Car Aerial Won't Come Off

[chrissa1]

I have an 06 Kia Picanto. I can't get the aerial on the roof to come off so that I can take it through the car wash.

My strong son, armed with WD40 couldn't even get it to unscrew, using a set of pliers.

Any ideas what I can do, or will it need a brand new aerial and at what, cost?

[Maydup]

If neither of you can't remove it, maybe it will survive the car wash?

[Baldric]

I see at our local car wash, obstinate aerials are taped to the roof with strong plastic tape.

[chrissa1]

My son said that too, Baldric. What? Tank tape right across the roof?

[douglas9401]

Take it through as it is, it'll be fine.

[douglas9401]

Or use a jet wash and brush

[Baldric]

I don't know what tape they use but it's only about 6" to 8" of it

[Berniecuddles2]

Get it jet washed much easier

[needawin]

Car washes are wrongly named.
They should be ladelled,
MIRROR AND AERIAL REMOVERS"

[chrissa1]

I asked my son if I needed to wear wellies to jet wash it and he just Laughed!! I'll try the tape.

[gingejbee]

I never have, nor ever would, use a car wash or let anyone else wash my vehicle....I'm way too OCD about my car's paintwork!

[chrissa1]

Nah, ginge. They suit me fine.

[Maydup]

Me too Chrissa and many a time the aerial hasn't complained either!

[tonyav]

It should unscrew, chrissa. Most likely the threads have rusted together, might need something like a pair of mole grips to unscrew it.

[chrissa1]

I'll see if my son has a set, tonyav.

[mikey4444]

Use a jet wash !

[Baldric]

I use a bucket and sponge to wash and a Hose to rinse so I can check every panel, really doesn't take long.

[tonyav]

They look like this, chrissa.
http://www.toolsandfishing.co.uk/ekmps/shops/craigmac/images/225mm-straight-jaw-locking-pliers-mole-grip-grips-clamp-draper-choose-jaw-8494-p.jpg

[mikey4444]

We call those Molegrips here n South Wales !

In fact, the place that they used to be produced is on the left-hand side of M4, just before you enter the Brynglas Tunnels, going west.

[chrissa1]

I think I've used to have a pair but never realised they were such strong grippers. I'll have a look in my man drawer. Lol.

[Fitzer]

Also, standard WD40 isn't the best for releasing seized threads, you want Plus Gas or WD40s specialist penetrant (oo-er missus)