Yikes! XM magnetic antannae scratches

TX-Sky · 11-02-2006, 10:03 PM

Just noticed a bunch of scratches on rear fender caused by the portable XM unit magnetic antannae.

It looks like just the clear coat is damaged.
The antannae must slide around a bit when the car is moving. Honestly, I don't drive that fast.

What do I use to clear up the scratches?

I know some of ya'll also have the add-on XM radio units. Check the antannae area for scrathes to paint.
Wonder if I can protect the paint surface if I put the antannae into one of the little felt bags that jewelry comes in.

qwack · 11-02-2006, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TX-Sky

Just noticed a bunch of scratches on rear fender caused by the portable XM unit magnetic antannae.

It looks like just the clear coat is damaged.
The antannae must slide around a bit when the car is moving. Honestly, I don't drive that fast.

What do I use to clear up the scratches?

I know some of ya'll also have the add-on XM radio units. Check the antannae area for scrathes to paint.
Wonder if I can protect the paint surface if I put the antannae into one of the little felt bags that jewelry comes in.

Where do you have yours mounted? Mine is just in front of the regular antenna. No scratches yet...but I'll keep checking.
Thanks for the heads-up!

TX-Sky · 11-03-2006, 01:33 AM

Same spot.
It is on the flat area just in front of regular antenna.

TheSkysthelimit · 11-09-2006, 02:39 PM

I have the Delphi antenna up on my roof of my truck, and have not had any troubles. I am a constant highway user, wonder if your magnetic is going

11-02-2006, 10:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
TX-Sky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Argyle, TX. Posts: 197 My Photos: (16)	Yikes! XM magnetic antannae scratches Just noticed a bunch of scratches on rear fender caused by the portable XM unit magnetic antannae. It looks like just the clear coat is damaged. The antannae must slide around a bit when the car is moving. Honestly, I don't drive that fast. What do I use to clear up the scratches? I know some of ya'll also have the add-on XM radio units. Check the antannae area for scrathes to paint. Wonder if I can protect the paint surface if I put the antannae into one of the little felt bags that jewelry comes in. __________________ TX-Sky Forest Green/Tan top/Tan & Black leather interior 5sp, spoiler, CAI, splash guards Cast Chrome wheels, VIN - 2781 License Plate: TX-SKY

11-03-2006, 01:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
TX-Sky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Argyle, TX. Posts: 197 My Photos: (16)	Same spot. It is on the flat area just in front of regular antenna. __________________ TX-Sky Forest Green/Tan top/Tan & Black leather interior 5sp, spoiler, CAI, splash guards Cast Chrome wheels, VIN - 2781 License Plate: TX-SKY

11-09-2006, 02:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheSkysthelimit First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Southbury, CT Posts: 114 My Photos: (0)	I have the Delphi antenna up on my roof of my truck, and have not had any troubles. I am a constant highway user, wonder if your magnetic is going __________________ Ordered Redline August 10, 2006, still waiting... Color: Sunburst Yellow Interior: Black Leather Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged Dual VVT engine, 260 horsepower Wheels: 18" Alloys Radio: Six-Disc, In-dash w/ monsoon audio system

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