Zippo lighters are iconic. The durable, refillable lighters debuted in 1933 and have transcended generations. While new versions still aren’t as cheap as your average plastic Bic lighter, some models ...

In this video, I restore an old Zippo lighter found on a beach, which developed a beautiful patina from seawater exposure. Using original parts for the restoration facilitated the process. After ...

In this video, I restore an old Zippo lighter found on a beach with a metal detector. The brass lighter had developed a beautiful patina from saltwater exposure, but it needed restoration to prevent ...