Originally posted by f2: anyone use locktite on their screw in car antenna mast? if so; red? purple?
I assume you’re having a loosening issue? I’d try a little aluminum foil first, or maybe a strand of fine copper wire to crush in the threads when you tighten- perhaps even a small lock washer. I wouldn’t want any compound that might interfere with the reception.
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Originally posted by cne32507: Would Teflon pipe thread tape interfere with reception? I gotta try this!
Probably if the threads are a continuation of the signal. If it connects elsewhere then Teflon would work. I like the alum foil or flattened copper wire idea better.
I replaced the long antenna on my Colorado a few months back with a shorter one. I just screwed it down finger tight and it has always been solid. I would not add anything like LocTite.
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Auto car washes need to remove your antenna . If you wash your auto use what you want,mine ,I use an open wrench to tighten after it gets washed.This message has been edited. Last edited by: 45 Cal,
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Originally posted by gearhounds: I assume you’re having a loosening issue?
I was thinking anti-theft. Wrapped base with an old t-shirt and put the pliers to it. Should be good - but the availability of these on ebay makes me think they're swapped out a lot.
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