Can this be used on rental cars as I will need to unmount it quite often while returning and taking new cars? Will it effect the adhesive gel ?
625071
It won't affect the gel. Moved mine between cars mounted on the windshield.
1045005
you will be using a combination of that the sticky glue and suction cup. I have reused couple of times in different spots on my car without any problem. however after some times and if your car is under direct sunlight you may need to reinstall it buy releasing the suction cup lever and push it back every once and a while.
786858
Yes, I have found this to be very adaptable. I too have used it in various rental cars, careful setup insures secured unit.
335931
I am pretty OCD about cars so I would not use this if it hurt my car in any way. If you keep the pads clean and properly apply the stickers to the clips, you will be OK. I washed and waxed my car before every time I put the rack up on my car. Had it for about a year and the rack is on about 90% of the time and my car still looks great.
1319474
It depends I suppose on how much your car shakes when your driving, but I can't imagine a more sturdy apparatus being attached to the windshield. It may also be a function of how much weight is your dash-cam. I think that the squeeze mechanism is quite a strong grip. I would definitely try it.
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
1269750
I've never had any problem with it when it comes in contact with moldings via overspray. When I get done washing my car I use this product on the painted surfaces. Then I dress my tires with a gel. I use Armor-All tire gel. I then use the gel on all of my plastic moldings(side-view mirrors, under-paint trim areas, window moldings etc.) and it works and looks great. Keeps the plastic looking new. Just use a good, strong cloth to apply it with. I'm sure any gel would do. Gels work better than sprays for plastic surfaces in my opinion.
1821239
I'm not sure but after using it, it would appear removable. Also, when installing, high humidity can work against you. I was using this tape to install a new convertible top on a porsche boxster and with it being any more than about 70% humidity, it had trouble sticking to a cloth surface.
914352
I put this on a rental car in Hawaii that did not have a rack. I was a little worried about denting the roof because when we tightened the straps the roof flexed in. In the end it worked fine and there were do dents in the roof. I think new car roofs are not that strong.
867118
If you remove the mounting disc the factory adhesive will be shot.... but you can re-use the disc by applying a new adhesive.. (epoxy, vhb tape, velcro, etc.)
851020
I don't believe the adhesive will hold up. I have used these products successfully inside the car. Apply under the carpet and inside the door panels and behind the rear seat.
1530469
I have never used the adhesive disk, bur it looks like it may leave some residue to be scrubbed off. I cant imagine it doing permanent damage though.
451648
Depends on the texture of the dash. If grain permits good hold without sticky disk, definitely yes. Since I have not used the sticky disk, I cannot say how easy it is to move. My car is an Accent with a moderate textured dash. It holds fast using suction cup only.
2115183
My car was just totaled so I had to remove it. It came off intact enough that I was able to restick it to the rental but when I removed it I'm pretty sure it left a little residue behind.
11377
We used double sided automotive tape to remove them as we are renting. So far it works great. You can get it at any automotive store. Just make sure the surfaces are clean and dry before for you use it. It peels off pretty easily with a little effort and some rubbing alcohol. I am not sure how screws would work in a wet environment. It might let too much water into places you don't want it. I would try the double stick tape.
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).
45022
I really don't recommend using the bracket (However, I believe there is a circular motion that you can twist the capsule that may unlock it from the bracket). I purchased an adhesive gel patch on my dashboard and place the device without the bracket on it along with the AC adapter. It allows me to remove the device easily and quickly for any reason. If I may suggest, avoid parking in the sun with this device, ESPECIALLY in the summer. It will burn out just like mine did. Try to park in shaded areas if at all possible if you can't remove it.