Antenna lubricant
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Antenna lubricant
Hi there-
I haven't seen any posts about keeping the power antenna working. Mine works but "sticks" a little and make a grinding noise when it retracts (it's been wiped down, but just with a soft cloth). I have seen information saying to use certain products (ATF, Silicone spray and WD40) and others saying not to use them because those products attract and hold dirt.
Is there any particular product that members use on our particular cars?
I haven't seen any posts about keeping the power antenna working. Mine works but "sticks" a little and make a grinding noise when it retracts (it's been wiped down, but just with a soft cloth). I have seen information saying to use certain products (ATF, Silicone spray and WD40) and others saying not to use them because those products attract and hold dirt.
Is there any particular product that members use on our particular cars?
#2
Hi there-
I haven't seen any posts about keeping the power antenna working. Mine works but "sticks" a little and make a grinding noise when it retracts (it's been wiped down, but just with a soft cloth). I have seen information saying to use certain products (ATF, Silicone spray and WD40) and others saying not to use them because those products attract and hold dirt.
Is there any particular product that members use on our particular cars?
I haven't seen any posts about keeping the power antenna working. Mine works but "sticks" a little and make a grinding noise when it retracts (it's been wiped down, but just with a soft cloth). I have seen information saying to use certain products (ATF, Silicone spray and WD40) and others saying not to use them because those products attract and hold dirt.
Is there any particular product that members use on our particular cars?
#4
I use a light coating of 3 in 1 oil every so often then wipe down. The antenna motor makes a bit of noise retracting but if it is more than that there might be a problem internally with the gears. Although I haven't taken the antenna apart on this car, I have on other makes and it isn't complicated, just takes a bit of time. If after taking apart the drum into which the plastic cable of the antenna winds, lubricating the gears with some very light grease, but the problem persists, a replacement might be needed. Many Internet sites advertise them.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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Do not use WD40. It's a short term fix and it does attract dirt. WD40 is basically pressurized kerosine/diesel fuel and oil. There is a factory cleaning pad which is blend of denatured alchohol and a high grade silicone. Clean it with denatured alchohol on a lint free cloth wiping upwards. Then spray silicone on the cloth and wipe the antenea and then follow up with the alchohol again.
Last edited by wazari; 06-21-2009 at 10:09 AM.
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Is this safe to apply on the antenna mast pad? mine is made of some sort of hard plastic and im not sure if i can use it there, or is it just for the metal parts?
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Hi there-
I haven't seen any posts about keeping the power antenna working. Mine works but "sticks" a little and make a grinding noise when it retracts (it's been wiped down, but just with a soft cloth). I have seen information saying to use certain products (ATF, Silicone spray and WD40) and others saying not to use them because those products attract and hold dirt.
Is there any particular product that members use on our particular cars?
I haven't seen any posts about keeping the power antenna working. Mine works but "sticks" a little and make a grinding noise when it retracts (it's been wiped down, but just with a soft cloth). I have seen information saying to use certain products (ATF, Silicone spray and WD40) and others saying not to use them because those products attract and hold dirt.
Is there any particular product that members use on our particular cars?
Instead try using a very light coating of Vaseline, which has the same effect as grease but is clear and will not show on the antenna shaft. The only exception to this would be in cold climates, where you should probably use a light oil or silicone instead. Lithium grease is also effective, but might leave a white haze.
Last edited by BurgXK8; 07-21-2010 at 11:25 PM.
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Whatever is least likely to attract dirt is my choice....so I use aerosol silicone after cleaning with WD40.
I use WD40 by the bucketful for dozens of jobs...but never as a lubricant. It's really a mild solvent. Use it for cleaning and/or to free-up a sticky mechanisms then follow up with an actual lubricant.
Cheers
DD
I use WD40 by the bucketful for dozens of jobs...but never as a lubricant. It's really a mild solvent. Use it for cleaning and/or to free-up a sticky mechanisms then follow up with an actual lubricant.
Cheers
DD
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Sold my XJS and XJ6 about 3-4 years ago and bought an XJR to replace them...one car to fill both rolls.
I miss the old ones, though.
Cheers
DD
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For many years I have been using ACF-50 to lubricate and protect pretty much any metal surface that needs it. I spray a bit on a cloth and wipe the aerial from bottom to top once a year and it works great. I only have to replace the mast when it gets bent from the wind. I started using ACF-50 as corrosion treatment for my Cessna years ago (professionally applied) and it's solved lots of household problems as well ever since. I live at the beach and this is the best protection against saltwater/air I've found. You can buy it online or from West Marine if you have one nearby. I had a padlock that had a corroded tumbler and after soaking it with ACF-50 for 30 minutes it opened right up and still works 10 years later.
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