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TwelveSticks
Member Since: 16 Jan 2010
Location: Dublin
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| Best way to remove Blackview (or similar) from windscreen? |
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So... I need to remove my Blackview from the windscreen (it is mounted with one of those strong sticky-pads). Can anyone suggest the best way to remove this a) without breaking anything, and b) without leaving a mess on the inside of the glass (though this is less important)?
Also - any idea where I can buy suitable sticky-pads for remounting later?
Ta...  2001 D2 GS (I must be mad!)
2005 D3 S 10-12 (gone and missed)
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 2nd Sep 2012 8:59 pm |
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dsd1036
Member Since: 27 Feb 2010
Location: Surrey
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Try some nylon fishing line in a sawing motion to remove the mount and most of the sticky pad, then a bit of Auto Glym Intense Tar remover on the remaining sticky patch!
As for new sticky pads,number plate pads or 3M double sided tape cut to size will do the job!
HTH
Darrell
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| 2nd Sep 2012 9:04 pm |
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Jads777
Member Since: 03 Sep 2005
Location: Channel Islands
Posts: 697
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I recently removed mine by carefully sliding SWMBO's credit card between the windscreen and the mount. This method has the added benefit that she can't use the card until the replacement arrives in the post!
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| 2nd Sep 2012 9:05 pm |
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TwelveSticks
Member Since: 16 Jan 2010
Location: Dublin
Posts: 798
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 I like your style Jads777... I'll give it a try tomorrow... 2001 D2 GS (I must be mad!)
2005 D3 S 10-12 (gone and missed)
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| 2nd Sep 2012 9:26 pm |
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crews control
Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
Location: Dorset
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I had to remove mine to swap the screen... and found that these sticky pads aren't so resistant to twisting forces, especially when warm. If the above doesn't work easily, then you can try slowly rotating the Blackvue holder as if you were unscrewing it. Surprising how easily it releases it's grip.
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| 2nd Sep 2012 11:40 pm |
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Popelka
Member Since: 31 May 2008
Location: Praha (Prague)
Posts: 2430
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we had the same issue after swapping cars for SWMBO the garage were very helpful in trying to but made it look like hard work. anyway the silicon was still left on the screen but just rubbing it with fingers rolled it up and it came away (note sure why it was so hard to remove the mount) Experience is a difficult teacher, because she gives the test first and then the lesson afterwards!!!!
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| 3rd Sep 2012 7:50 am |
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1967jester
Member Since: 05 May 2010
Location: Usually in the North East though I have been known to travel
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Zippo (other brands available) lighter fuel is great for removing any sticky residue from glass. Paul.
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| 10th Sep 2012 6:48 pm |
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TwelveSticks
Member Since: 16 Jan 2010
Location: Dublin
Posts: 798
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Just to wrap this up - I found that the 'twist method' worked a treat. I got the Blackview off easily enough, with the sticky stuff still mostly attached to it. That, and what little was left on the screen, then we're easy to rub off with a finger 2001 D2 GS (I must be mad!)
2005 D3 S 10-12 (gone and missed)
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| 10th Sep 2012 7:49 pm |
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nicedayforit
Member Since: 05 Sep 2011
Location: Beside the Solway
Posts: 369
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Dental floss works, use a sawing action as per fishing line.
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| 10th Sep 2012 7:50 pm |
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