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tips/tricks cleaning seat belts #1351961 12/15/12 11:27 PM 12/15/12 11:27 PM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,491 Lethbridge, AB, Canada dangina OP pro stock
dangina OP pro stock Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,491 Lethbridge, AB, Canada	getting further along on my car and now at the point of installing seat belts. Their dirty from over the years but still in good condition. Just wondering what are your guys tips/tricks for making them look new again?

Re: tips/tricks cleaning seat belts [Re: dangina] #1351962 12/16/12 12:03 AM 12/16/12 12:03 AM
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1_WILD_RT Management Trainee Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 27,347 Today? Who Knows?	Hot Hot Hot Water, a little bit of Tide & a stiff brush...... "The Armies of our ancestors were lucky, in that they were not trailed by a second army of pencil pushers."

Re: tips/tricks cleaning seat belts [Re: 1_WILD_RT] #1351963 12/16/12 12:44 AM 12/16/12 12:44 AM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Tied them in a large bath towel and threw them in the washing machine. SHhhhh! Don't tell the wife!

Re: tips/tricks cleaning seat belts [Re: dangina] #1351964 12/16/12 12:52 AM 12/16/12 12:52 AM
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RSNOMO Moparts Torchbearer R Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 18,880 -	Saddle Soap...

Re: tips/tricks cleaning seat belts [Re: RSNOMO] #1351965 12/16/12 01:57 AM 12/16/12 01:57 AM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,522 Orleans, Ontario moparcanuk pro stock
moparcanuk pro stock Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,522 Orleans, Ontario	No two ways about it: Simple Green. It works. Ask me how I know.

Re: tips/tricks cleaning seat belts #1351966 12/16/12 05:56 AM 12/16/12 05:56 AM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,491 Lethbridge, AB, Canada dangina OP pro stock
dangina OP pro stock Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,491 Lethbridge, AB, Canada	Quote: Tied them in a large bath towel and threw them in the washing machine. SHhhhh! Don't tell the wife! I heard of doing this for the door seals and weather stripping, wouldn't you be worried about rusting the buckles? Quote: Hot Hot Hot Water, a little bit of Tide & a stiff brush...... was thinking of this route... Quote: No two ways about it: Simple Green. It works. Ask me how I know. ok never heard of the stuff. do you let it soak in the stuff? Last edited by dangina; 12/16/12 05:57 AM.

Re: tips/tricks cleaning seat belts [Re: dangina] #1351967 12/16/12 07:12 AM 12/16/12 07:12 AM
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Grizzly Moparts Proctologist Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,020 Salem	Quote: Quote: Tied them in a large bath towel and threw them in the washing machine. SHhhhh! Don't tell the wife! I heard of doing this for the door seals and weather stripping, wouldn't you be worried about rusting the buckles? Compressed air. Lots of it, as soon as you pull them out. Should be fine. Mo' Farts Moderated by "tbagger".

Re: tips/tricks cleaning seat belts [Re: Grizzly] #1351968 12/16/12 09:35 AM 12/16/12 09:35 AM
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moretoys top fuel M Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,728 ST clair shores MI	put some oxy clean (laundry detergent booster,comes in a powder. should be available anywhere). in a bucket and let them soak for a day or so.

Re: tips/tricks cleaning seat belts [Re: moretoys] #1351969 12/16/12 10:03 AM 12/16/12 10:03 AM
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70Cuda383 Too Many Posts Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 21,345 Marysville, O-H-I-O	what about using "dry cleaning fluid" aka brake cleaner? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrachloroethylene http://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-parts/brakes/brake-tests/brake-cleaner1.htm Photobucket sucks

Re: tips/tricks cleaning seat belts [Re: 70Cuda383] #1351970 12/16/12 08:23 PM 12/16/12 08:23 PM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,491 Lethbridge, AB, Canada dangina OP pro stock
dangina OP pro stock Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,491 Lethbridge, AB, Canada	thanks for the tips guys!

Re: tips/tricks cleaning seat belts [Re: 70Cuda383] #1351971 12/16/12 08:48 PM 12/16/12 08:48 PM
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nomore65BelvJim I Live Here Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 16,844 Phoenix - surface of the sun	Quote: what about using "dry cleaning fluid" aka brake cleaner? I have wondered about taking them in to a dry cleaners and having them done. Seems like a good way to thoroughly clean them without water.

Re: tips/tricks cleaning seat belts [Re: dangina] #1351972 12/16/12 09:30 PM 12/16/12 09:30 PM
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Ramrod39 My New Title Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,162 Tucson, AZ	I've alway just run them through the washing machine. Rust? How is that an issue? Tey dry in a few minutes once out.

Re: tips/tricks cleaning seat belts [Re: dangina] #1351973 12/17/12 09:08 PM 12/17/12 09:08 PM
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moparcanuk pro stock Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,522 Orleans, Ontario	Quote: No two ways about it: Simple Green. It works. Ask me how I know. ok never heard of the stuff. do you let it soak in the stuff? Nope. Spray on full strength, brush a minute or so then rinse. You may have to do it a few times to get all the dirt out. It's also great for cleaning tires. Gives them that black rubber look - not the wet look. Same process. Spray on, scrub then rinse. Remove grease? Yep.

Re: tips/tricks cleaning seat belts [Re: dangina] #1351974 12/17/12 09:48 PM 12/17/12 09:48 PM
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Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	What about using a reg pressure washer or the car wash to remove the tide, simple green , etc after brushing? It seems that would be much better than the washing machine? That seems like a bad idea because of all the metal attached to your seat belts. Clanging around against themselves can't be good. I have used a pressure washers to clean darn near everything including mud encrusted nylon lifting slings with one. Now lastly I know new or rewebbed belts are not cheap but you should make the investment in new webbing if yours are near 40 years old. A local place here who makes truck canvas, tie downs, truck seats, etc can make seat belts at reasonable prices, not like Snake oil Products which are really hi priced. ( I do have set from Snake oil, top of the line and perfect but not needed for most cars/drivers) This is coming from someone who has experienced a 240 mph head on crash with solid concrete wall and lived to type this because of my belts and helment. They saved my life and I fully understand the 2 year rewebb NHRA rule on belts. Why do you think yours are alright after 40? I also know pressure washing nylon webbing is bad for the slings and shortens there life. Pressure washing your seat belts is no worse than washing them in the washing machine, better. I have replaced many seat belts in my city delivery trucks, they put them on and off over 30 times a day and they do wear out.

Re: tips/tricks cleaning seat belts [Re: Challenger 1] #1351975 12/18/12 07:44 AM 12/18/12 07:44 AM
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bobs66440 top fuel B Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,880 Out in Left Field, NY	Quote: Now lastly I know new or rewebbed belts are not cheap but you should make the investment in new webbing if yours are near 40 years old. This is coming from someone who has experienced a 240 mph head on crash with solid concrete wall and lived to type this because of my belts and helment. They saved my life and I fully understand the 2 year rewebb NHRA rule on belts. Why do you think yours are alright after 40? I have replaced many seat belts in my city delivery trucks, they put them on and off over 30 times a day and they do wear out. I would keep the old ones in a box in the garage and use new ones in the car. They even have retro style ones available and are very affordable. I've bought and used many sets from this company including in my current Charger. http://wescoperformance.stores.yahoo.net/nonresebe.html

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