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Wed, 16 June 2021 23:30

boybach

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Registered: December 2020
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So for some reason the pair of Palm-Beach-Green seatbelts lying disused behind the couch for aeons have gotten really grubby.

Any good tips on cleaning them up? I thought maybe carpet cleaner or one of those OXY spray products might work?

Larry

Larry - Victoria BC - 1977 ex-Palm Beach "Ol' Leaky" 40,000 miles, PO said everything working but forgot the word NOT. Atwood helium fridge, water heater & furnace. SS exhaust system, Onan, Iota Converter, R134A, New fuel lines & heat exchange hoses

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Re: Seat belts [message #364769 is a reply to message #364768]

Thu, 17 June 2021 02:10

pvfjr

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Registered: May 2019
Location: Mehama Oregon

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I've rehabbed a few seatbelts with a pressure washer. Soaking with a detergent first is fine, but I've gotten outstanding results on 200k+ mileage vehicles 20+ years old, with tons of grime and mold. It's best done out of the vehicle...

In a hurry, I've pulled the seatbelt as far out of the vehicle as possible, and closed the door on it. Then prop a 2x4 up against the car, and clamp the seatbelt to it nice and flat. Then blast away. Moderate the fan pattern and proximity so as not to rough up the material.

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Re: Seat belts [message #364783 is a reply to message #364768]

Thu, 17 June 2021 10:41

boybach

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Good Idea, but these belts are behind the divan in the living area, quite a way from the door and I also have no access to a power washer, so it's gonna have to be old school, maybe Dawn soak first then Oxy clean, still ...rinsing will be an issue I think ...and no I can't take them out unless I remove the wall panels.

Larry

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[GMCnet] Re: Seat belts [message #364790 is a reply to message #364783]

Thu, 17 June 2021 11:56

powwerjon

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40+ years old seat belts are not safe to use. The nylon in the material will have deteriorated and washing will make it even worse. If you are still using the original seat belts you are living in a false security world. Suggest that you go to one of the many replacement seat belt site and buy new.

https://tinyurl.com/27nrawyc

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> On Jun 17, 2021, at 11:41 AM, twlldeen@gmail.com wrote:
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> Good Idea, but these belts are behind the divan in the living area, quite a way from the door and I also have no access to a power washer, so it's
> gonna have to be old school, maybe Dawn soak first then Oxy clean, still ...rinsing will be an issue I think ...and no I can't take them out unless I
> remove the wall panels.
>
> Larry
> --
> Larry - Victoria BC -
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> 1977 Palm Beach 40,000 miles, PO said everything working but forgot the word NOT. New Atwood fridge, water heater & furnace. New SS exhaust system,
> 6000w Onan, Iota Converter, R134A A/C, New fuel lines & heat exchange hoses
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