60CSX Rubber Antenna Cover

[+dougsmiley]

I'd like to get a new rubber cover for my 60CSX. I've beat mine to the point the top of the antenna is becoming exposed. I contacted garmin and they wanted hundreds of dollars for a complete recondition, and considering a new one is only $250 after rebate, theres no point in that. I'd hate to buy a new GPS just because the rubber piece is tore up. Anywhere I can get one.. Have one made? Anything under $50. Anyone seen a protective case that also covers the antenna?

[xxgg]

oh i am sure you can think of a way to make one yourself.

[+Coyote xMx]

there is some stuff called Plasti dip- its a tool dip coating. it puts a rubberized coating on most everything. may take a couple of dips and dries to get the thickness you want. it wont mess with any of the electronics and you can get diff colors if you want.

Edited December 10, 2007 by Coyote xMx

[+Klemmer]

Black shrink tube, Radio Shack.

[+EScout]

Good suggestions above. How about Rescue Tape (self-fusing silicone tape). If needed or wanted, then seal with Plasti dip, or shoe goo or silicone caulking, or liquid electrical "tape".

[+coggins]

Plasti Dip

[+Hynr]

I wonder how this might work to fix the wear problem that many of us see at the base of this model (the whole GPSmap60 line). My wife has nearly worn through hers.

How would one deal with the buttons?

Is it feasible to mask with masking tape?

[+GPSlug]

Make sure whatever you use is transparent at 1-2 GHz. Not all plastics are. Maybe test it out by dipping a film canister first and see if you get any decrease in signal strength when you cover the antenna.

[+Klemmer]

Very good point, GPSlug. That goes equally for anything you are going to put on it.