Remove windshield mark.......gently?
Thu, 05/22/2008 - 12:22am
16 years
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With all the stories of GPS theft, I'd like to move my unit off the windshield.
Does anyone have a method to gently remove the residual ring from the windshield. I'd like to remove it, but I don't want to cause any damage to the windshield in the process.
Hmm
How about a razor blade, alcohol (99%) and Windex? For stubborn stains, turp works well, too.
"Delete nothing, back up everything"
Armorall glass wipes
Those Armorall glass wipes work a treat too - and as they are in a covenient dispenser, they are easy to keep around too.
"Life is a journey - enjoy the ride!" Garmin nuvi 255
+1 an alcohol wipe worked great for me too
How about a razor blade, alcohol (99%) and Windex? For stubborn stains, turp works well, too.
NT
"You can't get there from here"
Get a Arkon Air Vent mount
I have this Arkon's Air Vent Mount for my Nuvi and it works great.
http://www.semsons.com/gnarreswairv.html
Just attach it to the air vents in your car and its easily removable too.
Vertical
Sure! I have one vehicle with horizontal vents and one with vertical.
Tampa, FL - Garmin nüvi 660 (Software Ver 4.90), 2021.20 CN NA NT maps | Magellan Meridian Gold
Windex will do it
Windex work wonder.
Val - Nuvi 785t and Streetpilot C340
I got the arkon but
with summer and lots of driving coming, its now up for the friction mount on the dash so the A/C won't hit the GPSr.
Mike
Gotta love
with summer and lots of driving coming, its now up for the friction mount on the dash so the A/C won't hit the GPSr.
that friction mount, easy to stash away too...
Garmin:GPSMAP196, Nuvi 670,Nuvi 755T
Garmin Friction Mount
I use the Garmin Beanbag Mount. The windshield mount is currently illegal in California but, possible legislation may change that.
Henry
Heng5 Nuvi 680 & 285WT
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Hydrocloric Acid should do it!
White Vinagar and water
White Vinagar and water (mixed 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water)and a newspaper, NOT the colored part only the black and white, Spray on the vinigar and wipe it offf with the newspaper, Best thing i ever found to do windows, NO streaking especially on mirrors.
Jerry...Jacksonville,Fl Nüvi1450,Nuvi650,Nuvi 2495 and Mapsource.
Alcohol
Alcohol
Garmin C530 Garmin Zumo 550
Newspaper
White Vinagar and water (mixed 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water)and a newspaper, NOT the colored part only the black and white, Spray on the vinigar and wipe it offf with the newspaper, Best thing i ever found to do windows, NO streaking especially on mirrors.
I second that! Someone told me long ago about using black and white newspaper to remove road salt from the windshield. It works great! I always keep one in the car for stubborn windshield spots.
Ron - StreetPilot C-340, Nuvi 750
Remove Windshield Mark....Gently
I have found that nail polish remover will remove the ring. You just have to be careful not to get it on the dash.
Cinch !
I use a window cleaning product called "Cinch" (no alcohol, no ammonia) with a microfiber cloth. Works great with NO streaks.
Cali leads the way in crazy laws
Wow Glass mounted GPSr's are Illegal in California? Your kidding right! Please don't tell me that's true.
Don't the law makers have better things to do with there time? I mean there are people using weed eaters out there.
Using Android Based GPS.The above post and my sig reflects my own opinions, expressed for the purpose of informing or inspiring, not commanding. Naturally, you are free to reject or embrace whatever you read.
Cali isn't the only place
I believe that glass mounted GPS's are illegal in Minnesota too. Here is the notice from Geeks.com from one of their GPS ads:
"NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA
State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles."
I agree with you dog_poop.
tomtom GO930
Calif.
I believe that glass mounted GPS's are illegal in Minnesota too. Here is the notice from Geeks.com from one of their GPS ads:
"NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA
State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles."
I agree with you dog_poop.
But 99.9% of the drivers here (So Calif.) have them mounted on their windshields. Seems almost everyone here has a GPS now. Mines mounted on my dash.
