Most complaints are due to weak adhesive within few weeks or usage many times by taking it out of dashboard, do they replace it within a year or did they improve the suction?
1504789
I have had the same problem with the adhesive weakening over time, particularly with temperature fluctuations. I ended up using a double-stick foam tape (3M) , for longer-term results.
1504790
I personally never got to use mine because the adhesive was weak and after I put mine on the dash I didnt use it for atleast ten hours so that it could stick properly but it just just fell off.. never tried it again. Also didnt like the fact that pushing the two plastic pieces apart is so hard . Taking it out is not a smooth process. Thats been my personak experience. Maybe others have been luckier..
1504791
The adhesive and suction are very strong an sturdy. I have mine stuck to my dashboard and I do not remove it. However I'm sure, as with most adhesive backings, that if u keep removing it, it will probably wear down. I don't know about that company's policy on replacements.
1504792
Mine didn't stick the first time I used it. It was summertime and hot. Put it on the front of the dashboard and it fell off within a few hours out in the sun.
1504793
Honestly, i think people might not read the instructions/abuse the items they complain about. We have used the adhesive and we have no complaints. If it is mounted in place and not removed (using the suction cup) it will probably be just as strong us when you started. If you move it often, the suction cup and window needs to be cleaned. Any tiny object breaking the suction will make it seem defective.
1504794
I've had mine attached to my windshield for two months now; taking my phone in and out of it frequently. I've never had a problem with it losing suction.
741493
I remove it once a week to clean it and so far the suction cups haven't pulled off. Only owned it for 1.5 months though.
326754
I really haven't used the wheels much because they don't work we'll for my situation where I have to pull my board/boards through a trail filled with high grass and weeds and they pull the wheels off. My experience with the suction handle is that it doesn't stay attached for more than a few minutes at a time. It could just be the surface of my SUP boards, but that's been my experience.
1123076
I don't recommend this item. It doesn't really stick to the dashboard, it did the first few days and after that useless... I actually just tried it again this weekend and "failed" hope this helps.
900006
The unit has a suction cup with a material that is very sticky that seals so well that the bond is very strong. My dashboard has a typical hard plastic surface that is not absolutely smooth; the texture is a pebbly faux leather with very small, rounded bumps. Also, the dash is slightly curved where my unit is mounted. Nevertheless, the iOttie has stayed in place since I mounted it two months ago. With respect to your question about removal, yes, it was easy for me to remove it from the dashboard when I repositioned it during initial mounting. I cannot speak to how easy it would be if I removed it now, but have no reason to believe it would be different. Removal was not a matter of releasing the lever on the suction cup ... that was step 1. I used the tip of a plastic knife to gently lift the edge of the suction cup up enough to allow air into the center, then peeled the unit off. It left a little sticky residue--very slight--that wiped off with a damp cloth. The iOttie remounted easily immediately thereafter and has stayed put ever since.
469857
I had to put the extra disk on a flat surface, then it stuck. It would not suction to the rough dashboard. I unfortunatelyBent it the wrong way and broke it so did not use it long.
505568
Well, mine came with a sticky substance in conjunction with the suction cup, so I would say no. I haven't tried to remove it from my dash but I believe it would be difficult. Maybe there is a way to remove the sticky stuff? Not sure.
1128533
Sorry to let you know that there is no adhesive for your dashboard. In fact, there's a large hole in the bottom of the plant pot.I sent for a set of 3 and only 2 worked.
1082361
No, it does not damage the dashboard at all. The bottom is made of a rubbery type surface that doesn't slip, and there's a rectangular pad also on the bottom that feels kind of jelly like that helps it stick, but has no actual adhesive.
508762
I've had mine for about 18 mos. I've nit had any problems and it still seems very strong. The ones I was buying from an auto parts place didn't seem to make it a year.
394971
It's better than most, but eventually there are little spots beneath the suction cups. I like it much better than the ones I've had before. It might be because of the color though.
1757592
It is able to be removed and replaced frequently, but the suction cup is also sticky. If you put it into the glove box, make sure it won't come into contact with too much dirt or dust, as it will stick to the suction cup (which can probably be rinsed with water if it does get dirty). Other than that, mine goes from car to car and readjusted in between and I've never had a problem.
1361593
Good Evening, for I have read the other responses and for what it's worth the adhesive on the back of this disc is very good for it is made from the 3M company to company and makes Scotch tape for at least mine was made that way and the other two responses to your question that I read I believe they did not attach the disc properly to the dashboard because it is important and I mean very important that you thoroughly clean the area that you are going to attach the desk to and then use some rubbing alcohol to do a final clean because if there are anything on the surface the adhesive won't stick but if the surface is dry and clean this disc will stick to where I could not remove it using my fingertips trying to pry it up after it has been put in place and I use mine to hold a large suction cup that holds a digital camcorder and I have had this installed since last winter and have never had a problem as of yet but I do not know the size of suction cup that you are using but if it fits this disc and you properly clean the area before applying the disc then I think you won't have any problems. Hope this helps...
153838
You can apply some pressure as you mount the unit to the windscreen. Cleaning the silicone surface from time to time does help. Or there may be some temperature differences as when you mount the unit and it then gets exposed to sunlight, where the air inside the mount expands. Anyway, even with a secure mounting, it won't stick forever (over a course of several days), so you might have to remount occasionally. I usually detach the unit whenever I have to park the car in the middle of sunlight for extended number of hours. I didn't do so with my previous unit and it bluetooth appeared to stop functioning as I assumed the electronics should have been worn due to excessive heat.
1241864
No which is why I think it doesn't stay well. It's a sticky suction cup but it is removable for the purpose of changing to another car.
1004608
Not sure how you went through 3 suction mounts! Make sure you clean your the area of the windscreen with an Isopropol (alcohol) cleaner before putting it on. We just travelled with our 660 around Australia (30,000Km) and it would occasionally fall off the screen due to the extremely hot temperatures - other than that it was brilliant. The maps could be a little bit better - I say that tongue in cheek as some of the places we went barely had roads and were 500Km from the nearest person :)
404043
I just keep an eye on mine every time I clean the machine. I did not replace it for 10 years, but it got pretty dirty. I don't use my machine any more than 2-3 times a month...until I need a good cleaning. I've been told that the dirtier it gets the better it works as a filter, but I'm old school: I won't let it get that dirty again. I suggest, if you use the machine often, replace it at least once a year. Of course, you can always go to the Hoover website and investigate their FloorMate instructions. Happy cleaning!