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Old 04-16-2024, 09:12 PM
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Default Fabric door pull cleaning or replacements

Hello,
I’ve done some research here and reached out to a few owners. My new to me Spyder’s fabric door pulls are nearly black from dirt. I’d just as soon replace them with a new pair, but it seems they are only available as an entire unit for $160, or the strap from SunCoast at $105 each. Has anyone found a cost effective replacement loop, and or a tried and true way of properly cleaning the originals? My understanding is that too much scrubbing turns them into fuzz *****, which I’d like to avoid. Any info would be appreciated, thank you.

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Remove them and wash them by hand using woolite or Griots interior cleaner. Make sure they’re well rinsed after washing so the fibers don’t break down. I don’t know of any aftermarket pulls that match but then I haven’t looked extensively either.
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Thanks, I’m eventually going to green pulls and belts so I’ll just likely go the woolite route for now. I appreciate the reply.
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Originally Posted by xpensivewino
Thanks, I’m eventually going to green pulls and belts so I’ll just likely go the woolite route for now. I appreciate the reply.
Woolite and gentle washing should do the trick. In a tribute to my immigrant ancestors' plastic covered couches, I fashioned covers for mine using a bit of left over PPF. Key is to fold the piece so that the adhesive doesn't touch the pull.
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Ah yes, the plastic covered couch, I know it well. No doubt it was in the Parlor



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