Zippo Classic Brown Matte Windproof Lighter (49180) in El Paso
About this item
- Deep brown matte powder-coat finish over a solid brass case for a rugged, low-glare everyday carry
- Genuine Zippo windproof design: the chimney windscreen keeps the flame lit in wind, indoors or out
- Refillable for life and built to be reflinted and rewicked, so one lighter lasts for decades
- Backed by Zippo's lifetime guarantee, "it works or Zippo fixes it free" (Zippo performs the repair)
- Made in Zippo's Bradford, Pennsylvania factory, where Zippo has built lighters since 1932
- Full-size Classic case with the stamped Zippo logo; ships empty, so premium lighter fluid is sold separately
Product description
The Zippo 49180 is a full-size Classic windproof lighter wrapped in a deep brown matte powder coat over a solid brass case, stamped with the Zippo logo. It is refillable for life, runs on premium lighter fluid (sold separately), and carries Zippo’s lifetime guarantee. Like every Zippo, it ships empty. Check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store has it in stock.
A Rugged Brown Matte Finish on Solid Brass
The 49180 wears a deep brown matte finish created with a powder coat that Zippo applies electrostatically to a solid brass case, then stamps with the classic Zippo logo. The matte surface gives the lighter a low-glare, rugged look and hides fingerprints far better than polished chrome. Zippo guarantees the lighter’s mechanism for life but does not guarantee the finish itself, so the brown matte will pick up character marks at the hinge and high-contact edges with daily pocket carry. Clean it with a soft cloth and a non-abrasive cleaner to keep the look fresh.
How the Windproof Flame Works
Zippo lighters earned the windproof name because the flame stays lit in wind. The insert holds a flint wheel, a flint, a wick, and a chimney-style windscreen that shields the flame while a steady fuel-delivery rate keeps it burning. Spin the flint wheel against the flint to spark the wick, and the lighter lights with the distinctive Zippo click of the cam and lid. It does not self-extinguish, so close the lid to put out the flame, which also slows fuel evaporation between uses.
Refilling, Flints, and Wick Care
The 49180 is refillable for a lifetime of use. Lift the felt pad inside the insert, slowly saturate the packing material with Zippo premium lighter fluid, stop when the fluid reaches the top of the packing, then wipe the lighter and your hands dry before lighting. Lighter fluid evaporates even when the lighter sits unused, so top it off before a trip. A flint lasts an average user about a few weeks, so keep replacement flints on hand, and the wick can be trimmed once or twice a year before it eventually needs a replacement wick.
Backed by Zippo's Lifetime Guarantee
Zippo has built windproof lighters in Bradford, Pennsylvania since 1932, with more than 600 million produced. Every one carries the same promise, “it works or Zippo fixes it free.” If the 49180 ever stops working, you send it to Zippo’s Bradford factory and Zippo repairs it free of charge, regardless of age or condition. The guarantee covers the mechanism, not the matte finish. To be clear, El Paso Smoke Shops sells the lighter and Zippo performs any warranty repair.
Finding the Zippo 49180 in El Paso
El Paso Smoke Shops carries Zippo lighters across our 10 El Paso, TX locations, with knowledgeable Hosts who handle these every day. Stock varies by store, so check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store has the 49180 in stock right now. A Zippo is a 21+ purchase and a valid government-issued ID is required. The lighter is sold empty, with fuel sold separately, and it is a pocket lighter, not a vaping device or a concealment product.
The Zippo 49180 pairs an understated brown matte finish with the solid-brass build, windproof flame, and lifetime-guaranteed mechanism that made Zippo an American icon. Refill it, reflint it, and it can last for decades. Check the live stock on this page to find it at your El Paso Smoke Shops location.
Specifications
- Brand
- Zippo
- Collection
- Standard
- Design
- Reg Brown Matte
- Design Category
- Theme
- Finish
- Brown Matte
- Case Material
- Brass
- Case Size
- Regular
- Dimensions
- 2.25 x 1.5 x 0.5 in
- Weight
- 2 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
Questions & Answers
Does the brown matte finish on the Zippo 49180 scratch or wear off?
The brown matte coat is a powder coat applied electrostatically to the brass and holds up well to everyday pocket carry, but Zippo guarantees the mechanism, not the finish. With regular use the matte surface can pick up scuffs at the hinge and high-contact edges over time, which many owners consider part of a Zippo's character. Clean it with a soft cloth and a non-abrasive cleaner to keep it looking sharp.
Does the Zippo 49180 come with lighter fluid?
No. Every Zippo ships and is sold empty because Department of Transportation rules prohibit shipping with fuel inside. Before first use, fill it with Zippo premium lighter fluid: lift the felt pad, slowly saturate the packing, stop when the fluid reaches the top of the packing, then wipe the lighter and your hands dry before lighting.
What makes the Zippo 49180 windproof?
The chimney-style windscreen around the wick, combined with a steady fuel-delivery rate, lets the flame stay lit in wind where an open flame would blow out. You light it by spinning the flint wheel against the flint. It does not self-extinguish, so close the lid to put out the flame, which also slows fuel evaporation between uses.
What does Zippo's lifetime guarantee cover on the 49180?
Zippo's famous guarantee, "it works or Zippo fixes it free," covers the mechanical working of the lighter for life. If it ever fails to function, you send it to Zippo's Bradford, Pennsylvania factory and Zippo repairs it free of charge, regardless of age or condition. The guarantee covers function, not the matte finish. El Paso Smoke Shops sells the lighter; Zippo honors the repair.
How often do I replace the flint and wick on the Zippo 49180?
A flint lasts roughly a few weeks for an average user, so it is worth keeping replacement flints on hand. The wick can be trimmed once or twice a year as it darkens with carbon, and after a few trimmings it needs a replacement wick. Fresh fluid, flint, and wick keep the lighter performing like new.
Where is the Zippo 49180 made?
It is made in Zippo's Bradford, Pennsylvania factory, where Zippo has produced windproof lighters since 1932, more than 600 million of them. The 49180 uses a solid brass case finished in brown matte powder coat and stamped with the Zippo logo.
Zippo lighters are sold to adults 21 and older only; a valid government-issued photo ID is required at purchase. The 49180 is windproof and refillable but ships and is sold empty, with no fuel inside (per DOT shipping rules), so premium lighter fluid is sold separately. It is a pocket lighter, not a vaping device and not a concealment product. Per-store stock varies, so check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store has it.
