Mag mount protection suggestions...

[Forts]

Hi folks,

I'm looking for suggestions on what to put under a mag mount to prevent rust/paint discoloration etc etc on a vehicle. Obviously anything too thick will hamper the performance of the magnet. Too thin and it'll likely wear thru.

Anyone have any good suggestions? Thanks!!

 

[Will001]

For long term use, mag mount antennas should be a backup to a backup. Otherwise, I would use a thin microfiber cloth.


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[Forts]

For long term use, mag mount antennas should be a backup to a backup. Otherwise, I would use a thin microfiber cloth.


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Company vehicle so my options are pretty much limited to mag mount I'm afraid.

 

[Will001]

I understand. Like I said, a thin microfiber cloth would work great. Just cut it around the base of the antenna so it doesn’t stick out, and you’ll be good to go.


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[ScanYak]

This is how I mount my mag antenna on a new Impala. I cut a small piece of 3M paint protectant film and apply it under the antenna location. The protectant film is an amazing product, I have it on all the front surfaces of the vehicle.

 

[DJ11DLN]

This is how I mount my mag antenna on a new Impala. I cut a small piece of 3M paint protectant film and apply it under the antenna location. The protectant film is an amazing product, I have it on all the front surfaces of the vehicle.

You beat me to it. This works very well...and when it comes time to trade, or in the OP's case, turn in the vehicle, a heat gun will allow it to peel right off.

 

[SteveC0625]

This is how I mount my mag antenna on a new Impala. I cut a small piece of 3M paint protectant film and apply it under the antenna location. The protectant film is an amazing product, I have it on all the front surfaces of the vehicle.

There's also a product called "helicopter tape" which works equally well. Pricey, but worth it. It can be found at bicycle shops - apparently it's favored by that crowd for protecting bikes.

I got mine on EBay.

 

[Ensnared]

Tram makes rubber boots that fit on their antennas. I own two. One is CB while the other is NMO: https://www.amazon.com/TRAM-1267R-Magnet-Mounting-Rubber/dp/B00E48AGC6

 

[AK9R]

Helicopter tape is also popular on race cars to protect leading edges made from materials like fiberglass or carbon fiber that can be eroded by the blast of air, bugs, and road grit. You can find it on Amazon.

 

[Forts]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone, much appreciated!