Does the mount damage the dashboard at all when it is stuck on? I just bought a new car, and I don't want to order this unless I can remove it cleanly
1082358
There is no damage to the dashboard. There is a slight sticky film on the bottom but it does not leave any reside on dashboard.
1082359
hi Jmt. no damage is possible. the hippo is a rubberized mount. although it sticks like glue, there is nothing sticky about it. it just won't slide around (unless you drive like an orangutan that is). if it picks up dust you just run it under a faucet and its like new; you can position it anywhere on the dash.
1082360
hi..to be honest with you, i did not peel the adhesive, its heavy enough and my dashboard is wide and kinda steep enough of a surface, it very rarely and slightly tips off, especially if you want to remove it for many different reasons, you better off just not to peel off the adhesive, but you really want to peel off the adhesive, remember, it will leave a mark after sometimes, its inevitable,
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.
1082362
No. The mount merely rests on the dash. It is not attached with anything (no adhesives) and relies on friction to keep from sliding around. I can't imagine a scenario where it would do damage, unless the dash got extremely hot and caused something to melt.
1082363
Unit has a sticky area that can be uncovered. I do not use the sticky area but just set in on the dash and it stays. Does not mark the dash.
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.
197707
My dashboard is pretty porous but it sticks. The suction cup has a soft gummy feel and is sticky but leaves no residue.
2184356
Just read you inquiry again. The sticky pad doesn't stick to the surface of you dashboard, which is great. I use on the take back and forth between 3 cars. We only have on GPS and only use is occasionally. I really like it and have had it for over 3 years.
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.
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.
583620
My dashboard is the same; textured. I didn't have a problem with any kind of damage, but there is an issue with placement. The way my windshield is designed, during a normal day here in San Diego, California, the sun really heats up and is not a good mix with my iphone. It doesn't matter where I place the unit, so that it's accessible, heating up is a problem. You might want to think about that before you buy.
1898989
Mine wouldn't stick for anything either... After I left it in the car for a couple of weeks, it stuck just fine. Maybe the glue started to cure or something because now it's stuck good. Won't budge. Also, make sure your dash isn't freshly cleaned - if it's too clean, it won't stick.
1980729
no, it sticks to the dashboard with adhesive. Use a 'portable' mount to change from car to car.
1282134
There is a lever on the back that engages the suction cup, as well as a small tab coming off the back of the gel suction cup. You disengage the suction cup with the lever, then pull the tab upwards and the cup grudgingly releases it's hold on your dash. I've moved it in between two cars, and repositioned it once, and it hasn't left any mark.
583617
I've been using it on my black textured dashboard for several months now. The only physical damage that may occur is a sunspot. If you maintain your car occasionally slightly relocating The holder then this could be avoided
2224935
You have to be careful when removing the mount because the tabs which hold it in work by exerting force against the top and bottom of the slot. Once in, it is very secure. The mount does not extend very far into the slot; I can't imagine it damages anything as long as you don't just yank it out of the CD slot.
732219
Hello Peter.Assuming the product you got is OK, then it fits very tightly to the dash board. There is a clips you need to open 1st, i assume you did that. 2nd apply some water on the sucking cup and clean the dashboard area. now close the clips. It should hold very tight. This product is excelent, and you should not have any problems with it.
1658588
Hi Jason, I suggest to have it remove by a professional installation guy for car audio system. If you are not familiar on the unit, removing it on your own may cause damage for both the device and on your vehicle. -Ely
823196
no, no, no. It's amazingly perfect. I used a CD slot mount and it is completely off the dashboard.
1468196
You can take it off the windshield when you want, if you use the adhesive mount on the dash, you can remove the mount but not the adhesive "puck" without making it useless.
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.