i have a old zippo,and it won,t light on the first several flicks,i have new flint,the cotton is moist--if i turn the lighter over and salp it several times in my palm it will light. do i need a new wick ,and if i do --how do i trim or change it

Try flipping open the top, waving it around for a second or two, then strike it. I think the fumes are too strong at first for the wick to ignite.

I have also found that Zippo flints really do work better than others.

Replace the insert with a new Z-plus insert. Will make it a nice cigar torch lighter.

yep!

Amen, JHC !!

ALR... email me at johnhaycigars1 aol and I can tell you where to find the Z-Plus insert. They work really well.

The Z-Plus insert is the best. That said, if you really like the original Zippo, the company fixes 'em for free. No questions asked.

only about 9 bucks! I have 3 !!!

i used to have zippo problems so i switched to buttons.

now i don't worry about skin getting caught on the zippo.

And buttons are more stylish.

Velcro Strips.