Attaching to dash If you use the sticky disc to attach to the dash, how would you take off the mount to prevent attracting thieves' attention? I always take the windshield mount off when leaving the car after using a gps device. Attaching to dash If you use the sticky disc to attach to the dash, how would you take off the mount to prevent attracting thieves' attention? I always take the windshield mount off when... » Read More Attaching to dash If you use the sticky disc to attach to the dash, how would you take off the mount to prevent attracting thieves' attention? I always take the windshield mount off when leaving the car after using a gps device. « Show Less
948549
You can't remove the sticky disc as it is held on with double stick tape. You would have to replace the tape every time (if you can get it off easily without breaking the disc).
1665142
where can i purchase additional discs and the double sided tape circular tape it comes with..
1665143
Does the dash sticky disc permanently bond with the dash? Will I be able to remove the sticky disc from my dash board in the future without damaging the dashboard?
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.
2052163
This is the piece that fixes to your dashboard if you want to dash mount as opposed to windscreen mount. Note that once fixed to the dash, the plate is not removeable. The manufacturer is great about answering questions.
2184357
This product is designed to sit on top of the dash and its sticky surface tends to not let it slide. It is not permanently attached. Works ok for me. Joe
787002
When you have it located on the windshield, hold it in place with one hand while turning the knurled base at the windshield clockwise. You will not be able to move it onece it is sucked on. To remove it, turn the base knob counter-clockwise. This unit will not fall off if you turn fully clockwise when you put the windshield mount on.
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.
669840
Without seeing your dash board, I would assume that at sometime you may have put some type of "protection" on your dash. If so, you would nee to clean the area with alcohol or mineral spirits. If you are trying to stick it on an area that has texture, you might need to use some double sided tape.
1874802
Mine came with an adhesive disc that the suction cup attached to so you could mount it to the dash, as well as a lengthy cable that snaps in place on the bracket securely. It's nice.
601757
If you are asking how to secure the actual garmin device itself, when you purchase the nuvi, it comes with it's own square, hard, black, plastic clasp that attaches to the nuvi. That then inserts into the pointed mount that sticks up out of the mounting plate. Then the sticky mounting plate sticks to the top of your dashboard. If you buy just the friction mount with the case, you cannot mount your nuvi without that aforementioned square hard black plastic clasp. You MUST have that clasp in order for it to mount onto the friction mount.
1130942
The mount is not supposed to "stick" to the surface. It has a tacky finish to aid in skidding or slipping around. My experience is that if the surface loses tackiness is because the surface is dirty, as in dusty. A good washing off of the pad and a good wet wipe of the dash and all is good.
616142
You use the clip that comes with the GPS unit that is attached to the windshield mount. Just pops off.
1054442
The dash mount uses an adhesive plate. the TomTom mount itself will then be used to stick onto the plate. Once you decide where to use the plate, it is pretty much permanent. You could buy another mount kit but I think it costs about $29 for the full kit. Or alternatively you could place the GPS on your lap (preferable passenger side) so the driver can focus on driving. Not ideal, but you will still get a signal and be able to use it without a mount.
1512122
Use the tab on the end of the mount to flex the mount a little - that makes the little latch disengage from the notch in the back of your gps. Then slide off.
1496347
Once you peel it off the backing, it stays put. You can peel it up and move it around, but it may lose the original grip. I have used this brand for years and continue buying them. I only use this brand. I am an officer, and put in my dash for my glasses and other stuff. It stays put. If it loses the grip on top, moisten a paper towel and wipe it off, let dry......
1825512
The gel pad would stick to the dashboard (be sure to clean & dry the area before sticking the gel pad). You then attach & lock the mount itself on the pad plate. If you want to use the mount on your windshield simply detach the mount from the gel plate and attach the mount to the windshield (leave the gel pad on your dash).
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.
1982475
You still have to use the mounting stand. This just takes it from the window and puts it down on the dash, out of your line of sight.