Seat Belt Scarring Side Panel

[maxx075]

So I've noticed that my seat belt is scarring the side panel. Has anybody else noticed this? Or how to prevent it or something to put over that panel that would reduce the wear?

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[Deleted member 5766]

Not being a smart ass but are you just letting go of it?
I always unbuckle and keep tension until the belt is retracted

 

[JBSwine]

Put some PPF there and forget about it.

 

[MT-Taco]

Pretty common on most vehicles. Take your seat belt off slower.

 

[maxx075]

Not being a smart ass but are you just letting go of it?
I always unbuckle and keep tension until the belt is retracted

More so when getting in the truck than when getting out. It seems to catch on the side panel and just scratches when I put it on.

 

[Muckle]

FWIW I got my driver's side tinted a second time. There was marring on the tint and I think it was from letting go of the seat belt a few times. Now I'm particular about holding onto the seat belt until the tension is gone. Something I haven't had to think about with prior vehicles but not a big deal.

 

[Deleted member 5766]

More so when getting in the truck than when getting out. It seems to catch on the side panel and just scratches when I put it on.

The Toyota seat belts seem to be a little “snappy”. I had a 5th Gen 4Runner and the seat belt retracted with enough speed to chip my window tint. Also, this was a passenger.

 

[TacoFreak]

The seat belt on my Tundra was designed to keep the metal part of the belt away from the trim. If I put it back the way it was designed it never caused a problem. But when it was turned 180 degrees it could scratch the trim.

 

[hoodouken]

Same it's when I get in the truck, when I grab the buckle it scrapes the panel - wife says the same thing too. The space between the seat and panel is tighter than most vehicles is what's going on. Just have to be mindful of it.

 

[TX-BluStreak]

@maxx075 I think I saw something late one night while scrolling through Instagram Reels or Facebook. But now when I want to find it...I can't. But I believe it looks similar to this; comes in a variety of different colors, logos, etc.

 

[maxx075]

@maxx075 I think I saw something late one night while scrolling through Instagram Reels or Facebook. But now when I want to find it...I can't. But I believe it looks similar to this; comes in a variety of different colors, logos, etc.

Thanks! I'll definitely look into this!

 

[wutheck]

Same, but on the door card. It really sucks.

 

[TX-BluStreak]

I actually went ahead and bought a set with the Toyota logo in red stitching to match the Pro (which I’ll get eventually). But at least I can use it now on my current Taco instead of holding it off for the future one.

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