Seatbelt marks on leather !Need ideas!

noregret4life · 06-28-2006

My seatbelts are rubbing up against my red leather seats and leaving marks. I had the seat belt clipped inside that loop thingy on the side of the seat. It's comfortable to keep it there, but there are now black marks where the seatbelt slides !!

I was thinking of a pad of some sort to cover the part where the seatbelt touches the leather.

Is there a solution to keep the seatbelts going through the loop yet not cripple my leather?

FPF422 · 06-28-2006

maybe some Teflon surfaced tape on the inside of the seatbelt,... where it's in contact with the leather.

Don't have the problem with the Nappa Tobacco brown interior.

Ynot · 06-28-2006

here's your solution, a different design recommended.

Zut · 06-28-2006

I have been lucky so far. No belt marks yet on my light beige leather. I had some greyish stains on the driver's seat but I could get rid of them using a damp cloth. Are you talking about superficial marks or deeper wear and tear? I read a thread in another forum last year about the poor quality of the SLK's leather. It seems like some SLKs were equipped with leather of a lesser quality. If you think the belts are damaging the leather, I should recommend you talk to your dealer about it.

noregret4life · 06-28-2006

Ynot, those are HOT! and they would match my red leather interior!

I actually found a set of black Real Leather pads with AMG or MB in silver on them. Not sure if i want the huge pad sticking out though. However if i can some up with some sort of mini pad that can sit in the seatbelt loopy thing, that would work. I plan to talk to my dealer about it on July 5th when i go in for service.

Yes, the leather is actaully black

don't know how i didn't notice this earlier, i guess it was covered up by the seatbelt being on top.

I'll take a pic to better explain.

**etyu** · 06-28-2006

Noregret4life, could you post pictures of the affected area on the seat? I'm trying to brainstorm this thing.

noregret4life · 06-28-2006

Thanks,

Will post as soon as i get home from work... being a good employee right now

Sid · 06-28-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by noregret4life

Thanks,

Will post as soon as i get home from work... being a good employee right now

errrr... then why are you browsing this forum??

noregret4life · 06-28-2006

It's the only thing keeping me awake at this point... HAHA

noregret4life · 06-28-2006

I tried water before and nothing came off, now i tried some Mothers Leather cleaner, and it all came off. However there is still some damage visible even though its not black anymore.

This was left by the previous owner i guess... dirty dirty dirty.

Here is the pic of before the cleaning

**etyu** · 06-28-2006

Make sure you clean the seatbelt with some mild warm dilute soap solution and microfiber cloth. Could you post the "after" pictures when you have the chance? Perhaps some Zaino leather-in-a-bottle or silicone/mink oil leather treatment may help from getting future stains.

noregret4life · 06-28-2006

Here are the after pics:

chris_m · 06-29-2006

WOW! What a difference. Guess you're pleased with the result noregret4life, but now you haven't got an excuse to buy the cute red seat belt pads!

noregret4life · 06-29-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_m

WOW! What a difference. Guess you're pleased with the result noregret4life, but now you haven't got an excuse to buy the cute red seat belt pads!

Those seatbelt pads are a must! They would match my red leather purfectly. Not to mention the hoolahoop girl on my dashboard

I'm just don't want this happening again. Going to try cleaning the seatbelts first... and take it from there.

Dinoman · 06-29-2006

After pix look great! I have red seats, too, but have not yet looked closely for marks. I think I'll do that tonight. I've had this discussion on several other occasions at Benz World: Are your seats a bright red, or a berry color? Mine are berry tone, and the AMG seats pictured in the '06 SLK brochure also look bright red. Just curious. Great color combination, by the way. I can see why you have no regrets!!!!

Dinoman

noregret4life · 06-29-2006

I would say it's a Berry red. Seems a bit darker then a typical red, and i actually like the color better then standard "Cherry red"

I don't think i've seen a Red on Red SLK pic before... Can we get a top down pic?

