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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Interior & Equipment => Seats and Restraints => Topic started by: got2haul on March 16, 2008, 05:22:05 pm

Title: Seat belts and seat mounting tracks
Post by: got2haul on March 16, 2008, 05:22:05 pm

1.  Has anyone had success in cleaning the webbing of seat belts?  What did you use (cleaner, applicator, brush, etc.)?  Mine are very dirty after 28 years and I'd really like to clean them up.

2.  What lubricant should be used for the seat mounting tracks?

Title: Re: Seat belts and seat mounting tracks
Post by: Captkaos on March 17, 2008, 05:35:46 pm

1) I used Joy dish washing detergent.  Filled a bucket and let them soak overnight.  The used a mild bristle brush to clean them up.
(http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6411.0;attach=1008;image)

2) white lithium grease.

Title: Re: Seat belts and seat mounting tracks
Post by: d stroud on March 18, 2008, 07:48:30 am

For all the ole Muscle Cars I've restored, I usually run the belts through the dish washer.  They come out looking brand new!

Title: Re: Seat belts and seat mounting tracks
Post by: got2haul on March 19, 2008, 01:48:16 pm

What about simply replacing the 3-point seat belts?  Has anyone done?  Brand?  Source?  Quality?  Ease of installation and use?  I found several brands while doing Google searches, but I'd like to hear what others have done before I make any decision.

Title: Re: Seat belts and seat mounting tracks
Post by: robzkool2 on March 19, 2008, 08:44:59 pm

soap can't help me.mine are starting to fray and split.i've found three-point retractable belts at brotherstrucks.com - six colors - $220 pair.i haven't bought them yet,so i'm not sure what exactly comes with them.

Title: Re: Seat belts and seat mounting tracks
Post by: Captkaos on March 20, 2008, 12:07:23 pm

I can get aftermarket seat belts for about $120 in over 20 colors through my supplier Rod Doors

Title: Re: Seat belts and seat mounting tracks
Post by: Blazin on March 22, 2008, 04:21:38 pm

I have used brake clean and Castrol Super Clean in the past.
 Soak them in Super Clean, then wash good with hot water.
 As for the brake clean, spray them down soaking wet, then blow the dirt out of them with compressed air. This works good on carpet, cloth seats, and cloth door panel inserts too.

Title: Re: Seat belts and seat mounting tracks
Post by: got2haul on March 26, 2008, 08:37:25 am

I tried all the suggestions and the fabric itself came clean, but the grease marks that I guess have been there for years wouldn't budge.  I'm going to break down and get a new set.  Captkaos, I have emailed you regarding the seat belts you said you can get...

Title: Re: Seat belts and seat mounting tracks
Post by: d stroud on March 26, 2008, 09:31:12 am

Did you run them through the dishwasher?  It usually will take off the grease too.

Title: Re: Seat belts and seat mounting tracks
Post by: Captkaos on March 26, 2008, 01:36:23 pm

I am checking on that right now got2haul.  I had email problems this morning...

Title: Re: Seat belts and seat mounting tracks
Post by: tbarrii on August 05, 2011, 04:37:40 pm

i must be missing something.....how do you put them in the dishwasher without parts rusting..

Title: Re: Seat belts and seat mounting tracks
Post by: ctl_dog on August 18, 2011, 03:42:39 pm

Quote from: got2haul on March 19, 2008, 01:48:16 pm

What about simply replacing the 3-point seat belts?  Has anyone done?  Brand?  Source?  Quality?  Ease of installation and use?  I found several brands while doing Google searches, but I'd like to hear what others have done before I make any decision.

I bought a set from JC Whitney, unless I'm having a major brain fart (entirely possible) they simply wont fit? where the retractor is won't clear the little hump in the floor. I guess they'll go back, anybody have a brand that bolts right in?

Title: Re: Seat belts and seat mounting tracks
Post by: Captkaos on August 18, 2011, 04:40:16 pm

I sell RetroBelts.