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by simon8201 - 09/09/26 01:46 PM
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I just got back in from the garage. Inspired by the discussion, I have just fitted my bonnet belt.
Then I sat and looked at it for 5 minutes, decided I didn't like it, and removed it.
So I can put the belt back in the spares department. Who knows, in another 10 years I might have changed my mind!
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I'm with you here Tim. Mine came with (an unpacked) belt in brown, I didn't like it so removed it. Tried one from Simmonds in black, didn't like the double buckles and in the end have the latest one from Morgan which I like.
Tastes change with time.
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Apply a little Neatsfoot oil Stewart and wash the strap with saddle soap after washing the car and before applying the oil.
The strap will darken over time, but the leather will be protected... Thanks Graham Will try that
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My car had a cheap and nasty webbing bonnet strap fitted ( previous owner) and it had marked the paint work (micro scratching). I polished the paintwork and put a single buckle brown leather strap on the car. I used a self adhesive velco ( smooth bit)on the back of the strap so it would not rub on the paint and replaced the bonnet strap. I did the lot DIY for under £30. But by choice would never have fitted a strap in the first place ! Cheap webbing strap !  Better replacement leather strap 
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A webbing strap is a bit peculiar - why bother
The nice brown leather strap is a massive improvement
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A webbing strap is a bit peculiar - why bother
The nice brown leather strap is a massive improvement No idea regards that webbing strap as it was the previous owners idea !  But I had to replace it to cover the micro scratches & GLUE ( Araldite !) which took ages to get off. I think the last guy liked DIY ( Destroy it yourself !) But its all sorted now Proper Job 
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Webbing strap is nothing......a couple of years ago at the factory, I saw a rather well used Aero 8 with the bonnet tied down with baler twine!
Last edited by Jays; 16/02/15 07:26 AM.
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Webbing strap is nothing......a couple of years ago at the factory, I saw a rather well used Aero 8 with the bonnet tied down with baler twine! If it's good enough for Princess Anne to use as a dog lead, I'm sure it's use to hold down bonnets is perfectly acceptable... 
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Apply a little Neatsfoot oil Stewart and wash the strap with saddle soap after washing the car and before applying the oil.
The strap will darken over time, but the leather will be protected... Tried this this afternoon. The strap has come up a treat, no sign left of the white marks. Thanks for the tip. Andy.
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