I have an 03 Corolla. The antenna sticks out from the back of the hood and I fear that it might be damaged if I put it through an automatic car wash.
Is there anything I can do to protect the antenna to ensure that it doesn't bend or break?
Thanks.
2007-02-28 05:43:17 · 6 answers · asked by LG 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Some unscrew, and some can be pushed down. Some go down automatically when the radio is turned off. If yours is none of these, there's nothing you can do but take your chances - or wash by hand. This will always do a better job (and be cheaper), but can be difficult in winter.
Also, some car washes are brushless - they rely on high water pressure to remove the dirt. These will protect your antenna, but are bad for the paint, and don't even clean as well as a standard car wash with brushes.
2007-02-28 06:03:02 · answer #1 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Automatic Car Antenna
2016-11-14 06:54:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Stop being lazy and hand-wash your car. You do a better job than any automatic machine.
2. Most antennae will just unscrew. Use a small wrench to loosen and remove. When reattaching, tighten it by hand only....then you can remove it anytime without a wrench.
2007-02-28 05:48:29 · answer #3 · answered by southeast roasters cult 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you take it off? Try to see if it unscrews from the base. If it does then just remove it and put it back on after the car wash.
2007-02-28 05:57:19 · answer #4 · answered by Jessica C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unscrew it prior to going through the wash.
2007-02-28 05:48:21 · answer #5 · answered by gary o 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's not the kind that can be pushed in than it probably can be unscrewed.
2007-02-28 05:51:41 · answer #6 · answered by Curious George 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