The reason I ask is that the previous owner has spilt glue over the flap.I was going to remove the flap & rub down & maybe spray .Or leave the flap off altogether.
So just an update,the whip snapped completely off,just left a stubby piece visible at the aerial base.So i've ordered a base & shorter aerial from ebay.Thanks for you help.
So I got the mole grips on the plastic piece near the mounting base.The plastic piece turns freely, but in both directions ie clockwise & anti clockwise.With not signs of coming undone.