Plastic Buckle Replacement

简介

Plastic buckles are common on many Patagonia items, particularly packs, where they are used to fasten and secure straps. The most common reason for failure is when the plastic cracks or breaks.

This guide will demonstrate how to replace a plastic buckle without the need for sewing. To ensure this solution is applicable, confirm that the damaged buckle can be threaded off the item without undoing any stitches.

Read through the entire guide before starting the repair, and gather the necessary tools and materials. While Patagonia-specific materials are ideal, they are not required. Patagonia replacement parts can be obtained by calling or messaging Patagonia Customer Service.

Alternatively, Patagonia products can be taken to a local retail store for repair evaluation or sent in to Patagonia through their mail-in repair service.

Let's get fixing!

WARNING! Small Parts. Patagonia does not recommend conducting these repairs on garments intended for children age 3 or under. Instead, we recommend return of the product for professional repair services.

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步骤 1 Assess the damage

Plastic Buckle Replacement, Assess the damage: 步骤 1 中的图像 1，3

Plastic Buckle Replacement, Assess the damage: 步骤 1 中的图像 2，3

Plastic Buckle Replacement, Assess the damage: 步骤 1 中的图像 3，3

Identify which piece of the buckle is damaged or missing.
Take note of how both sides of the buckle are attached and how the webbing is oriented.
It may be helpful to take a photo if the mechanism is complex.
If the buckle is missing entirely, see Step 5 for tips.

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步骤 2 Choose the replacement piece

Plastic Buckle Replacement, Choose the replacement piece: 步骤 2 中的图像 1，3

Plastic Buckle Replacement, Choose the replacement piece: 步骤 2 中的图像 2，3

Plastic Buckle Replacement, Choose the replacement piece: 步骤 2 中的图像 3，3

Ensure the replacement piece fits the original piece by clipping the pieces together.
If a you can't find a piece that fits, or if the entire buckle is missing, replace both sides of the buckle with a new set.

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步骤 3 Remove the damaged buckle piece

Plastic Buckle Replacement, Remove the damaged buckle piece: 步骤 3 中的图像 1，3

Plastic Buckle Replacement, Remove the damaged buckle piece: 步骤 3 中的图像 2，3

Plastic Buckle Replacement, Remove the damaged buckle piece: 步骤 3 中的图像 3，3

Slide the damaged buckle piece to the end of the webbing.
Maneuver one edge of the folded webbing into the buckle piece slot.
Use needle nose pliers to grip this edge and pull the rest of the folded end through the buckle piece slot.
Discard the damaged buckle piece responsibly.
If the buckle won't come off the webbing end, it's likely not designed to be removed and requires a sewn repair.

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步骤 4 Install the new buckle piece and test its functionality

Plastic Buckle Replacement, Install the new buckle piece and test its functionality: 步骤 4 中的图像 1，3

Plastic Buckle Replacement, Install the new buckle piece and test its functionality: 步骤 4 中的图像 2，3

Plastic Buckle Replacement, Install the new buckle piece and test its functionality: 步骤 4 中的图像 3，3

Check the notes or reference photo from Step 1 to make sure the orientation is correct.
Repeat the technique used in Step 3 in reverse by feeding one corner of the folded webbing end into the buckle piece slot first, then using pliers to pull it all the way through.
Pull the webbing on each side of the buckle to ensure that it holds tension on the new piece. If the webbing slides, it may be threaded incorrectly.

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步骤 5 Troubleshooting

Plastic Buckle Replacement, Troubleshooting: 步骤 5 中的图像 1，3

Plastic Buckle Replacement, Troubleshooting: 步骤 5 中的图像 2，3

Plastic Buckle Replacement, Troubleshooting: 步骤 5 中的图像 3，3

MISSING BUCKLE: If the entire buckle is missing and it's not clear how it was originally oriented on the webbing, follow these guidelines:
A replacement buckle is sized by the width of the webbing it will be attached to.
As a general rule, when fastening a buckle while wearing an item, the release piece (insert) is held in the right hand while the lock piece (receiver) is held in the left hand.
VARIATIONS: Sometimes only one side of the buckle will be replaceable, like when one side is sewn onto a backpack.