I stuck Garmin adhesive disk for handheld GPS onto my car's windshield without seeing Garmin's note that it is "permanent"!
I'm planning to sell my car and the buyer wants none of it!
What is the safest (/simplest) way to remove this dashboard adhesive disk?
Thanks!
2007-06-11 08:03:42 · 6 answers · asked by get_fit_already 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Try Goo Gone and/or a single edge razor blade and scrape it off the glass. Glass cleaner for anything left behind.
2007-06-11 08:29:26 · answer #1 · answered by K R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The two way tape should soften up using a hair dryer, or better still a heat gun. Do not heat it more than about 160 F. If it is on the dash you don't want to damage it. If it is on glass the glass can crack if the temperature exceeds the co-efficiency for the glass.
When the disk is hot you can try to pry it off. You can also use some dental floss or use some think fishing line, and use a sawing motion under the disk.
If you want to pry the disk, use a very hard rubber or plastic edge tool for that. A metal tool will most probably cause damage.
2013-10-02 19:48:00 · answer #2 · answered by Jerry G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peel the disc the best you can. After it is off spray WD40 on the adhesive, and let it soak a while. Use paper towels to wipe to get the adhesive off. If the adhesive is thick you may have to repeat this process a couple of times. Many stores such as Wal-Mart use this method to clean adhesive residue from windows, shelves, walls, and even the tile floors. It works well, and leaves no trace. If you can, try placing a paper towel on the spot, soaking it with the WD40, and leaving it on the spot to saturate. Re-soak the towel after a while, and let it soak some more. WD40 will also clean crayon, and some other markers from painted walls, or paneling without damage. Just wash the walls afterwards with some type of soapy cleaner.
2016-05-17 09:46:48 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goo Gone And A Stight Razor Blade.. Of Try Just A Razor By It Sealf!
2007-06-11 08:24:38 · answer #4 · answered by frozenfire75i 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if this will work, but try freezing it be applying ice. It may reduce the adhesion and you might be able to chip it off with a scraper.
2007-06-11 08:12:47 · answer #5 · answered by John W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try WD40.
2007-06-11 08:08:54 · answer #6 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