Cleaning the seat belt

**Maxima Lover** · 04-16-2006, 10:55 PM

What product/procedure do you guys find works the best at cleaning the seat belt? I`ve come across some pretty nasty ones, but I`m not sure what works the best at cleaning the whole thing. Sure if there is a spot I can normally get it off, but then it just makes the rest of the belt look dirty with a clean spot.

**vwgtivw** · 04-17-2006, 05:08 AM

I have used brake clean it works sometimes, you got to use the good stuff not that enviro-friendly crap. I use the Napa/CRC red label brake clean.

**DLR Detailing** · 04-17-2006, 07:28 AM

I am just a part time/weekender but I`ll add my 2 cents.

I use Woolite/water as a rule. Sometimes an apc at 10:1 on the bad stains. The automobile owners manuals I have read, and the Factory Service Reps I have spoken with, recommend a mild cleaning solution. (available in their parts departments) Just my opinion, but I would rather leave some staining than take a chance on compromising the integrity of the seat belt.

This is a very interesting topic. I am sure there will be several proven methods discussed by fellow DC`ers that have more experience in this area than myself.

Dave

**TrueDetailer** · 04-17-2006, 12:46 PM

Do a search on "seatbelts". You`ll be surprised on how many people have asked the same thing.

There are products designed for seatbelts, you`ll just have to try out the search feature to find them.

**Maxima Lover** · 04-17-2006, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by vwgtivw

I have used brake clean it works sometimes, you got to use the good stuff not that enviro-friendly crap. I use the Napa/CRC red label brake clean.

Is that safe to use of the seatbelt? That won`t cause the fibers to break down will it?

**Maxima Lover** · 04-17-2006, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by TrueDetailer

Do a search on "seatbelts". You`ll be surprised on how many people have asked the same thing.

There are products designed for seatbelts, you`ll just have to try out the search feature to find them.

I did search and didn`t find any good threads. The ones about seatbelts that I found were from 2004 and no one seemed to agree or have a definite product/solution that would work. Maybe I`m an idiot, and just can`t find them.

**vwgtivw** · 04-17-2006, 09:31 PM

Same chemicals that they use in dry cleaning, I even use it to clean my silk ties.But you have to use the older (not good for enviroment) brake clean not enviro friendly stuff the enviro friendly stuff uses thinners.

**TrueDetailer** · 04-17-2006, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by Maxima Lover

I did search and didn`t find any good threads. The ones about seatbelts that I found were from 2004 and no one seemed to agree or have a definite product/solution that would work. Maybe I`m an idiot, and just can`t find them.

http://www.prowax.com/cleaners.shtml

scroll down, its the thrid product.

**Maxima Lover** · 04-18-2006, 10:25 PM

vwgtivw, what type of dry cleaning chemicals?

TrueDetailer, I am an idiot. I clicked on that link from another thread, but thought the APC was what they were talking about. I guess I`ll give that stuff a try.

**C. Charles Hahn** · 04-19-2006, 12:29 AM

Originally Posted by vwgtivw

Same chemicals that they use in dry cleaning, I even use it to clean my silk ties.But you have to use the older (not good for enviroment) brake clean not enviro friendly stuff the enviro friendly stuff uses thinners.

You`re telling me chlorinated brake parts cleaner is safe on silk ties?? That`s hard to believe.... brake cleaner is nasty stuff!

**RsRtuning** · 04-20-2006, 03:47 PM

Hi

Nasty dirty light colored belts that are really really dirty, I have found that, rolling it out as much as you can, then hook it on to something outside the car, then really drench it with a good grime cleaning product. the one i use specially for belts is one sold in most stores here in spain, to get stains out of white clothes, and stains in general . dont ask me what it is, but it works great. for belts, and also on those mercedes round the doors, cloth liners.
After i drench in the belt i then scrubb it with a nail brush, both sides,
then i dip as much of it as i can in a bucket of very hot water, to rinse it. this usually brings the belts as good as youll ever get em. then i just dri it off with a micro fiber towel.
sometimes youll have to scrub once again with the nail brush.
it takes quiet some time to do, id say about 20-30 minutes per belt
but it does work.

**joe.p** · 04-20-2006, 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by Maxima Lover

vwgtivw, what type of dry cleaning chemicals?

TrueDetailer, I am an idiot. I clicked on that link from another thread, but thought the APC was what they were talking about. I guess I`ll give that stuff a try.

http://www.prowax.com/1gifs/C-28-22.jpg