad i need any type of stress relief i can find), but hey, this trick has life hack energy so i might finally buy my first zippo, also is it necessary to just use zippo fluid or i can ghetto my way out with a cheaper substitute?

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

27w

Just get a butane insert if fluid bothers u

@waltertan2300

1y↑1

I tried wrapping the felt in plastic, before i screwed it back, worked great🤩🤩

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

Good idea buds!

@hundun5604

1y↑1

7:10 I'm actually having trouble getting 4 in. The felt pad doesn't fit very well anymore. Just saying you don't have to buy a 5th, to do this customisation.

@JMRabil675

2y↑2

Also replace the "cotton" as you say with actual cotton. It uses a synesthetic cotton called Rayon which doesnt catch fire from a spark. But cotton does, so its great for emergency fire starter situations when your zippo is out of fuel.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

I actually use cotton bacon or organic cotton. This video is for people who don’t wanna change the cotton. I have other videos for people who like the organic method

@JohnnyLupia

1y↑1

Thank you Sensei 🥷

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

Haha anytime grasshopper

@scottmcintosh2988

32w↑1

Famous artist and genius too !!!

@victoroe454

2y↑1

Hey, thanks for the video! And what about those rubber bottom covers, do they hold the fluid better than the felt?

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

2y↑1

Yeah they do buds. But not as good as the sandwich bag.

@victoroe454

2y↑1

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors ok! I just bought the 912s Zorro, so that might not be a big problem because of the gasket, right? I'm thinking about trying the rubber bottom for the cleaner look. Thanks for the reply!

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

2y↑1

@@victoroe454 you won’t need anything with the zorro and it’s gasket. U might find it hard to fit in the with rubber gasket. K buds if u want to join the discord and show it off when u get it.

@victoroe454

2y↑1

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors right, didn't think about that. I'm gonna use it as it is for a while then. Going a little crazy with the lighters now so it is best to talk with more experienced buds hehe I will check the discord, thank you for the tip!

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

2y↑1

@@victoroe454 no problem thanks victor ! That’s what the channel is for. To connect us all

@traydiel

23w↑1

that hand trick opening footage is epic !

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

23w↑2

Thanks bro 😎!

@trollmcclure1884

27w

The felt is no barrier. It's completely permeable to fluid. It's only a barrier to keep the cotton from coming out

@user-zh7ne2rk1u

23w↑1

Hints and Good tricks
Good Info
Keep Up The Good Work
Thanks

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

23w

Thanks I try to make the zippo experience fun for everyone

@AndrewConfident

1y↑1

Thank you. Interesting methodic. I will try this out, because my zippo when lighting, doesn't hold flame for long( it burn only for 10-20 sec.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

1y↑1

Sounds like it’s choked off with the cotton. No problem Andrew

@daniel2018

2y↑1

Im using it thanks to you . My edc has a very loose insert and the bag Trick helps for the Fluid and fits better now

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

2y↑1

Yeah take that felt out and add more cotton. Will last even longer

@daniel2018

2y↑1

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors i will now 😉

@daniel2018

2y↑1

I just cleaned my edc .

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

2y↑1

@@daniel2018 looking fresh feeling fresh lol

@daniel2018

2y↑1

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors i just saw that the prices on zippo de are raised . Just in germany or us too ?

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@scottwyckoff5483

27w↑1

What fuel did they use in WW2 issue Zippo lighters? Great show thank you

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

27w

Gasoline

@nicolakoehler9305

2y↑2

A few days ago, I just wanted to look, what a Zippo costs, I would have buy one as a birthday gift to a co-worker and friend... then I saw some german videos "for Beginners" they were so boaring and deadly serious, and then I found your channel, I first thought - oh nooo not english - I couldn't find a channel so good and with humor and knowledge out of experiene, so I returned and I think I looked nearly every video. Thanks for all, you are now responsible that I (61) turned in 3 or four days to a Zippo Fan (my first Zippo is coming tomorrow). (Excuse my mistakes in english, school is soooo longtime ago). Kind regards and have a wonderfull time Nicola from Munich

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

2y↑1

Your English is fine. Oh thanks ! Glad I could be apart of your zippo experience. Let me know how u like it when it arrives. Love from Canada 🇨🇦

@Rick-fz7tt

27w

This best thing I’ve found is putting a ranger band around the middle. It last me over a month.🤔

@Rose.Of.Hizaki

27w

an alternative "hack" i've seen is people putting quite a thick layer of Vaseline around the bottom of the insert before pushing it back in. The vaseline theoretically creates an airtight seal when pushed back in and helps slow down the evaporation of lighter fluid.

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

27w

Yeah super stupid idea don’t ever do that. Then u got crap all over your lighter , then every time you open your zippo the insert slides up because there’s no friction

@lowkey213

40w↑1

What happens if you only use the felps, just stacking like six in them

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

39w

Then u have a fuel cell

@bionicfire9456

46w↑2

Hey, im sure someone has asked this already but i have a question. Im a new zippo owner and i watched videos on zippos before. As soon as i got my zippo i had put the fluid in it. I just came across this video and i am wondering if i can still repack the cotton with the fluid in. I know this is a bit of a dumb question though. If i cant, what should i do?

@Zippofanatic77outdoors

46w↑1

Hey buds welcome to the community. Alls u you have to do is pull the insert out take the felt pad off the bottom pull the cotton out let it sit on a plate for 1 hour and it should be dry after that. Maybe two hours.

@bionicfire9456

46w↑1

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors Great, thank you for replying. I didn't expect for you to respond so quickly. I've really been enjoying your videos so far. Thank you again.