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Old 06-09-2023, 02:07 PM
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Not the same, but I used Tri-Sodium Phosphate (TSP) on my black seatbelts. They were dingy, and discolored, and stiff. I was planning to clean them, and then redye them, but after a couple of rounds of TSP, they were soft and flexible, and back to the original black, so I didn't redye them.
I'd be cautious of any product containing bleach, if the top is sewn with cotton thread. I'd worry about weakening the thread. Not sure, but I think Westleys contains chlorine, too.
So I think what I should do is mix up 1.5 cups of water, 3/4 cup of purple power, 1/4 cup BLUE dawn and a bit of the TSP, say 3 tablespoons and test it on a patch, say under the rear window.

Will mask off the rest of the car with tarps and covers to protect the paint. Maybe put a small sprinkler on for 5/10 mins to really loosen up whatever could be in the top, then go to town with a Magic Eraser and the solutions.

Will keep you guys informed.

Thanks for the input, John
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