Grid Filament Repair
NOTE:
Any single or combination of breaks totaling more than 1" (25 mm) in length cannot be repaired. Use Service Kit (50-25-0584-0029) to repair grid.
- Park vehicle inside. Vehicle temperature should be 60°F (16°C) or higher. Clean area to be repaired with denatured alcohol. Place grid line mask over break, aligning cut-out slots on either side of repair area. See Fig 1 . Apply epoxy to repair area.
- Remove mask without disturbing epoxy. Using heat gun, heat repair area for 1-2 minutes at a distance of 1-2" (25-50 mm). Repair area should be heated to about 300°F (149°C).
- Rear window defogger may be energized immediately after repair. Optimum hardness and adhesion will occur after 24 hours. DO NOT disturb repair area until that time.