Zippo Color Image Abstract Design Lighter, Royal Blue Matte (48955)

The Zippo Color Image Abstract lighter, Royal Blue Matte (model 48955), is a classic windproof Zippo whose entire brass case is wrapped in a vibrant abstract graphic of stars and swirls radiating across a deep Royal Blue matte finish. It is refillable, windproof, and carries Zippo’s lifetime guarantee. Like every new Zippo, it ships empty, so you add premium lighter fluid before the first use. Here is what makes this one worth carrying, plus exactly how to fuel and care for it.

A 540 Color Image Wrap, Not Ordinary Printing

This lighter belongs to Zippo’s Color Image (540 Color) collection, which uses Zippo’s 540 Color Image process. Unlike older printing methods that decorate only a flat panel, the 540 Color process wraps high-resolution artwork seamlessly across every side of the case, so the abstract stars-and-swirls design (finish code 229) flows around the lighter with full, edge-to-edge color. The result here is a Royal Blue matte field with bright bursts of color emanating outward from a classic windproof silhouette. It is a Classic-case Zippo, so it has the familiar weight, the iconic hinged lid, and the unmistakable click, dressed in a graphic you could not produce with standard stamping or single-panel printing.

Windproof by Design, Refillable for Life

The 48955 uses Zippo’s signature windproof mechanism: the wick sits inside a perforated chimney that shields and feeds the flame, which is why a Zippo stays lit in wind that snuffs an ordinary flame. It runs on liquid fuel and is fully refillable, so you are never throwing it away when it runs dry. Zippo engineers these lighters to work best with Zippo premium lighter fluid. To refuel, lift the case insert out of the chrome shell, slowly saturate the felt packing until the fluid just reaches the top of the packing, and stop before it overflows so the lighter does not leak. Over time the wick darkens and the flint wears down; both are simple, inexpensive swaps using replacement flints and a replacement wick, which keeps the lighter sparking and lighting for years.

Backed by Zippo's Lifetime Guarantee

Every Zippo windproof lighter, this one included, carries Zippo’s famous lifetime guarantee: it works or Zippo fixes it free. The guarantee is Zippo’s, and Zippo performs the repair. If the mechanical workings ever fail, you send the lighter to the Zippo Repair Clinic in Bradford, Pennsylvania, and they service it at no charge, regardless of age. Zippo has manufactured its windproof lighters in Bradford, Pennsylvania since 1932, and El Paso Smoke Shops sells you the genuine article. We stock and sell the lighter; Zippo honors the guarantee. The graphic wrap and finish are cosmetic and are not covered by the mechanical guarantee, which is normal for any decorated Zippo.

Caring for the Royal Blue Matte Finish

The Color Image wrap and Royal Blue matte coating are durable, but they reward a little care. Clean the case with a soft, dry or lightly dampened cloth and a non-abrasive cleaner only. Skip polishes, solvents, and abrasive pads, which can dull or scratch a matte 540 graphic. Keep the lid closed when the lighter is not in use, since liquid fuel evaporates over time even when idle. Normal pocket carry will show honest wear at the edges eventually, which many Guests consider part of a Zippo’s character, but routine cleaning keeps the abstract design looking sharp.

Buying From El Paso Smoke Shops

El Paso Smoke Shops is a locally operated chain with 10 ubicaciones por El Paso, Texas, and our Hosts handle and stock Zippo lighters in person. This is an in-store purchase: it is sold to Guests 21 and older, and we verify a valid government ID at pickup. The 48955 ships from Zippo empty for safe transport, so plan to grab a can of fuel at the same time if your lighter is new. Stock of any single design rotates between stores, so this model is not guaranteed at every location. Check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store has the Color Image Abstract (48955) in stock before you head over.

If you want a windproof, refillable, lifetime-guaranteed lighter with a striking full-wrap design, the Zippo Color Image Abstract in Royal Blue matte (48955) delivers all of it in one Classic-case package. Pair it with premium fuel, keep the lid closed, and it will be lighting reliably for years. Use the live stock check above to find your nearest El Paso Smoke Shops location that has it.