Zippo Colorful Sky Design 540 Color Windproof Lighter, 540 Tumbled Chrome (48771)
Sobre este producto
- Full-wrap 540 Color artwork sends a glowing aurora borealis around every surface, anchored by a stoic treeline, so the design reads as one continuous scene from any angle
- Windproof chimney keeps the flame steady in wind and breezes where an ordinary flame would blow out
- 540 Tumbled Chrome finish gives the case a soft, hand-worked matte look beneath the color
- Refillable, all-metal brass case with the signature Zippo click, built for years of everyday carry
- Backed by Zippo's lifetime guarantee: it works or Zippo fixes it free
- Arrives in a gift box, ready to fill with lighter fluid (sold separately)
Descripción del producto
The Zippo Colorful Sky (48771) is a windproof, refillable pocket lighter from Zippo’s 540 Color collection, wrapped on every surface with an aurora borealis that drifts above a quiet treeline and finished in 540 Tumbled Chrome. Below, our Hosts break down the design, the 540 Color process, the windproof build, and how to keep it lit.
A northern-lights aurora that wraps every side
Most lighters decorate one face. The Colorful Sky design uses Zippo’s full-wrap 540 process to sweep a glowing aurora borealis, the northern lights, around all surfaces of the case, anchored by a stoic treeline along the base so the scene reads as a continuous horizon no matter how you turn it. The Zippo logo sits on the lid in tumbled chrome tones for subtle contrast. It is a display-worthy piece as much as an everyday carry.
What the 540 Color process is
The 540 in the name refers to Zippo’s 540 Color printing process, a continuous, textured image applied across all surfaces of the case rather than a flat stamp on a single side. The wrap is sealed under a tough, scratch-resistant layer so the artwork stays vivid through everyday pocket carry. This piece pairs that full-wrap image with a 540 Tumbled Chrome finish, which gives the metal a soft, matte, hand-worked look beneath the color.
Windproof, refillable, and made in Bradford, Pennsylvania
Underneath the artwork is the genuine Zippo you already know: an all-metal brass case with the signature Zippo click and a windproof chimney that keeps the flame lit in gusts where a standard flame would blow out. Zippo manufactures these lighters in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Every Zippo is backed by the brand’s lifetime guarantee, summed up in their long-running promise that it works or Zippo fixes it free. We sell the lighter here in El Paso; if the mechanism ever fails, you send it to Zippo and they repair it free.
Filling it and keeping it lit
Your Zippo arrives empty for safe shipping, so it needs fuel before the first light. Fill the cotton-packed chamber with Zippo premium lighter fluid, give it about a minute to wick up, and it is ready. Over time the flint wears down and the flame gets harder to catch, so keep a pack of replacement flints on hand and swap one in through the bottom screw. After many trimmings the wick shortens too, at which point a replacement wick brings the flame back to full height. None of these are included, so pick them up alongside the lighter.
Picking it up in El Paso
El Paso Smoke Shops runs 10 ubicaciones por El Paso, and this Colorful Sky lighter is stocked at select stores rather than on every shelf. Check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store has it in stock before you head over. As with all our lighters, this is a 21+ purchase and a valid ID is required at pickup.
The Colorful Sky 48771 is one of the more striking pieces in the 540 Color line, a full-wrap aurora on a windproof, lifetime-guaranteed Zippo that doubles as a collectible and a daily carry. Add fuel, and it is ready to light for years.
Especificaciones
- Marca
- Zippo
- Model
- 48771
- Collection
- 540 Color
- Design
- Colorful Sky Design
- Design Category
- Theme
- Case Material
- Brass
- Case Size
- Classic
- Dimensions
- 2.25 x 1.5 x 0.5 in
- Weight
- 2.0 oz
- Mechanism
- Windproof
- Refillable
- Yes
- Flint
- Replaceable
- Wick
- Replaceable
- Insert Type
- Standard
- Fuel
- Zippo Premium Lighter Fluid
- Compatibility
- Standard Zippo case (200 series)
- Lifetime Warranty
- Yes
- Made In
- Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Preguntas y Respuestas
Does the Zippo Colorful Sky lighter come filled with fluid?
No. Like every Zippo, the Colorful Sky (48771) ships empty for safe transit, so you add fuel before the first light. Fill it with Zippo premium lighter fluid, wait about a minute for the cotton to absorb it, and it is ready to spark. Fuel is sold separately.
What does the Colorful Sky design represent?
It depicts an aurora borealis, the northern lights, sweeping across a night sky above a dark treeline. Zippo's full-wrap 540 process carries the scene around all surfaces of the case so the glow and the horizon continue without a break, with the Zippo logo set on the lid in tumbled chrome tones.
Is the 540 Color wrap durable, or will it scratch and peel?
The 540 Color image is printed and sealed under a tough, scratch-resistant layer made to hold up to everyday pocket carry, so it resists fading and flaking under normal use. It is a printed full-wrap finish rather than a removable skin, so there is no edge to peel. As with any decorated lighter, deep gouges or harsh abrasives can still mark the surface, so treat it as you would any finished piece.
What is the 540 Color process and how is it different from a standard Zippo?
540 Color is Zippo's process for applying a continuous, textured image across all surfaces of the case, rather than printing a flat design on a single side, which produces a seamless full wrap. This model pairs that process with a 540 Tumbled Chrome finish for a soft, matte metal look beneath the color. Mechanically it is the same windproof, refillable Zippo underneath.
How do I replace the flint and wick when the flame gets weak?
When the flame is hard to catch, the flint usually needs swapping: lift out the insert, unscrew the bottom flint screw with a coin, drop in a fresh flint from a pack of replacement flints, and retighten. If the flame stays short even with a good flint and fuel, the wick may need replacing; feed in a replacement wick through the chimney. Both parts are sold separately.
Is it covered by a warranty?
Yes. Every Zippo windproof lighter carries Zippo's lifetime guarantee, captured in the brand's long-standing promise that it works or Zippo fixes it free. We sell the lighter; if the mechanism ever fails, you send it to Zippo and they repair the working parts at no charge. The guarantee covers function, not the decorative finish.
21+ only; a valid government-issued photo ID is required to purchase. This windproof lighter ships empty, so lighter fluid (sold separately) must be added before first use. It is a refillable pocket lighter, not a vape and not a concealment device of any kind. Use and store responsibly, keep away from children, and keep flame away from flammable materials. The lifetime guarantee is Zippo's and is honored by Zippo: it works or Zippo fixes it free.
