Rear Window Defogger Repair

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Clean and degrease the area of the rear window defogger.
Attach tape to both sides of the rear window defogger.

Fig 1: Attaching Tape To Both Sides Of Rear Window Defogger
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Using a small brush or marking pen, apply silver paint.
Remove the tape without damaging the applied area.
CAUTION:
- Do not operate the rear window defogger until the paint is completely dry. It may cause other malfunctions if it is used before the paint is dry.
Follow the instructions for the commercially available silver paint and dry the repaired area.