Do any of you have a tried and true way to clean dirty belts without harm? http://www.chevelles.com/forum/confused.gif

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You betcha.

Put them in the dishwasher.

Yes, that's what I said. Put them in the dishwasher and they'll come out all clean and shiny. Do it with an empty washer, no soap, and put them on the top rack. Be sure you intwine the belts thru the tines on the rack as this will keep them from moving around durring the cycle.

This also is a great way to clean your tools, although thr girlfriend doesn't think so.

Kurt

I found the my orginals under the back seat and they were really dirty.

I let them soak in water with "Dawn" for quite some time, keeping the latches out of the water. I think anything that lifts grease would work fine.

I think the dishwasher is a good idea, but seat belts have years and years of hand grime on them and I would think that one would need to use soap to really get them good and clean.

Tank

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Seth M. Ruggles
1966 Chevelle.
My first car at age 18.
Now 22 and still think it
the best buy i ever made.
Long live classic muscle.

This site is very spooky!!! My son and I are in the process of cleaning our seat belts ('69 and a '70). The best and easiest way that works for us is just to soak them overnight in a bucket of water and Simple Green. (About 80% water.) The buckles and all can go in.

Good luck.

Bob (and Christopher)

Sounds like my method is pretty well covered...I soak them in HOT water mixed with dawn dishwashing soap for about an hour, then take a stiff bristle brush and scrub the heck out of them, rinse real well, and let dry flat. Makes a big mess, but they come out clean and soft. It never ceases to amaze me how well this works.