Dinoman · 06-29-2006

I guess it's just lighting, after all. Perhaps all the reds are the berry tone (which I really like, by the way). A friend took many pix of my five cars a few weeks ago, and made me a CD, but I haven't seen the pix yet. When I get them, Ynot has kindly offered to help me post them, as I haven't a clue how to do so. My SL is an '04 500 (non-AMG package), Firemist Red Metallic with Charcoal interior and Panorama roof. I also have an '01 Seal Grey Metallic/Savannah Beige Boxster 2.7 and two Ferrari Dino 246 GT's, one dark metallic blue and the other Rosso Fiorano (similar to MB Firemist). I'm anxious to see the pix myself, but my friend and his wife are presently away, so I'll be in suspense a while longer. Dinoman

noregret4life · 06-29-2006

can i come live in your garage?

nice collection you have there... can't wait for the pics

Does anyone post on Cardomain.com?

Dinoman · 06-29-2006

Noregret, The garage is my favorite "room" in the house. About twenty years ago, a friend of mine (who, with his girfriend, had six vehicles, including a 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC and a Ferrari Dino 308 GT4) told his homebuilder: "I want a large garage with a house attached." He got just that, and the square footage of the garage was equal to or greater than that of the residence. I don't have such a luxury, but during the winter months and when I'm away on vacation, I can fit my two Dinos and the SL in my 2 1/2-car garage. The SLK has its own new "patio" around the side of the house. Dinoman

noregret4life · 06-29-2006

Wow, i wish i had a garage like that...

Mine is a .5 garage... the idiots who built the house not only didn't make it long enough, but also not wide enough to fit a car.

I am lucky enough to stick either 1/2 the front or the back when i'm working on a project. Can't open doors more then 4" though

06-28-2006	#1 (permalink)
noregret4life Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Vehicle: '05 SLK350 Posts: 1,092 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	Seatbelt marks on leather !Need ideas! My seatbelts are rubbing up against my red leather seats and leaving marks. I had the seat belt clipped inside that loop thingy on the side of the seat. It's comfortable to keep it there, but there are now black marks where the seatbelt slides !! I was thinking of a pad of some sort to cover the part where the seatbelt touches the leather. Is there a solution to keep the seatbelts going through the loop yet not cripple my leather?

06-28-2006	#6 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,306 Country: Thanks: 381 Thanked 282 Times in 173 Posts	pictures? Noregret4life, could you post pictures of the affected area on the seat? I'm trying to brainstorm this thing. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

06-28-2006	#11 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,306 Country: Thanks: 381 Thanked 282 Times in 173 Posts	Make sure you clean the seatbelt with some mild warm dilute soap solution and microfiber cloth. Could you post the "after" pictures when you have the chance? Perhaps some Zaino leather-in-a-bottle or silicone/mink oil leather treatment may help from getting future stains. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

06-28-2006	#2 (permalink)
FPF422 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Buizingen - Belgium Vehicle: '05 SLK 350 - 7G Posts: 852 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	maybe some Teflon surfaced tape on the inside of the seatbelt,... where it's in contact with the leather. Don't have the problem with the Nappa Tobacco brown interior.

06-28-2006	#3 (permalink)
Ynot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 06' MBZ SLK Posts: 2,795 Country: Thanks: 135 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	here's your solution, a different design recommended.

06-28-2006	#4 (permalink)
Zut Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montréal QC Vehicle: 2006 SLK350 Posts: 805 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have been lucky so far. No belt marks yet on my light beige leather. I had some greyish stains on the driver's seat but I could get rid of them using a damp cloth. Are you talking about superficial marks or deeper wear and tear? I read a thread in another forum last year about the poor quality of the SLK's leather. It seems like some SLKs were equipped with leather of a lesser quality. If you think the belts are damaging the leather, I should recommend you talk to your dealer about it.

