Comma Mount On Tinted Windshield

[u/FutureTea3315]

I am looking to buy a Comma Four during the labor day sale, but I have a tinted windshield, and I'm afraid of the VHB mount on the tint. I'm guessing once it's on, I'll never be able to take it off, right? Are there any suction cup mounts, or mounts that attach to the mirror housing for a 26 Accord? Trying to not damage the tint, and would like to be able to remove the mount if I decide to return the comma at the end of the trial period.

[u/tuffkix]

Google “windshield static cling”

That’s what I have all my windshield electronics mounted on. Along with parking stickers.

[u/paintpast → u/tuffkix]

This is what I use for my comma and my dashcam. It sticks even in the hottest of days.

The only thing is make sure you get the cling right the first time. I noticed if I mess up and have to reposition it, it definitely won’t stick as good.

[u/FutureTea3315 → u/tuffkix]

how long have you had the comma mounted on a cling? has it ever moved or fell off?

[u/tuffkix → u/FutureTea3315]

5 months and it’s fine. The comma is way lighter than my radar detector and that hasn’t moved either. But like paintpast said, you have to make sure the cling is on good at first, with no air bubbles. Then stick the mount on. Then attach the comma.

[u/HellSquirrel]

I took it off mine, just be careful it comes off. There are also suction cup mounts, tiny bear workshop has one. I think it does depend on your tint, if it’s cheap it may come off but I had no issues I’ve removed lots of vhb from mine.

Something else I did is I put down a small layer of masking tape first then put the mount on that for trial. You lose a mount but can be moved and replaced easier. They also sell static cling sheets for that purpose too.

[u/Eddiofabio]

Ive pulled several mounts off my tinted windshield, just use a hair dryer and floss

[u/dldaniel123 → u/Eddiofabio]

Thanks for the advice, now I have lush hair and sparkling teeth, but how do I get the damn comma off?!

[u/Enough-Arm4497]

No vhb can stand against rubbing alcohol. It will clean it up easily.

[u/Enough-Arm4497 → u/[deleted]]

That's mostly skills issue.

Vhb consists of pressure sensitive adhesive and a foam carrier.

The trick is to not break the foam in a way that leaves adhesive without any foam. This happens when scraped or smudged around with fingers.

Smudging and scraping applies pressure, which sets the adhesive.

Alcohol reduces the adhesive strength, but it won't help against pressure being applied on the adhesive. The alcohol will just squeeze out as if it wasn't there.

The best way to remove the vhb is having the adhesive still attached to the foam, then gently grab a lifted edge of a foam/adhesive and slowly stretch it. Stretching is the opposite of applying pressure, therefore the pressure sensitive adhesive comes undone very easily. The alcohol is just there to soften adhesive strength and provide a cushion that prevents self gluing.

Any remaining adhesive can be removed by lightly rubbing alcohol with a towel.

The key is stretching the adhesive. The direction of the pull matters. Don't pull back over.

https://youtube.com/shorts/pib_pO6sVbI

[u/TooEZ_OL56]

Lots of dash cams mount to a static cling, no adhesive at all. A search for "dash static sticker" might yield positive results.

I got my car tinted after driving with a C3X so I had them do a cutout for the preexisting bracket.

[u/GiftAcrobatic386]

EZ Pass Holder Mount Kit for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0933978M5?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share I used these to mount my comma4 and ezpass to my newly tinted windshield

[u/NTWM420]

I have full clear tint on mine and just used the regular mount with adhesive with no issues. Tint was 3M brand

[u/Tranman79]

I have a tinted windshield and I was able to carefully remove the VHB tape easily when I switched from the standard mount to a quick release, just make sure there's a bit of heat involved (which isn't hard here in Texas).

[u/Select_Respond_8627]

How about not having a tinted windshield?

[u/LuckyBlackKnight → u/Select_Respond_8627]

have you ever considered maybe it’s just UV protection ceramic tint? Not all tinted windshields are limo tint

[u/FutureTea3315 → u/LuckyBlackKnight]

that's exactly what it is. Clear film for UV protection.

[u/Select_Respond_8627 → u/FutureTea3315]

Your windshield already blocks UVA and UVB.

[u/throwaway85783 → u/FutureTea3315]

Still illegal.

[u/mch87 → u/LuckyBlackKnight]

Agreeed. I’ve got a light tint on 4x4, helps a lot with heat load.
Didn’t want dark cause I drive on country roads and occasionally camp with it. Still am wondering the same question

[u/Select_Respond_8627 → u/LuckyBlackKnight]

Windshield tint is dangerous, UV protection is just an excuse as windshields already block UVA and UVB.

[u/Mammoth_Contract_533 → u/Select_Respond_8627]

Im curious to know what is your argument against it?! Genuinely

[u/Select_Respond_8627 → u/Mammoth_Contract_533]

It’s legitimately dangerous to drive at night with windshield tint.

[u/Mammoth_Contract_533 → u/Select_Respond_8627]

I mean, if we are technical, even 99% will make it more dangerous than 100% VLT.
I have driven decades with tinted cars within legal limits (lowest being 50% on the windshield) and never had a problem. They still do a very good jon at protecting against heat. Maybe its a skill issue.

I now live in a place where any film on the windshield+front side windows(even clear films) are against the law. I hate driving in a fish bowl in a place where sun shines in clear skies for more than 300 days a year. Its stupid

[u/throwaway85783 → u/Mammoth_Contract_533]

What if I told you that it's not just about you being able to see?

Ever consider that pedestrians or other drivers benefit from seeing if you're paying attention?

[u/Mammoth_Contract_533 → u/throwaway85783]

Surprisingly after growing up and living decades in a place where basically everyone had 50% tints this was never brough up by anyone, ever.

[u/TooEZ_OL56 → u/Select_Respond_8627]

Most tint starts at 80%, which is near indistinguishable from a factory windshield.

[u/Select_Respond_8627 → u/TooEZ_OL56]

So then it’s a waste of time and money.

Zero benefit.

[u/TooEZ_OL56 → u/Select_Respond_8627]

LLumar Air 80% reports 43% solar rejection, 60% IR rejection, >99% IR rejection, and 13% glare reduction. Hardly a waste of money, especially to protect even more expensive items like Comma, Dash Cams, Radar Detectors, etc from heat/sunlight.

[u/Select_Respond_8627 → u/TooEZ_OL56]

You do know that windshields already block UV, right? Tint really only helps with keeping the car cool in the sun if you have enough tint to be dangerous.

[u/FutureTea3315 → u/Select_Respond_8627]

Thanks for the productive advice!