Seatbelts! how to restore? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67chevemall · 11-22-2010, 04:32 PM

Anybody know of a good potion to restore the seatbelts zippyness!
I was going to soak them with wd40 but I thought I would ask first.

The belts are getting frustrating. they stick when pulling them out and
they don't rewind back in very good......

cdowns · 11-22-2010, 07:17 PM

i think getting WD40 onto your seatbelt webbing is a good way to destroy any strength that still remains in that 40year old webbing

**LEEVON** · 11-22-2010, 08:46 PM

the retractors have magic powers and lose them when taken apart, I'm convinced. as for the webbing just soak it in a mild detergent (I used simple green diluted in a bucket, then put them through the dishwasher.)

flashed · 11-22-2010, 08:53 PM

You can have the webbing replaced ,I know a place in North Carolina that can do it .

KEL · 11-23-2010, 09:26 AM

and the name and location of that place is ???

flashed · 11-23-2010, 10:57 AM

Hinshaws Chevelle Parts in or near Elon , North Carolina .Ask for James Hinshaw or Colin .I can get a phone number when I get home if you cant find it online.This is a small family run outfit that specializes in Chevelle restoration and parts but Im sure he will do your seat belts for you too.They do some amazing upholstery work .

KEL · 11-23-2010, 11:42 AM

Thanks.

11-22-2010, 04:32 PM	#1
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Seatbelts! how to restore? Anybody know of a good potion to restore the seatbelts zippyness! I was going to soak them with wd40 but I thought I would ask first. The belts are getting frustrating. they stick when pulling them out and they don't rewind back in very good...... __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

11-22-2010, 07:17 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Seatbelts! how to restore? i think getting WD40 onto your seatbelt webbing is a good way to destroy any strength that still remains in that 40year old webbing __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-22-2010, 08:46 PM	#3
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: Seatbelts! how to restore? the retractors have magic powers and lose them when taken apart, I'm convinced. as for the webbing just soak it in a mild detergent (I used simple green diluted in a bucket, then put them through the dishwasher.) __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

11-22-2010, 08:53 PM	#4
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Seatbelts! how to restore? You can have the webbing replaced ,I know a place in North Carolina that can do it .

11-23-2010, 09:26 AM	#5
KEL 72 GMC Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wells, Maine Posts: 535	Re: Seatbelts! how to restore? and the name and location of that place is ???

11-23-2010, 10:57 AM	#6
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Seatbelts! how to restore? Hinshaws Chevelle Parts in or near Elon , North Carolina .Ask for James Hinshaw or Colin .I can get a phone number when I get home if you cant find it online.This is a small family run outfit that specializes in Chevelle restoration and parts but Im sure he will do your seat belts for you too.They do some amazing upholstery work .

11-23-2010, 11:42 AM	#7
KEL 72 GMC Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wells, Maine Posts: 535	Re: Seatbelts! how to restore? Thanks.



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