Garmin C530 Garmin Zumo 550
Windshield Mounts
I believe that glass mounted GPS's are illegal in Minnesota too. Here is the notice from Geeks.com from one of their GPS ads:
"NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA
State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles."
I agree with you dog_poop.
So where does one mount their toll road transponder?
Have mounted mine on the
Have mounted mine on the windshield(North Cal.)...have been using it for a while now...never had any trouble....
Calif. Law Excludes Toll Tags
California FasTrak Toll Tags can be mounted to the windshield. They also have a style that attaches to the front license plate.
This link quotes the sections out of the vehicle codes:
http://www.bayareafastrak.org/static/about/transponders.shtm...
Tampa, FL - Garmin nüvi 660 (Software Ver 4.90), 2021.20 CN NA NT maps | Magellan Meridian Gold
CA Law
I also read last week that they are trying to adjust the law to allow for GPS's on the windshield.
Stoner's Invisible Glass
Stoner's Invisible Glass, available in aerosol or hand-spray, is a favorite of the car detailing crowd. Does a great job cleaning glass.
The new CVC sections on handheld phone use (CVC 23123, 23124) which come into effect July 1 are going to be interesting to watch. There's opinion that some agencies/locales may see this as a revenue opportunity.
Others just consider it a common sense and safety issue, along with 26708 (don't block your windows, applied to windshield-mounted GPS units), and 27400 (don't wear headphones/earphones on both ears while driving).
...And has aptly been pointed out on other threads, the chance of you getting cited for one of these depends greatly on your attitude, and the attitude of the officer who spots you!
Nuvi 2460, 680, DATUM Tymserve 2100, Trimble Thunderbolt, Ham radio, Macintosh, Linux, Windows
normsuss wrote: With all
With all the stories of GPS theft, I'd like to move my unit off the windshield.
Does anyone have a method to gently remove the residual ring from the windshield. I'd like to remove it, but I don't want to cause any damage to the windshield in the process.
I'm just curious, how could you damage your windshield? i think I'm missing something!!!!
Wouldn't be the first time....
Nuvi 2595 & 760 | http://www.chucksphotospot.com
Important suggestion
With all the stories of GPS theft, I'd like to move my unit off the windshield.
Does anyone have a method to gently remove the residual ring from the windshield. I'd like to remove it, but I don't want to cause any damage to the windshield in the process.
I'm just curious, how could you damage your windshield? i think I'm missing something!!!!
Wouldn't be the first time....
I agree with Normsuss when he asks how you could damage your windshield but in the spirit of sharing I offer these tips:
- never use a rock, hammer or drill to clean your windshield & you should be okay.
Not lost anymore. Well, not as it pertains to driving anyway. -Garmin Nuvi 765t, 56 unt Mac user.
Still getting comments...
It's funny how a post from May of last year is still attracting comments. Hope he's got his windshield cleaned off by now.
Magellan SporTrak, Garmin eTrex & nuvi 760
Cleaning the windshield
I'm just curious, how could you damage your windshield? i think I'm missing something!!!!
Wouldn't be the first time....
I agree with Normsuss when he asks how you could damage your windshield but in the spirit of sharing I offer these tips:
- never use a rock, hammer or drill to clean your windshield & you should be okay.
I would also recommend against using a file or sandpaper.
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i normally just spit on my
i normally just spit on my sweat shirt sleeve and then wipe it off. not hard at all. sometimes i dont even bother spitting
Attracted your comment too! (Wink-wink, nudge-nudge)
It's funny how a post from May of last year is still attracting comments. Hope he's got his windshield cleaned off by now.
J, yes the original poster probably has cleaned their windshield by now, but the beauty of this site is that others can continue to learn from their question. I've gleaned valid information from posts that were over a year old, it's a continuing conversation.
If we can stop just one other person from damaging their windshield, it will have been worth the effort.
Not lost anymore. Well, not as it pertains to driving anyway. -Garmin Nuvi 765t, 56 unt Mac user.