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[Sphinx]

Long story, but my trailer die-downs got soaked in clean motor oil.  So, I'm trying to clean them in such a way as not to use solvents that would damage the webbing.  Initially, covered them in kitty little to absorb what was on the surface.  That worked, but the webbing fibers were still soaked.

 

I used blue dawn (figured they use it for crude soaked birds, then it should work here).  Filled a bucket with soap and water (high concentration of soap compared to normal car washing).  After a couple of days, still pretty oily.  Any suggestions?  Or time to toss the straps?

[ChrisA]

Suggestions:

1) Washing cars with Dawn is a no-no  , it strips of the wax.

2) Try Simple Green on the Tie-downs. 

[davew]

Contact the manufacturer. Often they will re-web for a minimal fee if your hardware is in good shape. The ratchet is the expensive part, the webbing and clips are cheap. probably cheaper than the time spent cleaning.

 

Dave

[Sphinx]

Suggestions:

1) Washing cars with Dawn is a no-no  , it strips of the wax.

2) Try Simple Green on the Tie-downs. 

 

Agreed.  I use it about once a year to clean grime.  Otherwise, you're right, I use regular car wash.  I'll try the simple green.

 

 

Contact the manufacturer. Often they will re-web for a minimal fee if your hardware is in good shape. The ratchet is the expensive part, the webbing and clips are cheap. probably cheaper than the time spent cleaning.

 

Dave

 

These are G-Force ones and I don't think they offer that service.  Good to think about in the future though.