old cell phone antenna removal

[chainblu]

On a truck I recently acquired, there are 2 of the old school cell antennas on the rear glass. I have removed the actual antennas from the outside mount and cut the wire going to the base inside, but I'm unsure how the remove the parts that are attached to the glass. They are not in my line of sight in the mirror, nonetheless, I'd like for them to be gone.

I'm assuming there's not an actual hole in the glass, but is this something easily done? I'll leave them be if there is any chance of breaking the glass getting them off.

 

[CT8]

Leave it it is history and people will think you have a cell phone.

 

[HerrStig]

Nail polish remover (acetone) will probably eat up the glue without hurting the glass. Watch out for the paint, though.

 

[THafeez]

Not sure if theres a hole in the glass or not, but a really hot 90F+ day, some dental floss and goo gone should do the trick.

Apply the goo gone around the area first, let it sit and then use the floss to gently cut through the material and it should come off.
I had one of those tom tom navigation disks stuck to my windshield in my field of view and this method worked. Gotta be patient with the floss though.

Don't try to pry it off until you can actually move the floss between the mount and glass easily. If some stuff is left after taking the mount off, put a little bit more of the solution and scratch it off with your nails or a plastic razor.

 

[Superflop]

Razor blade between the glass and the antenna pad. Wipe off the residue if any with some brake clean or the like..

 

[wings&wheels]

Warm temp and any thin line: unwaxed floss, braided fishing leader, etc., followed by adhesive remover or Goo Gone.

Oh, while you are at it, check the fuse box, power dist box, ignition harness, etc. for any creative ways that the installer used while installing the car 'phone and address them. Ask me why I mention this....

 

[sleddriver]

Many would experience MUCH improved reception with a simple external antenna. Don't worry about a hole in the glass; there isn't one. It's capacitively coupled.