- Had similar dash issues with my Honda Civic—grainy surface meant mounts never stayed put, even after alcohol wipes.
- Eventually switched to windshield mounts...bit annoying visually but way more reliable.
- Curious though, anyone tried those adhesive disc things that stick permanently onto the dash? Always hesitated cause it seems risky for resale value...
Tried those adhesive discs once on my older Corolla—honestly, wasn't too impressed. Here's what happened: cleaned the dash thoroughly, stuck it on, and it seemed solid at first. But after a hot summer, the adhesive got gummy and the disc started sliding around. Ended up peeling it off, and yeah...it left a nasty residue that took forever to clean. Maybe newer ones are better quality now? Curious if anyone's had better luck recently.
Had a similar experience with those adhesive discs on my '78 Mustang dash a few years back. Thought I was being clever—cleaned the surface meticulously, even used rubbing alcohol to prep it. At first, it held my GPS mount rock-solid, but after a couple of months parked outside in the sun, it started shifting around. Eventually, the adhesive turned into this gooey mess that smeared everywhere when I tried to remove it. Took me ages with Goo Gone and elbow grease to get rid of the residue without damaging the original vinyl.
That said, I've heard from a buddy recently that some newer brands have improved their adhesives significantly—supposedly more heat-resistant and easier to remove cleanly. Haven't tested them myself yet (once bitten, twice shy...), but maybe it's worth another shot if you find one with solid reviews? Either way, you're definitely not alone in your frustration.
"Eventually, the adhesive turned into this gooey mess that smeared everywhere when I tried to remove it."
Ha, sounds way too familiar. Had something similar happen with one of those "improved" adhesives a while back—supposedly heat-resistant and all that jazz. Well, it survived about three weeks of summer sun before sliding down my dash like melted ice cream. Took forever to clean up, too. Maybe they've gotten better since then, but I'm still skeptical... guess I'll wait for someone braver than me to test it first.
Ugh, been there too. I tried one of those budget-friendly dash mounts from the discount bin—figured, how bad could it be? Well... pretty bad, apparently. It held up fine until the first hot day, then turned into this sticky nightmare that smeared all over my windshield when I tried peeling it off. Took ages and half a bottle of rubbing alcohol to get rid of the residue. Lesson learned: sometimes saving a few bucks just isn't worth the hassle.
