C3 Blue Seat Belts
10-27-2009, 01:23 AM
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Burning Brakes
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C3 Blue Seat Belts
My new C3 has some dingy seat belts. They are original.. but the lap belts especially are badly stained. Any suggestions?
I'll try to grab some pics to show off before and after. I have a good feeling that with the right prep work these belts can looks awesome again.
Paul
I'll try to grab some pics to show off before and after. I have a good feeling that with the right prep work these belts can looks awesome again.
Paul
10-27-2009, 01:30 AM
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Melting Slicks
There is a company that's been around forever called
ssnake-oyl . They restore seatbelts
they must be good because they have been around so long .
Well so long and post how you like them
ssnake-oyl . They restore seatbelts
they must be good because they have been around so long .
Well so long and post how you like them
10-27-2009, 06:45 AM
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Melting Slicks
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Seat Belts
• For spot stains use a fabric cleaner 303 Cleaner & Spot Remover™
• Pull the belts from the retractor and gently close the door on the belt, clean and allow to air dry before opening the door and retracting the belt. Do not use bleach, strong detergents, or dye on the seat belts as this may severely weaken them and render them ineffective in a crash.
• Once fabric is dry apply a fabric protection (303TM High Tech Fabric Guard)
• While you are cleaning the belts, take the opportunity to closely inspect them for damage and security of attachment, ensure here are no cuts, tears or abrasions (you should always inspect for damage etc if they get caught by a closing door)After a while the seat belt mechanism becomes slow and / or will not retract when released.
• This can be avoided by cleaning the upper anchor; as the seatbelt retracts it leaves behind a film of dirt, which builds up over time. Use compressed air to remove dust and then using a Q- tip and some Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) you can clean the seat belt anchor / retracting mechanism. Once clean add some Plexus Plastic Cleaner to provide lubrication.
• Maintenance clean seat belts with 303 Cleaner & Spot Remover™ / distilled water solution
• For spot stains use a fabric cleaner 303 Cleaner & Spot Remover™
• Pull the belts from the retractor and gently close the door on the belt, clean and allow to air dry before opening the door and retracting the belt. Do not use bleach, strong detergents, or dye on the seat belts as this may severely weaken them and render them ineffective in a crash.
• Once fabric is dry apply a fabric protection (303TM High Tech Fabric Guard)
• While you are cleaning the belts, take the opportunity to closely inspect them for damage and security of attachment, ensure here are no cuts, tears or abrasions (you should always inspect for damage etc if they get caught by a closing door)After a while the seat belt mechanism becomes slow and / or will not retract when released.
• This can be avoided by cleaning the upper anchor; as the seatbelt retracts it leaves behind a film of dirt, which builds up over time. Use compressed air to remove dust and then using a Q- tip and some Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) you can clean the seat belt anchor / retracting mechanism. Once clean add some Plexus Plastic Cleaner to provide lubrication.
• Maintenance clean seat belts with 303 Cleaner & Spot Remover™ / distilled water solution
An extract from “Automotive Detailing, Inside & Out”, a knowledge base for the perfectionist © TOGWT ™ Ltd Copyright 2002-2009, all rights reserved
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10-27-2009, 08:18 AM
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good info. Is that a book? must be. gotta check it out..Thanks.
I see this is an ebook. How much does it cost for access?
I see this is an ebook. How much does it cost for access?
Last edited by stevekk; 10-27-2009 at 08:23 AM. Reason: for the heck of it..
