In response to a question about replacing faded belts a lister wrote, "If the
only problem is they are washed out, I would try that (re-dying them with RIT
black dye) rather than trying to replace the belts."
My seat belt manufacturer has told me in no uncertain terms that a sure sign
of worn/dangerous belts is severe fading in color. This because it is
evidence of sun/ultraviolet damage and has probably weakened the belt. They
should be replaced. You can take this as a sales ploy if you want, but I
believe these people with whom we have done business for a very long time. Or
you can play for safety and replace the belts when they are badly faded or
have frayed and ragged edges.
Peter Arakelian - '71 TR6, Daily Driver
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