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  • Removing an e-Tag/Breeze tag

    Here's a question I'd like answered.

    I've got a Breeze tag attached to my current car (Mazda 3 - not for much longer !!!), and before i trade it in, I wouldn't mind removing the tag.

    Even if you say "don't bother" - if I choose to, anyone have a good solution for removing the brace with minimal/no damage to the windscreen ?

    And, where's a good place to put it in a Mk6 Golf with auto lights/rain sensor ?
    Currently driving 2014 Jeep Cherokee - looking at the 2017 Tiguan 162TSI Highline (Habanero Orange) !

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    Same as stuck on exterior badges.

    Fishing line or dental floss to remove the adhesive pad.

    On an exterior badge you'd use kero too but inside I'd try a bit of windex.

    The sticky gunk usually can be picked off and the residue cleaned up with elbow grease and more windex or alcohol. One of those citrus based gunk off products would be worth a try too.

    Pete
    79 MK1 Golf Wreck to Race / 79 MK1 Golf The Red Thread / 76 MK1 Golf Kamei Race Car
    7? MK1 Caddy
    79 B1 Passat Dasher Project
    12 Amarok

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    • #3
      I thought the mounting bracket is a 1 time use only thing???

      MkVI is like the MkV theres a dotted area on the windscreen around the rear view mirror which is where you should place communication devices such as an e-tag.
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      • #4
        I had to replace my etag a while ago to the new type so the mounting bit is not the same as the old.
        the method that i was told by citilink to remove the etag one was to not try and pull it directly off the windscreen as it will probably break the window.
        their method was to twist it backwards and forwards along the windscreen until it comes off... not sure if i have explained this properly... but it worked for me... it took pretty much all of the glue with it.
        hth
        1974 1300 Beetle, 1997 Golf GL, 2003 New Beetle Cabrio, 2014 Audi A4 quattro

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        • #5
          I have to remove things off of windscreens every day...just get a razorblade, maybe some spray like window cleaner or even just some water, and push the razorblade underneath the glue. It doesn't damage the screen because it's glass. I reckon this is by far the easiest.
          Mrk Detailing, premium automotive detailing. Paint correction/protection specialist. PM me

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          • #6
            Thanks everyone...i'll give it a try soon.

            Another thing, can someone post a picture of where you've put the Breeze tag please ? And has anyone noticed they beep very loudly (or is it just me ?)
            Currently driving 2014 Jeep Cherokee - looking at the 2017 Tiguan 162TSI Highline (Habanero Orange) !

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            • #7
              Yea you have to twist them around to get them off. I tried pulling mine off, it just split and cut my finger.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by bigmouthmedia View Post
                And has anyone noticed they beep very loudly (or is it just me ?)
                Mine's ear piercing! I keep meaning to see if I can shut it up somehow.

                Pete
                79 MK1 Golf Wreck to Race / 79 MK1 Golf The Red Thread / 76 MK1 Golf Kamei Race Car
                7? MK1 Caddy
                79 B1 Passat Dasher Project
                12 Amarok

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                • #9
                  just rip it off, they are a silicone adhesive, then just clean it with prepsol or an alchoholic liquid

                  dom

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by WABIT View Post
                    just rip it off, they are a silicone adhesive, then just clean it with prepsol or an alchoholic liquid

                    dom
                    Just be sure to drink it after you have completed the job...Remember to strain though a loaf of bread first...Hahahahahaha
                    "If can't get behind your troops, feel free to stand in front of them..."

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                    • #11
                      I just leave the holder behind & get a new one. Free from the RTA.
                      carandimage The place where Off-Topic is On-Topic
                      I used to think I was anal-retentive until I started getting involved in car forums

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