Adhesive suction mount to windshield I inadvertently placed my bracket to the windshield using the suction method. I have apparently permanently affixed this bracket and want to know if anyone has successfully removed the unit without damaging either the glass or the bracket. Any ideas out there?The unit is new and we are still learning. Adhesive suction mount to windshield I inadvertently placed my bracket to the windshield using the suction method. I have apparently permanently affixed this bracket and want to know if anyone has... » Read More Adhesive suction mount to windshield I inadvertently placed my bracket to the windshield using the suction method. I have apparently permanently affixed this bracket and want to know if anyone has successfully removed the unit without damaging either the glass or the bracket. Any ideas out there?The unit is new and we are still learning. « Show Less
1044807
I called Garmin a few weeks ago and they sent me a new mount almost overnight. It is new and improved. They were very nice about it.
1044808
If you are having issues with your Garmin Windshield map not easily removing itself from the windshield or leaving black rubber rings, you have a defective mount. This is a known issue and if you call Garmin support they will mail you a new mount.
1044809
It happened to me too. I used an old credit card (or something similar that won't scratch your windshield) to gently take it off. There was a black rubber circle on the windshield. I took my car to a glass repair shop and they took it off easily. The suction mount was slightly damaged, but it still attaches to the windshield (although the grip feels weaker).
893722
This happened to me too- it actually melted to the windshield and when I finally got it off there was a black rubber circle on the windshield. Now the suction doesn't work anymore. Be careful leaving it in the sun for long periods of time.
153837
I cleaned my window with rubbing alcohol to get all grease - oils off. Wet my finger to put small amount on suction cup. Press it on and lock. Stays on my window for weeks. If closed car gets really hot the suction cup releases. I just repeat and good to go. Good luck.
1613582
Have you tried using your windshield? I found the adhesive disc to also not work for me. As my phone would fly across the car on sharp turns. But it has stayed intact with the windshield. You can pretty much toss the disc.
77830
I have two of these units. One for my car and one for my truck. The suction cup did not work on the dash on either vehicle. However, I like it on the left side of the steering wheel on the window. Out of the way and "stuck for life!" lol ...
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.
1993320
No, this not a permanent mount. You can use either suction grip or Velcro. I have taken mine off several times. It is a good mounting system.....no complaints at all.
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.
842134
It mounts with adhesive. You remove the broken glass and mount the replacement in the bracket.
160734
you can use the black, metal, self adhesive disk to mount the suction cup mounting bracket (for the c330) to a surface other then your windshield. Such as your rough surface dash board. Stick the metal disk to your dash board (or wherever you want it) then the suction cup will grip the disk. ALSO: apparently the disk is very hard to remove once its attached.
263956
Sticky pad holds very well, when I mounted gps on it, I noticed gps was shaking a little so I removed it without tools and no damage to my dash. The suction cup never fell off the windshield, I love it.
1377311
It works great on my windshield. There is an adhesive pad included with the kit and it may be better to use that than suction if you are mountng on the console. Have to say, I like having my phone up on my windshield as its very easy to glance at it while driving. When I use my phone in my husbands car, I have to look down on the console and I prefer having the phone mounted on the windshield.
1218112
It's been in my windshield for a couple months and I haven't had to reposition it once. It doesn't stick to my dashboard nearly as well as either of my Exogear Exomount car mounts though. If you're looking for a dashboard mount, get an Exogear Exomount!
583619
Some material on dashboards is too texured to use just the suction cup attachment alone. I use the included metal circle to insure greater adhesion of the holder under all conditions. It has never bumped off using the disc. It will definitely stick without the disc---BUT not IN-definitely. If you find you need to use the disc, it sticks on there as long as the adhesive works. I haven't had any problems using the disc. You can try to find SOME smooth surface/place on your dash but it might not be as convenient to use. I don't know if any "sunfading" might occur over the long term.
1423068
Pretty self explanatory. The screws go in the bracket, the bracket can be mounted either direction depending which gives you the best angle on the wind shield. Snap on the front piece which will "hug" the windshield if assembled and leveled right. Secure it with the suction cups to the glass.
1023811
Totally weird, sounds like you've done all the right things...tried a razor blade yet? Sounds like it is impregnated into the glass, the way auto windshields have an 8 inch runner of tint across the top. I still don't think the adhesive remover has any value...have you tried goof off or OOPs? Since I can't picture it, I guess if it didn't look to weird you could put the film right over the top & hope it doesn't look bizarre. Sorry that's all I got
1729822
Hey Bob, No!! After about 2 summers the 2 suction cups stiffened and never adhered to the windshield again. Buy a good after market...worth the money...cuz, it's a great detector. Good luck. Keep the detector,it'll save ya. Peace. ✌
1373150
It's very easy, theres a button to detach it from the suction cups so you can take it off without removing the suction cups from your windshield or wherever you stick it