How to Remove an ETC Stuck on the Car Windshield?

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StDante
07/29/25 8:20am
Methods to remove an ETC stuck on the car windshield: 1. Use a hairdryer to heat the contact surface between the OBU device and the glass until it softens, then gently remove it; 2. Soak a towel in hot water and apply it to heat the adhesive tape behind the device; 3. Use a scraper to remove the silicone adhesive. ETC refers to the Electronic Toll Collection system, which is currently the world's advanced toll collection method for roads and bridges. It uses a dedicated short-range microwave communication between the vehicle's electronic tag installed on the windshield and the microwave antenna in the ETC lane at the toll station. This system processes toll payments through computer network technology and bank backend settlement, allowing vehicles to pass through toll stations without stopping to pay tolls.
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