This is a great hack! My dash cam just came off because of this problem. Never had issue since I bought it about a year ago. I immediately went on the internet to find replacement and found one that’s compatible for $30! Insanely overpriced. Then you are to add the shipping cost plus the wait time for delivery! This not only saves me money but also time! Thank you so much!
Be careful, I tried it with hot water and it worked a bit. Then I used a hairdryer and it got better. Then I wanted to make it even straighter with the lighter and it got melted, damaging it inreversably.
Even easier fix. BOIL WATER. Fill a coffee mug 1/4 INCH of water. Put the suction cup in face down. (With no tension on the spring). This will flatten it out quicker and easier/cleaner. I still cleaned mine afterwards with some alcohol. Thanks for the tip. That's what made me find this other way!
I've actually done it several different ways since I made that video 3 years ago. Since then, I sent the mfg of the unit an email, and they sent me one that you permanently glue to the windshield, that was about 2 yrs ago. Not a problem since then.
I guess you'd say that! It actually works really well. I've done this to this particular suction cup at least 4 times.... It last about 4 months in hot weather... longer than that in cool weather
Great video!! I just bought my second GPS suction cup and always used water to stick it but this is a MUCH BETTER idea! Thank you.
This is a great hack! My dash cam just came off because of this problem. Never had issue since I bought it about a year ago. I immediately went on the internet to find replacement and found one that’s compatible for $30! Insanely overpriced. Then you are to add the shipping cost plus the wait time for delivery! This not only saves me money but also time! Thank you so much!
Thank you for your kind words, they need to make a better system for the dash cam suction cups
Works for a day in Florida heat!
It worked perfectly..I had given up. Thank you
I used my car heater at the highest temp and full force. Htuck the suction cup near the vent for 5 min. Worked for a month
Took a heat gun to it.. worked perfect. thanx
Wow! Love this!
Tried the lighter trick with no real hope yet it worked a treat!
awesome video, worked perfectly!
Must be a next base mine is what I'm trying to fix now
Blow dryer in a semi! Few seconds on high heat !! Thanks!!!!!
Great idea!!
It works Barbara!
Thanks for this! Having the same problem with my dash cam.
It actually works for about 6 months.
@@JackTemple nice! I'm tired of it falling while I'm driving. Thanks again!
Be careful, I tried it with hot water and it worked a bit. Then I used a hairdryer and it got better. Then I wanted to make it even straighter with the lighter and it got melted, damaging it inreversably.
Lol
Just go to five below and get a new one for 5 bucks
thanks , i think i have exactly the same car cam as you and it wont stay on the window.
Salty hot water
Even easier fix. BOIL WATER. Fill a coffee mug 1/4 INCH of water. Put the suction cup in face down. (With no tension on the spring).
This will flatten it out quicker and easier/cleaner.
I still cleaned mine afterwards with some alcohol.
Thanks for the tip. That's what made me find this other way!
@@apostolicway2604 Some times your plastic is too old, and has been damaged too much by the sun... (Probably dried out)
Holding a lighter open for 15 minutes? You do make life harder for yourself. Use a hair dryer, or hold it over the edge of a stove top element.
I've actually done it several different ways since I made that video 3 years ago. Since then, I sent the mfg of the unit an email, and they sent me one that you permanently glue to the windshield, that was about 2 yrs ago. Not a problem since then.
How long do you think that'll last?????
That last about six months, and then you have to do it again. But at least it works for a while.
Just glue it
kinda like shrink wrap 🤔
I guess you'd say that! It actually works really well. I've done this to this particular suction cup at least 4 times.... It last about 4 months in hot weather... longer than that in cool weather
Thanks but dude land the plane
Also i used a hairdryer on high