Lexson

Just put a small scratch into car trying to do it.....
Any ideas that wont hurt my car??!

quikturbo

Use some something like a channel lock pliers and gently turn. Then when loose, use the head of a screw driver, VERY CAREFULLY!! and loosen.

hwallen172

I had a pair of needle nose pliers that were thin enough at the tip to fit into the slots that are cut into that nut. I spread the jaws wide and put each tip into the slots of the antenna nut. That gave me enough grip to break it loose and remove it by hand. If you could get a friend to help, you could both tap on a side with a screwdriver and hammer. The antenna nut is not that hard to get loose, but I suppose the most important thing is not to scratch the paint.

strongsail

Snapring pliers might work...their tips might be narrower than needlenose pliers...

Lexson

Tried the hammer thing at first yesterday, didnt even budge.
Even tried the needle nose...it did kinda move the nut...but not really.
Ill try again tomorrow, and if that dont work, swing by a mechanic and see if he can take it off real quick.
Im just going to buy a new silver nut, 8.00...because Ive scratched mine up. Is that black piece inside the silver nut part of the mast or ? I scratched that up too and might get that.

hyperopt

Dude,
Wrap a nice & soft cotten towel around the area where you do the work, so when the tool slips off, it lands on the towel and not on your nice paint.

Lexson

Nope, a pair of vice grips worked great. I would suggest if people are doing this to buy a new silver nut so you have a little more room to be tough with the nut. It costs like 8.00 at dealer.