Antenna delete plug - $.30 solution

[BMWManiac]

Does anyone have a solution for this problem:

I had my car resprayed and I didn't realize that they didn't remove my antenna grommet. When I switched to Z3 antenna and grommet (which is smaller), I now have a very thin ring where the new paint ends! Now sure what I can do?

[straight6pwr]

Does anyone have a solution for this problem:

I had my car resprayed and I didn't realize that they didn't remove my antenna grommet. When I switched to Z3 antenna and grommet (which is smaller), I now have a very thin ring where the new paint ends! Now sure what I can do?

buy the ace hardware plug
remove your z3 antenna
drill a hole in the ace hardware plug that the antenna will fit through
install the plug, then the antenna.
profit?

[Zesty Bonanza]

I found a 7/8" nylon plug from Lowe's which fit.

The Hillman Group 2-Pack Plastic Hole Plugs
• Item #: 139481
• Model #: 881289
• Hole Plugs - Black 7/8
• 2pc/bag
• Black
$1.39

The Hillman Group 1-Pack Hole Plug
• Item #: 139406
• Model #: 881268
• Hole Plugs - Chrome 7/8
• 1pc/bag
• Chrome

The plug still had a tiny bit of play so I bought a 7/8" internal diameter o-ring from Lowes and put that on the plug and then plugged the hole and it fit snugly.
BrassCraft 1-in x 0.06-in Rubber Faucet O-Ring
Item #: 200838 | Model #: SC0578

[BMWManiac]

From post #16 it looks like it doesn't cover the same area, so I'd still be screwed.....I'll see if my local ACE has it. Not like if it doesn't work I'm out a lot of money

[fporro]

so, what about reception I can barely get any stations now., well, have no antenna at all. Solutions ?

[Zesty Bonanza]

so, what about reception I can barely get any stations now., well, have no antenna at all. Solutions ?

Buy a third-party hidden antenna and connect it to your radio.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=car+radio+hidden+antenna

I have this one and it works OK but not great. The radio reception range isn't as good as newer cars that have the antenna within the rear window.

[LBC28730]

For reference sake, I just went to the local ACE and all they had was 7/8 Nylon plugs (PN: Fasteners C/G 56)
Very tight (13/16 would likely be a closer fit) and overall pretty useless unless you were to also use silicone.

Since I am already doing other bodywork, I think I am just going to completely eliminate the hole altogether.

**EDIT**
I tried using the 7/8 plug temporarily and even with heat, it did not fit very well.
I eventually got it in there but it is bulged up.
13/16 would be MUCH better, IMO