Will 3M mounting tape damage my windshield?

andbui05 · 05-02-2014, 01:04 AM

Hey guys I'm just trying to do some quick R&D here. I have a dashcam that I would like to mount behind the rear view mirror. Our windshields are small so having a dashcam anywhere else makes it noticeable. The only problem is that behind the rear view mirror is the antennae and those black dots. If I put 3M double-sided mounting tape on this black area, will it damage those when I try to remove the 3M tape later on?

If any additional info is needed such as pics just let me know and I will post some. Thanks.

H2O_Doc · 05-02-2014, 06:00 AM

I've done the same with no issues. I also have put up an toll transponder with extra strong Velcro and had no problems. Velcro isn't ideal for the camera, however, because it allows for more vibration.

You should be fine.

fuct · 05-07-2014, 03:35 PM

those black dots are painted on really well. i doubt you will mess anything up.

05-02-2014, 01:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
andbui05 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 169 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 12	Will 3M mounting tape damage my windshield? Hey guys I'm just trying to do some quick R&D here. I have a dashcam that I would like to mount behind the rear view mirror. Our windshields are small so having a dashcam anywhere else makes it noticeable. The only problem is that behind the rear view mirror is the antennae and those black dots. If I put 3M double-sided mounting tape on this black area, will it damage those when I try to remove the 3M tape later on? If any additional info is needed such as pics just let me know and I will post some. Thanks. __________________ 2011 Magnetic Black 370Z \| K&N \| BERK \| SWIFT \| SPC \| AVANT GARDE

05-02-2014, 06:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
H2O_Doc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,083 Drives: '14 370Z, '12 4Runr Rep Power: 14	I've done the same with no issues. I also have put up an toll transponder with extra strong Velcro and had no problems. Velcro isn't ideal for the camera, however, because it allows for more vibration. You should be fine. andbui05 likes this.

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05-07-2014, 03:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 23	those black dots are painted on really well. i doubt you will mess anything up.