Power Antenna Lube (95 vette) what to use
10-13-2010, 08:52 PM
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Antenna
I have a 1990 vette, my antenna stays up a little under 1/4 way. I have tried everything under the sun. From what I'm informed, these antenna's are known for this. The only resolution is to replace it. Look it up in the tech section, it is a pain in the a_ _. After looking it up in the tech part, it doesn't bother me at all.
Good luck.
Good luck.
10-14-2010, 06:49 AM
#4
Drifting
I have a 1990 vette, my antenna stays up a little under 1/4 way. I have tried everything under the sun. From what I'm informed, these antenna's are known for this. The only resolution is to replace it. Look it up in the tech section, it is a pain in the a_ _. After looking it up in the tech part, it doesn't bother me at all.
Good luck.
Good luck.
10-14-2010, 10:54 AM
#5
Le Mans Master
Do not use any lube. Most lubs will collect road grime which will jam up your antenna. Best thing to do is wipe it off every wash with a rag to get the road grime off as well as possible.
If you are absolutely, positively gotta lube it up despite the above, I would use a dry lube that comes in a spray can at lowes or home repo. It is meant for garage doors. It leaves no liquid to catch dirt. It dries completely and leaves a dry film that will not catch dirt.
If you are absolutely, positively gotta lube it up despite the above, I would use a dry lube that comes in a spray can at lowes or home repo. It is meant for garage doors. It leaves no liquid to catch dirt. It dries completely and leaves a dry film that will not catch dirt.
10-14-2010, 12:26 PM
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Race Director
Do not use any lube. Most lubs will collect road grime which will jam up your antenna. Best thing to do is wipe it off every wash with a rag to get the road grime off as well as possible.
If you are absolutely, positively gotta lube it up despite the above, I would use a dry lube that comes in a spray can at lowes or home repo. It is meant for garage doors. It leaves no liquid to catch dirt. It dries completely and leaves a dry film that will not catch dirt.
If you are absolutely, positively gotta lube it up despite the above, I would use a dry lube that comes in a spray can at lowes or home repo. It is meant for garage doors. It leaves no liquid to catch dirt. It dries completely and leaves a dry film that will not catch dirt.
99% of the broken antenna masts today were caused by a previous owner lubricating them in past years.
Just wipe it clean during your normal car cleaning routine.
Note: The owners manual says to use mineral spirits or equivalent solvent to clean the mast.
Last edited by RollaMo-LT4; 10-14-2010 at 12:33 PM.
