Not much work scheduled today (had a doctor's appointment)so I took advantage of the leisure time to get the blind I had brought home in shape.
Decided to stay with a "natural" lubricant for the zippers so I dug out a can of my homemade muzzleloader lube (a mix of neatsfoot oil and beeswax).
Hmmmmm ...........how to easily apply it? (it's a paste similar to "bore butter" for muzzleloaders)
Tried a cotton cleaning patch, but it was too difficult to hold on to while attempting to spread the lube. Then it hit me
![Idea :idea:](./images/smilies/icon_idea.gif)
an old jersey glove
Dip an index finger in the lube, rub it on the thumb, then rub it on each side of the opened zipper. Worked like a charm and the zippers glide smoothly now!
I also took time to paint the outside of the windows flat black like the other blind.
![Image](http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/wabi_pics/blindnstands005.jpg)
This gives the blind a similar appearance with the windows open or closed.
I have noticed in the past that some deer seem to pick up on the change in looks when I had the windows open. Since trying the blackened windows I have not had a deer give the blind the nervous looks when entering the food plot.
I have the blind opened up inside my shop to air out for a few days, then it will be ready to replace the old blind if/when needed.
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
I'll report back on the zipper lube success or failure after it has been out in the weather for a couple months.
![Wink :wink:](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)