Okay, this is a very simple mod that helps keep new
scratches from appearing on your console due to your seatbelt
buckle scraping against it. Some will say this is a
total waste of time but others who care about the little details
about their car will find it handy.
Project info
Approximate time involved:
10 minutes
Approximate cost: $2.49
Performance increase: -
Appearance Increase: *
Preventative Maintenance: ****
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Here we have the problem. The buckle of the seatbelt
scrapes against the side of the console, leading to
a very common series of scratches that make the car
look a bit trashy. We already have the beginnings
of the scratches on a nearly new car with less than
1,700 miles on it. |
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Jump in your beater and head to the local
hardware or general store. Grab a package of 2"
x 4" Velcro strips. In this case we have
package number 90434, which contains 2 "sets"
of Velcro. This is all we will need. |
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Open the package and set he plastic "hook"
pieces aside, we will not be needing them. Take
the two softer fabric portions and cut 1 1/2" off
each piece. |
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The buckle we will be applying the Velcro
to is in two sections. Apply the longer of the
two pieces we cut to the bottom portion of the seatbelt
and then apply the 1 1/2" piece to the top portion.
Try to cover the front of the seatbelt buckle as well
as much of the side as possible. It is the front
"corner" of the buckle that seem to do the
most damage. |
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Here we have the completed driver's side
buckle, covered by the Velcro. This will virtually
eliminate the buckle scraping on the weak plastic on
the side of the console. |
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Most people won't even notice it is there. It
doesn't look too bad, no more scratches on the side
of your console and heck...wasn't it fun? |
Well, there you have it. Possibly the most particular
mod I think I have ever done, but in a year or less while
everyone has huge dorky scratches in their interior, mine
will still be looking new.
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