Leather Moto-Gear Zipper Repair in D.C./NOVA (or Near)?

So, I have a pair of Hein-Gericke leather pants. Astonishingly, they still fit.

But, since they are a POS item, after only 20 years of use, the zipper failed.

Don’t go there; it’s a mechanical, not a “strain failure” issue.

Seriously, the zipper closer or whatever that gizmo is called just fell off. I am not smart enough to figure out how to reinstall it. Besides, suspect it needs to be replaced.

So, might anyone had experience with a leather-repair place doing this sort of thing on heavy moto-gear? Able to recommend a place to go to … or stay away from?

We live at the top of Virginia — the “Real Northern Virginia” — but get into the other NOVA to visit grands, etc., fairly often.

Thanks.

Bill

http://leatherrepair.com/

+1. They do a good job.

Would something like this work?

https://rubymony.com/products/fix-zip-puller-6-pieces?variant=37538391326907&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google Shopping&gclid=Cj0KCQiAzZL-BRDnARIsAPCJs72xmtF8TV21o7xQE_9tkq_ZaH88Tx6bEuqtPgCZgHFrU5K6jr7wFdYaArjVEALw_wcB

There are numerous options for similar products on Amazon.

Amazing!

Will order that. Other “candidates” abound around here.

Many thanks.

Bill

Any shoe repair place should be able to do it if you provide replacement zipper. They used to be in every mall but not anymore.

Talk to MFG many have a repair department.

This may too late for the mentioned issue but if you have future needs I just used Waldorf Shoe Repair (just S of the junction of HY5 and 301) for a similar requirement and they did a great job for a fair price.

Many thanks. Will file that.

I should have come back sooner with a back brief, but, per Chris's recommendation -- @Riteris -- I took mine into Bedo's Leather Works in Falls Church -- http://leatherrepair.com -- early last month.

Great folks.

The Main Guy told me that he might be able to "persuade" the slider. If so, <$30. If he needed to R&R assembly, c.$100+. OK'd both, but he called a few days later. "Come get 'e; $28."

They are still there, darn it. Hard to get motivated to get into the MetroBlob. He said "No problem; whenever." Naturally, I'll up the $ for "storage."

Bill

Thanks for the reply. Last year I had the zipper replaced for over $100 on an old leather riding jacket that I mainly wear on my touring bike. That zipper was too light and failed within a few months. This fall I did some searching and found Waldorf Shoe Repair. He installed a heavy duty zipper that is awesome and re-soled a pair of Thursday boots both for $90. I will go there again for future repair needs. Safe riding....