Zippo Slim High Polish Blue Windproof Lighter (20494) in El Paso

The Zippo Slim High Polish Blue (model 20494) is a refillable, windproof pocket lighter dressed in a mirror sapphire-blue finish over a solid brass Slim case. It is the trim profile Zippo first introduced in 1956, measuring just 0.38 in thick, and every one carries Zippo’s lifetime guarantee. The case is a plain finish with no emblem, so the deep blue color is the whole design. It ships empty, so add Zippo premium lighter fluid before the first light. El Paso Smoke Shops carries it across our family of 10 El Paso, TX locations; stock varies by store, so check the live availability on this page to see which one has it.

The High Polish Blue (Sapphire) finish

The sapphire blue is a durable high polish finish bonded over a solid brass case, not a printed graphic or a wrap. Because model 20494 is a plain finish with no emblem or engraving, the mirror-bright color covers the entire lighter and reflects light from every angle, which makes it one of the cleaner, more understated looks in the Zippo lineup. Keep in mind the finish is cosmetic: it polishes up beautifully, but everyday scuffs and scratches are normal wear and are not covered by the repair guarantee.

Slim profile, and how it compares to a standard Zippo

Zippo added the Slim case to the line in 1956 as a sleeker, narrower alternative to the original. This one measures about 1.13 in wide and just 0.38 in thick, so it sits flatter in a shirt pocket, a clutch, or a front jeans pocket than the wider standard case. It keeps the same windproof chimney and the familiar Zippo click, so you are not trading function for size. The one practical tradeoff is fuel: the Slim reservoir holds a little less than a full-size Zippo, so heavy users may top it off slightly more often.

Fueling, flints, and wick care

This lighter ships empty for safe transport, so it will not light straight out of the box. Fill it with Zippo premium lighter fluid, adding it slowly until the cotton packing is saturated and stopping before it overflows. Lighter fluid evaporates even when the lighter sits unused, so most people top off every one to three weeks depending on how often they spark it. The Slim uses the same internals as every Zippo windproof lighter, so when the flame weakens you can refresh it with replacement flints or fit a replacement wick to bring it back to life.

The Zippo lifetime guarantee

Every genuine Zippo windproof lighter is backed by the same promise: it works or Zippo fixes it free. If this lighter ever fails mechanically, you send it to Zippo and they repair it free of charge, regardless of how old it is. The guarantee covers the mechanism, not cosmetics, so it does not restore the blue finish, scratches, or normal wear. To put it plainly: El Paso Smoke Shops sells you the lighter, and Zippo honors the lifetime guarantee on the working parts.

Our Hosts stock, fill, and handle Zippo lighters every day across our El Paso stores, and the Slim High Polish Blue is an easy one to recommend for anyone who wants a dependable, refillable flame with a sharp, simple look. Pair it with Zippo premium lighter fluid so you can light it the same day. You must be 21 or older with a valid ID to buy, and because stock moves between stores, check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso location has it right now.