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May 16, 2007

Why You Don't Want To Leave Your Windshield Mount in A Hot Car


Windshield Mount Residue

Here in the Northeast, Spring has sprung, and the sorely missed summer weather is finally upon us. Last week when the thermometer hit close to 90 degrees, I tried to remove a suction-cup mount from my windshield. Turns out the windshield had gotten so hot, it actually melted the rubber, leaving a round ring of caked on material as I removed the mount. Now I'm stuck with this unsightly ring on the windshield. So far I've tried using rubbing alcohol, nail polish remover, and windex -- all to no avail.

Anyone know how to clean this?

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