Will attaching/glueing a magnet to the back of the panel damage the unit? I would like to stick the panel to the roof of my car outside of its cover.
1079098
I don't think so,but magnets and flowing electricity do interact. Why not go with Velcro and play it safe.
1079099
I believe that would be fine. The instructions show it attached to a boat. There are mounting holes.
1079100
The magnets might be ok, but it d be very nervous that the wind pressures would rip this off the roof on the highway, it at least bend it enough to damage the panel. Maybe it if was very low profile and the magnets were super strong and distributed around. The back of the panel is smooth metal, maybe aluminum.
2088593
No a magnet does not stick. I do not know the answer to the other questions.
1168055
I used industrial two-way tape that I got from the hardware store to attach to the case. Then I attached the case to the inside of a fiberglass bumper in the front of the car (much the same way you would a hidden key box). That way it was completely clear of metal on the front side of the car. I had no issues with a signal whatsoever. it worked like a champ.
666861
It will work where ever you put it. If you want to mount it outside where it is exposed to the elements, the company has a exterior magnetic case available.
1678904
I have only used this product for my marine batteries on a per need basis. Not sure about the application you ask about. However, thinking about this, I don't think the panel inside the car is an option. I suppose you could attach the panel from under the car or under the hood, but the panel will have have to be exposed to the elements in some manner.
1479195
Unfortunately no. The 'sticky' part is on the back so you would have to put the stickers on the outside of the car window, which would obviously expose it to the elements.
2143942
no problem it works well just do it!!! if possible see the back side of panel good luck
315528
You can't pop the magnets out since the frame itself is the magnet. But there are screw holes in the frame if you wish to screw it onto the chassis.
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.
330286
Sorry hit send before complete You have to cut a hole in the cover for the antenna but they supply a round reinforcement piece of material that is suppose to be ironed onto the cover. Mine is not sticking so I'm looking for an alternate way to keep it attached
1311850
I ignored all of the bits and pieces that came with the cover. I discarded the plastic sheet. Then by some miracle I put my IPad down onto the back half of the cover and the magnets held it in place. It's really nifty once its attached.
1221543
One side of the magnet is permanently attached to the plastic X. The other side of the magnet is separate and is meant to be stuck to an area of your dash
1861930
Would this height be acceptable range if using a mount for side mirror vs magnet for roof? Don't want to screw any mount in or use magnet(scratches)...
433102
I had a magnetic plate on mine, so I just removed it and put the new one on. I don't know if yours had adhesive on the back or not. My old one was magnetic, therefore it came right off.
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.
2016370
Magnet isn't strong enough for that unless it's behind some sort of wind brake. I don't use mine on my vehicle though. It blew off my shipping container house in 45mph wind.
621453
In that case the magnet bends rays of radiation. I have three and it hadn't caused an issue to my knowledge. Also I think the manufacturer addresses that question because I remember researching that before I purchased it.