David asked about what to use. I found some graphite lubricant that I think is generally recommended for antenna masts. I don't know what to use on anteneas. I don't even know what an anteneas is. For the trunklatch, I would suggest WD-40. Michael 97 M3 (no external antenna) 88 M5 (antenna works good) 84 633 (antenna works most of the time) ------------------------------