06-28-2006	#5 (permalink)
noregret4life Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Vehicle: '05 SLK350 Posts: 1,092 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	Ynot, those are HOT! and they would match my red leather interior! I actually found a set of black Real Leather pads with AMG or MB in silver on them. Not sure if i want the huge pad sticking out though. However if i can some up with some sort of mini pad that can sit in the seatbelt loopy thing, that would work. I plan to talk to my dealer about it on July 5th when i go in for service. Yes, the leather is actaully black don't know how i didn't notice this earlier, i guess it was covered up by the seatbelt being on top. I'll take a pic to better explain.

06-28-2006	#7 (permalink)
noregret4life Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Vehicle: '05 SLK350 Posts: 1,092 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	Thanks, Will post as soon as i get home from work... being a good employee right now

06-28-2006	#9 (permalink)
noregret4life Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Vehicle: '05 SLK350 Posts: 1,092 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	It's the only thing keeping me awake at this point... HAHA

06-29-2006	#13 (permalink)
chris_m Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London, UK Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 171 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	WOW! What a difference. Guess you're pleased with the result noregret4life, but now you haven't got an excuse to buy the cute red seat belt pads!

06-29-2006	#15 (permalink)
Dinoman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Vehicle: 2004 SL 500, Firemist Red/Charcoal, Panorama Roof; 2006 SLK 350, Firemist Red/Red Posts: 240 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	After pix look great! I have red seats, too, but have not yet looked closely for marks. I think I'll do that tonight. I've had this discussion on several other occasions at Benz World: Are your seats a bright red, or a berry color? Mine are berry tone, and the AMG seats pictured in the '06 SLK brochure also look bright red. Just curious. Great color combination, by the way. I can see why you have no regrets!!!! Dinoman

06-29-2006	#16 (permalink)
noregret4life Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Vehicle: '05 SLK350 Posts: 1,092 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	I would say it's a Berry red. Seems a bit darker then a typical red, and i actually like the color better then standard "Cherry red" I don't think i've seen a Red on Red SLK pic before... Can we get a top down pic?

06-29-2006	#17 (permalink)
Dinoman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Vehicle: 2004 SL 500, Firemist Red/Charcoal, Panorama Roof; 2006 SLK 350, Firemist Red/Red Posts: 240 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I guess it's just lighting, after all. Perhaps all the reds are the berry tone (which I really like, by the way). A friend took many pix of my five cars a few weeks ago, and made me a CD, but I haven't seen the pix yet. When I get them, Ynot has kindly offered to help me post them, as I haven't a clue how to do so. My SL is an '04 500 (non-AMG package), Firemist Red Metallic with Charcoal interior and Panorama roof. I also have an '01 Seal Grey Metallic/Savannah Beige Boxster 2.7 and two Ferrari Dino 246 GT's, one dark metallic blue and the other Rosso Fiorano (similar to MB Firemist). I'm anxious to see the pix myself, but my friend and his wife are presently away, so I'll be in suspense a while longer. Dinoman

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06-29-2006	#18 (permalink)
noregret4life Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Vehicle: '05 SLK350 Posts: 1,092 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	can i come live in your garage? nice collection you have there... can't wait for the pics Does anyone post on Cardomain.com?

06-29-2006	#19 (permalink)
Dinoman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Vehicle: 2004 SL 500, Firemist Red/Charcoal, Panorama Roof; 2006 SLK 350, Firemist Red/Red Posts: 240 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Noregret, The garage is my favorite "room" in the house. About twenty years ago, a friend of mine (who, with his girfriend, had six vehicles, including a 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC and a Ferrari Dino 308 GT4) told his homebuilder: "I want a large garage with a house attached." He got just that, and the square footage of the garage was equal to or greater than that of the residence. I don't have such a luxury, but during the winter months and when I'm away on vacation, I can fit my two Dinos and the SL in my 2 1/2-car garage. The SLK has its own new "patio" around the side of the house. Dinoman

06-29-2006	#20 (permalink)
noregret4life Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Vehicle: '05 SLK350 Posts: 1,092 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	Wow, i wish i had a garage like that... Mine is a .5 garage... the idiots who built the house not only didn't make it long enough, but also not wide enough to fit a car. I am lucky enough to stick either 1/2 the front or the back when i'm working on a project. Can't open doors more then 4" though