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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 07:57 AM
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Hi folks I was warming up the car last night in the garage and had the radio on antenna was up of course and I was wondering what I could use to lubricate it a bit , as it looks a bit dry and dirty...any ideas ? Thanks in advance ! :chevy
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 09:04 AM
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the book says no lube - just wipe the mast clean with mineral spirits.
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 10:22 AM
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Worst thing you can do for the antenna is lube it!!!
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 12:12 PM
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Thanks guys , sorry for the ignorance but what is mineral spirits (water)?....I bought the car brand new back in the day , and it always seem like there was some oily based substance on the antenna . :yesnod: ...thanks again boys :thumbs:
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 02:40 PM
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I believe mineral spirits is used for cleaning paint brushes.
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 02:55 PM
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Greg thanks I think your right , I looked it up on the internet...what an idea :lol: thanks again :thumbs:
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 03:49 PM
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When up, I just use Mothers' Metal polish once in a while.
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 01:26 AM
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Do not use silicone spray regardless how well you wipe it off. Killed my Caprice power antenna that way. Not going near the Vette with it.
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Can you use WD 40?????
Let me know....
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