Seat belt color?

[E. D. Eliot]

I'm at the point in my build that I have to decide on interior details. Have chosen to use a two tone tan colored interior - seats, etc. Question is, do I want a brown seat belt set or a black? I don't know if Abbey has a tan seat belt.

So, is black the best color - I have been advised that black shows dirt and wear less than a tan or brown. Your advice here is appreciated.

[Whitman]

Shows dirt? What are you planning to take her out top down? I've never had any issues with black seat belts and I've seen brown ones, they are out there.

[HFS]

I'm not sure who your supplier is, but many colors of seat belt material are available.

I can tell you from first hand experience that the lighter the color the more they show the effects of being handled with less than "sterile" hands. Ask me how I know - just finished my Condition Inspection and I DIY dry cleaned all of my belts (very light tan) because of "stains" in the areas of highest hand contact.

I am currently constructing a -3, and will be considering a darker color for it's belt.

YMMV

David Howe

[Mel]

The second set of belts in my -6 were gray, to match the seats. They did indeed show handling wear more quickly than did the black.
I went back to black and am glad I did.

[6 Gun]

Go black you want go back!