Is the dashboard mount suction-based or adhesive?
857473
It has a suction cup and an adhesive tape to use for the dash or windshield. It also has clips to clamp onto the a/c vents. So there are 3 ways to use the mount. I wanted to attach to my a/c vents, that's why I bought it. It works ok on the vents, just needs stronger vent clips. Otherwise works great for mounting to windshield or dash. Clips aside, the quality and features are very good.
857474
I don't have that part handy (as I didn't use it), but I'm fairly certain it was adhesive. (Edit: Actually, I remembered once I saw the other commenter's answer; they're right: it's both, but adhesive is involved.)
857475
There is a disc that adheres to the dash with 2-sided tape then you suction cup the mount to the disc.
857476
the window mount comes with a disk that uses adheasive to mount to the window or anything else. Then the device that holds the phone uses a suction cup to mount to the disk.
857477
It comes with a little plate that can adhere to your dashboard. Then you can put the suction cup on the little plate. Or you can suction cup it to your windshield. The suction cup also detaches from the main mount so that you can attach the vent clips.
857478
There is a suction disc (the circular piece of plastic shown in the top right hand corner of the picture) that is furnished with this kit. The suction disc has an adhesive backing on it. To use this mount attached to your dashboard, you adhere the disc to the dashboard and then the suction cup mount will stick to it.
857479
There is an adhesive disk that you can stick to dash and then use the suction cup mount on it or just use the suction cup on the window if that is legal where you live.
276004
Q: Do you have to use the dashboard mounting disk? A: No. However, most dashboard surfaces have some kind of texture and the cell phone car mount needs a completely smooth surface in order to function properly. Q: Is it just a sticky pad? A: The dashboard mounting accessory is a flat plastic disc with a strong adhesive double-sided tape that can be attached to your dashboard. (You'll need to make sure that the surface you attach it to is clean and dry.) Q: Can it be removed from my dash easily without leaving any marks? Can the disk be transferred to another car easily? A: Yes. It can be removed, however it is meant to be more of a permanent fixture and once it is removed, you'll need to replace the double stick tape (which can be purchased at almost any hardware store) before mounting it to another vehicle's dashboard. Please take care when removing the mounting disc as it can damage your vehicle's interior if done improperly. Best to use a glue solvent (like Goo Gone) to loosen the adhesive and twist the mounting disc gently off the dashboard. Use the solvent to clean the remaining residue from the double stick tape. I hope this helps. We are looking into stocking/selling the mounting discs separately (and maybe selling packs of 5 or including 2 with the initial purchase) if we get enough requests. We have found most people buy additional mounts for each vehicle.
976395
Yes. The mount comes w/ a plastic disc that has a peel and stick adhesive underneath. Stick that disc on the dashboard then suction cup the mount to the disc and you're in business. Hoping this helps...
604772
Mine is securely stuck to my dashboard. If it was removed, possibly double stick tape might reattach. The pad is cheap enough that a new replacement may be best.
976392
You can attach this unit to the dashboard as long as you can find the flat surface for the suction cup. This product desires a 5star rating because the build quality is good
1103222
It has a suction cup mount. I have a fairly smooth dash so it mounts fine. I do not know how well it would mount to a dash that is textured, though. BTW, The angle is also perfect for window mounting as well (turned upside down).
1735029
Sticky on one side only. Other side is flat for suction cup to attach to GPS
1794607
The mount has a non skid pad. So, any space in your dashboard visible to you while you'll driving will work just fine.
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.
1355425
It comes with a sticky tape circular mount that might stick to the dash and the holder will suction to that. If you've got a good flat area on the dash it may work good.
1109139
My dash is leather with a slight texture as well. For my dash the suction cup worked well, staying put until I removed it.
86981
I never tried a suction cup. I felt comfortable with the adhesive mount especially when the interior temperature of the car gets very hot the adhesive tape holds the camera still.
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.
1675537
The mount is not permanent. It utilizes the same suction-cup design as many other mounts. It does come with a "puck" that you can (semi-permanently) attach to your dash via a sticky pad. This then provides the needed, flat, glossy surface for the suction cup.
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.
1806832
I don't know that for sure but they do send a adhesive mounting pad that would stick to the dash and provide a smooth glass like surface for the suction cup to adhere to IF you want something permanently stuck to the dash. It would allow you to remove the suction cup mounted phone cradle and move it but not the mounting pad stuck to the dash
451650
yes, as long as you don't use the adhesive sticker to stick it to the dashboard. If you just use the suction cup you can un-suction it.