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Removing Stick on antenna....

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#1 ·
I used to have a scanner in my jeep that I have removed....
It used a "thru the glass, stick on type" antenna, the piece
that is on the outside is still stuck on, any ideas on how to remove it?

Red 7 in the Green Mountain State
84 CJ7 / 258 / weber

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#2 ·
You could use Jeepn's term and use the "Sledge and Tweak" method, but I would not recommend that.

Most of the glues used on glass are a form of SuperGlue. It's removable with acetone. The problem... getting the acetone to where the glue is.

Try a nice sharp pick (dental type) and pick away at some of the glue... and then start dripin' acetone into the area.

Or, try a nice sharp metal metal putty knife that you can use to slice the glue into submission. However, be careful... you can scratch the glass.

 
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#3 ·
If it's just held with double sided stick foam like many are, a razor blade works great. The windows on Jeeps are so flat that it's near impossible to cause a scratch with it. If it's some sort of other adhesive, spray a little carb cleaner on it and let it sit for about a minute, then yank it off.

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#8 ·
Just be careful with that heat gun if you have any window tint close by...

82 Scrambler/360/T5/D300/4" SUA/AMC20/Rear Discs/Somers Bros Axles/D30/3:73's/Lockrite Lockers.
2001 Bare Stock Trendy Jeep Sport (everyday driver)
Smithville, Texas
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#9 ·
I you end up using a razor blade to clean the residue off, keep the area wet with water or glass cleaner to help reduce scratching the glass, even if it's flat glass.

pbm
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