Sluggish seatbelts on older vehicles

I took the covers off my toad and gagged. Clogged badly with dirt.
Mixed up some hot water grabbed some rags and a can of computer duster.
Pump sprayed soapy water into the mess sprayed air to help and more soapy hot water until the drippings were no longer dirty colored. Rinsed with clear water. Flushed well with air. Let air dry three days fully extended. Then lubed with silicone spray. They work like new and are clean and won't stain clothes. Use enough rags when washing and rinsing. Mighty dirty.

Use a dry lube product....

I thought of those solutions, but worried about lubricant slopping onto the belt, while not lasting very long at the same time. Guess I really have little to lose. Think I will do the WD40 followed up with some as yet unknown lubricant.

Silicone wouldn't hurt. WD40 goes away pretty quick.

tvman44 wrote:

Johno02 wrote:
Take the covers off to expose the actual retractors, and lubricate with WD40. Use liberally to clean and lubricate.

Might add a bit of silicone on it after.

Or a light oil. WD-40 isn't really a good lubricant.

Take the covers off to expose the actual retractors, and lubricate with WD40. Use liberally to clean and lubricate.