Zippo Trippy Skull Design Glow in the Dark 540 Color Lighter (48640)
Sobre este producto
- Full-wrap 540 Color artwork: a skull, swaying mushrooms, and flickering flames cover every side, so there is no plain back, just a bold two-sided design.
- Glows in the dark after charging: leave it under daylight, a lamp, or a blacklight and the skull keeps shining once the lights go out, recharging every time it sees light.
- Genuine windproof flame: the signature Zippo chimney keeps the flame lit in wind that would snuff an ordinary lighter, indoors or out.
- Refillable for life: durable all-metal brass build you top up with fluid instead of tossing, made in Bradford, Pennsylvania.
- Backed by Zippo's lifetime guarantee: it works or Zippo fixes it free, so a mechanical fault is repaired by Zippo at no charge.
- Gift-ready: arrives in a Zippo gift box, a standout for collectors and anyone who loves bold, trippy skull art.
Descripción del producto
The Zippo Trippy Skull Glow in the Dark 540 Color Lighter (48640) is a genuine windproof Zippo whose full-wrap 540 Color artwork, a skull surrounded by swaying mushrooms and flickering flames, glows in the dark once it has been charged by light. It is an all-metal, refillable lighter made in Bradford, Pennsylvania, arrives in a Zippo gift box, ships empty, and carries Zippo’s lifetime guarantee.
A skull that wakes up after dark
The star of the 48640 is a frightful skull that appears to come alive: it is ringed by swaying mushrooms and flickering flames, and the artwork wraps continuously around every side of the case. Because the finish is a specialty glow-in-the-dark coating, the design charges under any light source (daylight, a lamp, or a blacklight for an almost instant charge) and then shines on its own once the lights go out. The glow is a phosphorescent visual effect that fades gradually and recharges every time it sees light again, so the skull looks bold by day and luminous by night.
The 540 Color process, explained
540 Color is Zippo’s in-house, full-coverage printing process, named for the way it can decorate all 540 degrees of the lighter. Developed by Zippo’s own engineers and decoration specialists, it covers virtually every surface of the case with vivid, durable artwork; only the hinge and the bottom stamp are left as laser engraving for function and date verification. That is what makes this a two-sided piece with a fully decorated front and back rather than a plain reverse, and it is why 540 Color designs hold up better than older printed Zippo finishes.
Built like every genuine Zippo
Underneath the art, this is a genuine Zippo windproof lighter with the same all-metal, brass construction and the unmistakable Zippo click the brand has produced in Bradford, Pennsylvania since 1932. The windproof chimney holds the flame in wind that would snuff a standard flame, indoors or out, which is the whole point of a windproof Zippo. It is refillable for a lifetime of use, so you keep the same lighter and simply top it up rather than throwing it away. Note that a windproof Zippo flame does not self-extinguish, so you close the lid to put it out.
Filling and everyday upkeep
Every Zippo windproof lighter, including this one, ships empty for safe transport, so it will not light straight out of the gift box. Fill it first with Zippo premium lighter fluid, lifting the insert and saturating the packing under the felt until it is full but not overflowing, then wiping it dry before you spark it. The lighter is engineered to work best on genuine Zippo fluid and flints, and keeping the lid closed between uses slows evaporation so it is ready when you reach for it.
The Zippo lifetime guarantee
This lighter is backed by Zippo’s famous lifetime guarantee: it works or Zippo fixes it free. The guarantee is honored by Zippo, not by the shop, so a mechanically faulty lighter is sent to Zippo and they repair it at no charge. The guarantee covers the mechanism only: consumable parts such as fluid, flints, and wicks are normal wear items you replace yourself, and decorative wear, scratches, or the printed 540 Color art are not covered.
Finding the Trippy Skull in El Paso
El Paso Smoke Shops stocks Zippo across our 10 El Paso, TX locations, but this specific Trippy Skull 540 Color design is carried at only some of them at any given time. Check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store has the 48640 in stock right now before you drive over. Zippo lighters are sold to adults 21 and older, and we ask for a valid government-issued photo ID at pickup.
If you want a collectible Zippo that doubles as a conversation piece, the Trippy Skull 540 Color (48640) delivers a vivid, all-sides glow design on the dependable windproof Zippo platform. Add a tin of fluid, charge the glow under a light, and it is ready for years of refills. Check the live stock on this page to find the El Paso Smoke Shops location nearest you that has it.
Especificaciones
- Marca
- Zippo
- Model
- 48640
- Collection
- 540 Color
- Design
- Skull Design
- Design Category
- Skull
- Finish
- Glow in the Dark (specialty 540 Color finish)
- 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
What is the 540 Color process on the Trippy Skull Zippo?
540 Color is Zippo's in-house, full-coverage printing process, named for decorating all 540 degrees of the lighter. On the 48640 it wraps a two-sided skull, mushroom, and flame design with a glow-in-the-dark finish around the whole case; only the hinge and bottom stamp are laser engraved. It is more durable than the older printed finishes Zippo used in the past.
Does this Zippo really glow in the dark, and how do I charge it?
Yes. The specialty glow-in-the-dark finish is phosphorescent, so you charge it by leaving it under any light source: daylight, a lamp, or a blacklight for an almost instant charge. Once you turn the lights off, the skull design glows on its own and slowly fades, then recharges the next time it sees light. The glow is a novelty visual effect and does not change how the flame works.
Does the Zippo Trippy Skull lighter come filled with fluid?
No. Like every genuine Zippo windproof lighter, the 48640 ships empty for safe transport and is not filled in store, so it will not light out of the box. Fill it once by lifting the insert and saturating the packing under the felt with genuine Zippo fluid until it is full but not overflowing, then wipe it dry. Keep the lid closed between uses so the fuel does not evaporate.
What does Zippo's lifetime guarantee actually cover on this lighter?
Zippo's lifetime guarantee means it works or Zippo fixes it free, and Zippo, not the shop, performs the repair: you send a mechanically faulty lighter to Zippo and they repair it at no charge. The guarantee covers the mechanism, not consumable parts like fluid, flints, and wicks, and it does not cover decorative wear, scratches, or the printed 540 Color art.
How often do I replace the flint and wick?
For an average user the flint wears out every few weeks, so keeping spare replacement flints on hand keeps it sparking reliably. The wick is trimmed once or twice a year as it darkens with carbon, and after two or three trims you fit a replacement wick to restore a full-height flame. Both are normal wear items you replace yourself, not warranty repairs.
Is the Trippy Skull design on both sides of the lighter?
Yes. Because it uses the 540 Color process, the artwork wraps continuously around the entire case, so it is a two-sided design with a fully decorated front and back rather than a plain reverse. The skull, swaying mushrooms, and flickering flames carry across all surfaces except the hinge and the laser-engraved bottom stamp.
Sold to adults 21 and older only; a valid government-issued photo ID is required at pickup. This Zippo ships empty: it contains no lighter fluid and is not filled in store, so add Zippo premium lighter fluid before first use. It is a refillable, windproof flame lighter, not a vape and not any kind of concealment device. The windproof flame does not self-extinguish, so close the lid to put it out.
