Seat belt replacement

[unity1]

I dropped a tool while working on the interior and unfortunately it caught the seat belt buckle button and made a hole in it. Does anyone have one or know if it's possible to replace. I see SJ have the whole thing including the real as a kit but I don't need or want that.

 

[jep]

Or stick some red gaffer tape over the entire red press button. Neatly done, it should blend. 

[unity1]

I like the pragmatic approach although wouldn't consider it a longer term resolution, epoxy and painted could be a good alternative, just more time..

[Gjk]

I like the idea of gluing, filling and painting but, you could try the usual breakers even though they charge to much (Douglas Valley).

Or maybe Lotus bits?

Maybe even SJ’s might have a second hand one.

[jep]

LotusBits definitely worth asking. Phone though not email.  

[drdoom]

Seems OEM is to be prefered over replacement due to quality of build, therefore I'd go with a call to the breakers', or the familiar vendors as suggested above.

Cheers

[NG5]

You could try these people, they specialise in historic belts

http://fdts-seatbelts.co.uk/Services.htm

If looking S/H or ebay I belive they are the same as fitted to Jags of the period. 

[unity1]

I did get a set from Lotus Bits, TBH they were in worse state than mine excluding the holes in. I could swap the buttons only however because of that I thought I might as well try the epoxy and painting. 

[jep]

Neat. I bet you'll be careful every time you buckle up 

[unity1]

Yes although I don't have concern about breaking them as they are now far more solid than before but more scratching the paint.