How to keep CB magnet mount from scratchin paint?

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ab7fh said:
No holes for that type of a mount. It uses small allen head screws which pinch the mount to the trunk lip. The mount has rubber on it so that the paint won't scratch. The only place that paint get's messed up is on the underside of the lip where you want the allen screws to penetrate the paint so you get a good ground.

I have seen mag mounts fall over and scratch the hell out of paint.

This is a really good antenna and mount:

Wilson 1000 CB Antenna - Trunk Lip Mount - YouTube
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I have been looking at that for my 74 swinger.
 
V-100 said:
Try some clear vinyl like they use on "Clear" bras. Make sure the surface is clean, and when you set down or remove, pull straight up.
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Would I put it on the paint or the base of the antenna?
If I put it on the paint is the bra material easy to remove without damage to the paint?
 
If you just use them to communicate on road trips get one of the cheap hand held ones. They work well and you don't need antennaes (?) and such. Plus if you are at a show or cruise you can keep it in your pocket and still communicate with others you are sepparated from.
 
67Dart273 said:
In my opinion, if you have a GREAT paint job (I don't) you are probably way ahead to scratch (pun intended) the idea of a mag-mount antenna.

For one thing, all you'd have to do is hit one low tree branch or similar problem, and that might just knock the thing off and down the rear/ side of the car.

They don't work all that well, but you CAN get "dual" antennas which replace your automotive car radio antenna. These have a coupler, and are specially built to operate on AM, FM, and CB

I did once have a couple of truck lip mounts that clamp on, but they STILL are capable of marring the paint, and especially if the trunk gap is "tight" vibration/ movement of the trunk lid may result in damage to one side or the other

If you are "handy" and especially if you have a trailer hitch, consider building a removable bracket to attach an antenna coming out from under the bumper. You can buy what is known as a "1/2 wave design" for fiberglass boats which do not need a ground plane.
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This is for my dads 68 Charger and my 74 Swinger and my 73 Duster. So no trailer hitches goin on them.
Except the Duster if I can find one!!!!
 
magnumdart said:
If you just use them to communicate on road trips get one of the cheap hand held ones. They work well and you don't need antennaes (?) and such. Plus if you are at a show or cruise you can keep it in your pocket and still communicate with others you are sepparated from.
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We like the look of the CB antenna on the car but also use handhelds when workin a show sometimes.
 
CB's are great when several cars are running together and some distance gets between them.

I have a CB ant. on my Prowler mounted to the trailer hitch, but there are times we have had about 100 cats running together

On my truck I use super clear packing tape and put it on the paint and then stick my magnetic ant. on it

I have bought so many small hand held and still don't have a good pair out of all of them

I think I would see about the connector to use the stock car radio ant. for the CB
 
Do you keep the CB in the car all the time? If not, any of the suggestions would work. If it were me, I would just cut the old t-shirt (you are all ready using) smaller.
 
Maybe could cut a disk from a plastic butter bowl lid
as a insulator between the two.
 
74DartSwinger360 said:
Where can these be purchased and would they leave anything on the paint?
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They are what the proffesionals use. They will do no damage to the paint and I have hauled 1000s of cars with not one scratch. Many cars were 50K+ cars. They are designed for that reason. They are made for the magnetic tow lights that are attached to the towed vehicles trunk lid or roof. Those are on eBay for about 7 bucks but the seller wants like 13 bucks shipping. A tow supply company should have them. Here is the ebay link and these are too high priced on the shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magnetic-to...her_Vehicle_Parts&hash=item2a1f6f64ed&vxp=mtr

You might check this wrecker supply and see if they stock them. http://www.awdirect.com/

Rubber Magnet Covers

Fit all 3 to 3 1/4 diameter round magnets. Imported.

http://www.awdirect.com/rubber-magnet-covers-mb100/tow-lights/


They also have the Bruise Tape

Use this self-adhesive plastic film to protect your customer's car from the minor "bruises" that can be caused by magnetic tow lights, door tools, tow straps and more. 5 mil thick, this clear tape comes in a convenient 200 foot roll and is perforated every six inches. Simply tear away at the length you need and stick it to any metal or glass surface. 6"W x 200'L roll. Made in USA.

http://www.awdirect.com/bruise-tape-bt260/tow-lights/

Another way is to get one of these and used the magnet or rubber of it with your antenna.
 

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I have run cb's for years and was also know as a fairly good radio doctor.I have run way more than the FCC allows as far as wattage goes.What i have done many times in the past
mainly using Wilson magnet mounts if your running the magnet mount on the trunk or roof i fount it best to go to wall mart buy a one foot length on micro fiber cloth cut to size and place under your antenna. now if your running bare foot (no extra wattage)or if your running a good export radio.you may need to readjust your stinger length to correct the match. Not there are many variables to consider such as the magnet help create the ground for the antenna as its part of the shunt feed ground loop. you cant help trick this loop buy running a heavy ground from radio chassis to a good ground do the same front any box (heater) from the linear chassis keeping this ground short and un-shielded braided if you can get it i also recommend where you can skin the coax as close to the magnet base as you can but still keeping it out of the weather you know just after it enters the car and ground this.All these little steps help the stray RF and help the unit not only match better but also talk and receive better.

Just my 2 cents and 20 years of owning fixing and running several really good set ups.

Arco

P.S. If its on a car with electronics run all power and antenna wires away from car electronics. I have set cars up with over 2500 watts in new cars..Talking from experience...
 
Oklacarcollecto said:
They are what the proffesionals use. They will do no damage to the paint and I have hauled 1000s of cars with not one scratch. Many cars were 50K+ cars. They are designed for that reason. They are made for the magnetic tow lights that are attached to the towed vehicles trunk lid or roof. Those are on eBay for about 7 bucks but the seller wants like 13 bucks shipping. A tow supply company should have them. Here is the ebay link and these are too high priced on the shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magnetic-to...her_Vehicle_Parts&hash=item2a1f6f64ed&vxp=mtr

You might check this wrecker supply and see if they stock them. http://www.awdirect.com/

Rubber Magnet Covers

Fit all 3 to 3 1/4 diameter round magnets. Imported.

http://www.awdirect.com/rubber-magnet-covers-mb100/tow-lights/


They also have the Bruise Tape

Use this self-adhesive plastic film to protect your customer's car from the minor "bruises" that can be caused by magnetic tow lights, door tools, tow straps and more. 5 mil thick, this clear tape comes in a convenient 200 foot roll and is perforated every six inches. Simply tear away at the length you need and stick it to any metal or glass surface. 6"W x 200'L roll. Made in USA.

http://www.awdirect.com/bruise-tape-bt260/tow-lights/

Another way is to get one of these and used the magnet or rubber of it with your antenna.
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Do you like the bruise tape? I am thinkin of ordering the magnet boots.
Could the tape be left on for a long time and still come of with no problems. If the tape were to get wet would it become hard to remove.
 
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