How Do You Remove a GoPro Adhesive Mount?

By Henrik Andersson, founder of Nordic Flash. Published November 12, 2026

Three Nordic Flash adhesive mounts with 3M adhesive pads

Warm the adhesive pad first, then peel the mount back slowly. Heat softens the adhesive, so it lets go with less force. Our instructions are to use a hair dryer, and GoPro gives the same advice for its own mounts. You can reuse the mount by putting a new adhesive pad on the back; the pads come separately.

Key takeaways

Heat first: warm the pad with a hair dryer.
Peel slowly from one edge; don't pry.
Test any adhesive remover on a hidden spot first.
To use the mount again, put a new adhesive pad on the back; the pads come separately.

Walk through removing an adhesive mount

Step 1. Take the camera off

Remove the camera from the mount before you add any heat.

Step 2. Warm the pad

Use a hair dryer for a short while, moving it around the mount. GoPro also mentions a heat gun. Go gently on paint, plastic and helmet shells, and follow the surface maker's guidance on heat.

Step 3. Peel it back slowly

Start at one edge and peel slowly. GoPro's wording is to soften the adhesive and slowly peel it back.

Step 4. Warm it again if it resists

If a spot fights you, warm that edge again and keep peeling slowly. Do not yank the mount off.

Step 5. Clean leftover adhesive, then reuse with a new pad

Clean off what is left on the surface. The mount can be reused with a new pad. Pads are sold separately.

A hair dryer, an adhesive mount pad on a surface, and a camera set aside.

What do you need?

Item	Why
Hair dryer	Softens the adhesive so the mount lifts more easily
Your fingers, or a plastic card	To work under the edge without scratching the surface
Soft cloth	For wiping off residue
Adhesive remover the surface maker approves	For any leftover adhesive

An adhesive mount pad on a surface, with one corner being peeled up.

How do you remove the mount, step by step?

Take the camera off the mount.
Warm the pad with a hair dryer for a short while, moving it around the mount. GoPro's instructions also mention a heat gun to soften the adhesive (GoPro (opens in a new tab)), but go gently on paint, plastic and helmet shells and follow the surface maker's guidance on heat.
Peel it back slowly from one edge. GoPro's wording is to soften the adhesive and slowly peel it back (GoPro (opens in a new tab)).
If it resists, warm it again rather than pulling harder.

How do you clean off leftover adhesive?

Start with the gentlest option: roll what you can off with your thumb, then wipe with a soft cloth. If residue is left, use an adhesive remover that the surface maker approves, such as the car, boat or helmet maker.

Test any remover on a small, hidden area first. 3M says its own citrus-based cleaner may attack some plastics, painted materials and rubbers, which is why it should be tested on a small area before use (3M, Citrus Base Cleaner data sheet (opens in a new tab)).

If the surface is a helmet, check the helmet maker's guidance on cleaners before you use any solvent on it.

A reused mount base beside a new adhesive pad, noted as sold separately.

Can you reuse the mount?

Yes. Nordic Flash adhesive mounts can be reused by putting a new adhesive pad on the back. The pads come separately.

When you put a new pad on, follow the prep steps in our mounting guide for surfboards, kayaks and boats: a clean, smooth surface, firm pressure, room temperature and at least 24 hours before use.

Gear for this

Adhesive Mounts for GoPro CamerasThree curved and three flat mounts with 3M pads, for helmets, boards, surfboards, kayaks and car hoods. Reuse a mount with a new pad (pads sold separately). Available while stock lasts.View on Amazon for Adhesive Mounts for GoPro Cameras (opens in a new tab)

Frequently asked questions

How do I remove a GoPro adhesive mount?

Warm the adhesive pad with a hair dryer, then slowly peel the mount back from one edge. If it resists, warm it again instead of pulling harder.

Can I use a heat gun?

GoPro mentions a heat gun as an option for softening the adhesive. A hair dryer is gentler; go carefully on paint, plastic and helmet shells and follow the surface maker's guidance.

How do I remove a GoPro adhesive mount from a helmet?

The same way as on other hard surfaces: take the camera off, warm the pad with a hair dryer, then peel it back slowly from one edge. Go gently on the helmet shell, and check the helmet maker's guidance before you use heat or any solvent on it.

How do I get the sticky residue off?

Roll it off with your thumb and wipe with a soft cloth first. For what's left, use an adhesive remover the surface maker approves, tested on a hidden spot first.

Can I reuse an adhesive mount?

Yes. Put a new adhesive pad on the back; the pads come separately.