norvalwilhelm
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I installed a 5 point on my wife's side and cut the belts to a more usefull length. To prevent fraying you have to melt the cut ends. I used my propane torch, practiced on the cut off piece first to get a feel and then did the good end.
My old 5 point has been used for many years and is getting a little frayed in some spots. Mine is black and the fray looks grey.
I decided to pass the torch flame over these frayed areas and the grey fuzz instantly disappeared leaving a darker looking belt.
It worked so well I passed the torch flame over the entire belt making it appear blacker and all sign of fraying diappeared.
Definitly made the older used belt look alot better.
Should work on any color. Loose frayed strands always appear lighter then the original belt and by getting rid of them the true belt color looks deeper.
My old 5 point has been used for many years and is getting a little frayed in some spots. Mine is black and the fray looks grey.
I decided to pass the torch flame over these frayed areas and the grey fuzz instantly disappeared leaving a darker looking belt.
It worked so well I passed the torch flame over the entire belt making it appear blacker and all sign of fraying diappeared.
Definitly made the older used belt look alot better.
Should work on any color. Loose frayed strands always appear lighter then the original belt and by getting rid of them the true belt color looks deeper.
