Cleaning My Wilson 1000

[Idaho Annie]

Hi Guys,

I have a question about my Wilson 1000 mag mount. There is a little cap thingy (I'm pretty sure that is the technical term, yes, I'm sure I have heard that somewhere) to put on the magnet base when the whip isn't screwed in. Well, it disappeared off the top of my RAV4 last year and I was thinking I should try to clean the surfaces that touch the whip so I have the best contact. What I mean is the hole in the mag mount where the whip screws in....that doesn't sound right but I can't think of a different way to say it at the moment, lol.... Any suggestions on what to use? I was thinking of using a q-tip and some rubbing alcohol to get down inside the magmount....Arizona is pretty dusty and dirty and I'm sure it could use it....

What say all of you?

Annie

[jessejamesdallas]

I'ld just take it to the car wash, and turn the hose on the thing...

[Idaho Annie]

Well that sure makes it easy! Lol....I was worried about rust...but if you think so, it sounds good to me!

Thanks, JesseJames!

[Lonestar]

Pipe cleaners and rubbing alcohol should work. Cut the pipe cleaners smaller, as to have more of these "brushes," and run them through several times. Also, remove and clean/lube the threads on the setscrew and its hole, to prevent seizing.

Clean the entire length of the whip as well, with a Scotchbrite® pad and soapy water, and wipe dry.

['Doc]

It's basically a matter of getting the dirt off/out without scarring or deforming the thing. How ever is easiest for you. 'Q'-tip/pipe cleaners/small brush/whatever. Alcohol, '409', 'Windex', whatever works. Dry it out and replace the cap/antenna. If it has setscrews, not a bad idea to lube them.
- 'Doc

[Idaho Annie]

As always, you guys rock! I have some pipe cleaners and scotch brite pads....I got some cleaning to do!

[Bombero]

In addition to the above suggestions, I would shoot a little WD40 in it and blow it out with some canned air.

That should get the loose stuff out and any remaining moisture.