LogJam00 Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 Hello All: My recently purchased GPS V comes with two adhesive disks to put onto the bottom of the dash mount - one permanent, and one called "repositionable". Has anyone had luck (or problems) with this "repositionable" disk? Is it hard to get off the dash once it sticks? Is it hard to get it to stick to the dash? I ask because I have a company car, and often use rental cars for work and cannot permanently mount this anywhere, since I'll use it all over. I have considered getting the Garmin Portable Friction Mount, which uses the current car mount, but instead with rubber pads, i think. Thanks! Kind Regards, LogJam Quote Link to comment
+Insp Gadget Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 This sounds familiar. My company car is always breaking down and I am constantly renting. I found the easiest thing was to put Velcro on the bottom of the mount and then I could move it from vehicle to vehicle. Not hard to get the Velcro off the dash and it held very firm. I would suggest using the Industriel strength... Quote Link to comment
billsumrall Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 I use the Temporary adhesive discs. No problem moving, repositioning. Just don't press down hard on them...just a light touch will keep them in place. Quote Link to comment
av1atorbo Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 I've got the permanent in my Jeep... but have ordered a suction-cup mount to the window for flying... maybe you should check into that? Good luck, and enjoy! bo Quote Link to comment
appletree Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 I have used the repositionable disk in my wife's minivan and two rental cars and I have been very pleased with it. In use, it is like silly putty, only stickier and stiffer. Like silly putty, it prefers to stick to itself rather than the surface it is pushed against. When you remove the mount, twist or pry it off. Some of the adhesive will probably remain on the surface, but it is easily removed by rolling it off or quickly pressing and removing the mass of adhesive on the mount against the small pieces on the car surface. With little effort, I have been able to leave no trace of adhesive, even on irregular surfaces. I wouldn't try it on fabric, however. One more trick, I cut a piece of smooth, stiff, thin plastic slightly larger than the adhesive surface of the mounting bracket. I stick the plastic against the adhesive to keep it clean and ready to use when I pack it, or any other time it is not mounted in the car. I can understand the fear factor with such a sticky substance, but I think you will like it if you give it a try. Quote Link to comment
+byonke Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 I attached my Garmin III to a heavy rubber mouse pad. I just toss it up on the dash and it stay put nicely. If you have one lying around, the cost is 0. Brian Quote Link to comment
LogJam00 Posted February 4, 2004 Author Share Posted February 4, 2004 Thanks for the responses. I will try the repositional disk, and as a back-up I have the mounting mat on the way! Kind Regards, LogJam Quote Link to comment
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