Dyeing Seat Belts Question?
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From: Brandon FL
Re: Dyeing Seat Belts Question? (chadman)
Chadman,
I attempted this myself on a set of NOS belts I bought on Ebay, oyster to red. The dye I used was from a quart can I got from Eckler's. Carefully I taped the little white tags off with tape and applied the dye using a brush from the can, no thinner. The paint/dye went on smoothly and soaked right through the webbing. Man did they looked good. After about an hour under the Florida sun, I unhooked the belts from the clothes line and boy did I get a big supprise! The belts were as stiff as an 2by4. Ended up sending them to Ssnake Ole Products for new webbing, $60 bucks each. "Pay the man now or pay him latter!!"
ric :steering:
I attempted this myself on a set of NOS belts I bought on Ebay, oyster to red. The dye I used was from a quart can I got from Eckler's. Carefully I taped the little white tags off with tape and applied the dye using a brush from the can, no thinner. The paint/dye went on smoothly and soaked right through the webbing. Man did they looked good. After about an hour under the Florida sun, I unhooked the belts from the clothes line and boy did I get a big supprise! The belts were as stiff as an 2by4. Ended up sending them to Ssnake Ole Products for new webbing, $60 bucks each. "Pay the man now or pay him latter!!"
ric :steering:
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From: Huntsville AL
Re: Dyeing Seat Belts Question? (Ric's80_4sp)
Thanks Chadman,
I was fixing to go through the same as you, but now I won't be waisting my time. Thanks so much for the tip and saving me alot of work. :smash: So do you have info on Ssnake Ole Products and how do I get in touch with them?
YBNormal...drive a vette www.angelfire.com/al/swhite7/interior.html
I was fixing to go through the same as you, but now I won't be waisting my time. Thanks so much for the tip and saving me alot of work. :smash: So do you have info on Ssnake Ole Products and how do I get in touch with them?
YBNormal...drive a vette www.angelfire.com/al/swhite7/interior.html
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From: Beverly Hills/Pine Ridge Florida
Re: Dyeing Seat Belts Question? (Ybnormal)
I've dyed a LOT of seatbelts in my time. The spray dye/paint on dye just won't work. What to do? Go to the grocery store and buy either RIT or TINTEX dye. Also buy a box of "dye stripper".
Completely disassemble the belts. Remove all the tags. Take out all the "jelly rolls" so you can remove all the hardware. Follow the dye directions. Use a pot on the stove. Completely strip all the old dye. The belts will come out a beige/off white color. Use Oxalic acid to remove the rust stains. THEN.....follow the directions and re-dye the belt to your color.
After that's done, you'll need an industrial/commercial sewing machine to reapply the tags, and re-sew the belts. You should make notice of the correct stitching patterns before you remove the tags, and the other hardware.
NOTE: It is technically illegal to re-sew seat belts/repair seat belts, but if you have a relationship with your local trim shop, and you're doing it for restoration purposes, you should be OK. Chuck
Completely disassemble the belts. Remove all the tags. Take out all the "jelly rolls" so you can remove all the hardware. Follow the dye directions. Use a pot on the stove. Completely strip all the old dye. The belts will come out a beige/off white color. Use Oxalic acid to remove the rust stains. THEN.....follow the directions and re-dye the belt to your color.
After that's done, you'll need an industrial/commercial sewing machine to reapply the tags, and re-sew the belts. You should make notice of the correct stitching patterns before you remove the tags, and the other hardware.
NOTE: It is technically illegal to re-sew seat belts/repair seat belts, but if you have a relationship with your local trim shop, and you're doing it for restoration purposes, you should be OK. Chuck
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From: Brandon FL
Re: Dyeing Seat Belts Question? (Ybnormal)
Web Site:www.ssnake-oyl.com
W-mail:questions@ssnake-oyl.com
114 N. Glenwood Blvd
Tyler, Texas 75702
800/284-7777
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W-mail:questions@ssnake-oyl.com
114 N. Glenwood Blvd
Tyler, Texas 75702
800/284-7777
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