My OCD is now a lot happier!!

[caymanr26]

Bought my 182 6 months ago and the stupid silver seatbelts have bugged me since day 1 - anyway got another 182 just before Christmas to break so kept myself the seatbelts - they were just as filthy as mine but at least I could have a go at cleaning them off the car and could let them dry properly before fitting so over the weekend I had a go at cleaning them - I'm sure you'll agree from the pic below it was worth doing! Have now fitted them and look like new! Really pleased - so I'm now in the middle of cleaning the ones I removed so I can sell them instead so if anyone fancies a virtually mint pair of front belts let me know

 

[mossyv6]

Good effort, what did you use to clean them with?

 

[Pwheeler12]

Bane of my life the seat belts, this is definitely the next must do, good job looks great

 

[caymanr26]

lol - DAZ! can't beat it for incredible whites!

just put them in the kitchen sink to soak for an hour or 2 then went over with a stiff valeting brush on both sides, put back in to soak again then repeat, rinse then allowed to dry thoroughly

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

Nice work, miles better afterwards

 

[hodgy21]

How easy are they to pull out of the car/swap around?

 

[Renault Wolverhampton]

tim you really need to get out more mate!!

your the only person ive ever seen use silicone wipes on air pipes and now its escalated in using daz on the inside of your car!?

 

[caymanr26]

Wasn't difficult - have to remove the rear door cards then just a few bolts - took me 2 hours from start to finish to fit both including cleaning all under rear seats, hoovering behind door cards etc

lol - wait til you see the polished it's going on the 182 adds - I've spent the last 6 months flatting nearly every aluminium part in the engine bay - not fitted any yet though so got a busy few months ready for fcs - gonna need loads of parts mate - you need a hotline set up!

 

[DrR]

Pull them fully out of the car, trap in car door then net wash them, come up right treat.

 

[DB.]

Great improvement!

 

[Clart]

Pull them fully out of the car, trap in car door then net wash them, come up right treat.

This. f**k taking them out.

 

[cat171]

How the hell do they get that dirty? It's gross!

 

[caymanr26]

Tell me about it - was like that when I bought the car!
Problem leaving them fitted while cleaning is they take ages to dry properly especially as it's still cold outside so will be still wet when you let them wind back in - perfect if you want to replace the dirt with mould!

 

[caymanr26]

Plus the door shuts will leave marks on the belts which would bother me as much as the dirt did!

 

[Darren S]

How the hell do they get that dirty? It's gross!

These cars are getting on for a decade old now. Who knows what grubby mitts have been on them before?

D.

 

[Richyy182]

This. f**k taking them out.

Hahaha

 

[david1987]

Good effort! I might have to get mine done at some point.

 

[st3ve]

Tell me about it - was like that when I bought the car!
Problem leaving them fitted while cleaning is they take ages to dry properly especially as it's still cold outside so will be still wet when you let them wind back in - perfect if you want to replace the dirt with mould!

I agree, do it properly and remove them. Won't need doing for years now if properly looked after.

 

[Amberlamps]

The grime adds character imo.


But seriously, top job man they look as good as new!