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Heated Glass Element: Service and Repair

To make an effective repair, the broken section must be no longer than one inch.

1. Lightly scrub the area around the break with fine steel wool, then clean it with alcohol.

Defogger Wires Repair:




2. Carefully mask above and below the broken section with cellophane tape.




3. Using a small brush, apply a heavy coat of silver conductive paint extending about 1/8" on both sides of the break. Thoroughly mix the paint before use. Let it dry for thirty minutes.
4. Check for proper operation with a voltmeter (it should read half of battery voltage at the mid point).
5. Apply a second coat of paint in the same way. Let it dry for three hours before removing the tape.