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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2004 12:13 am
Post subject: Anyone have any luck repair rear window defroster?
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2004 12:13 am
Post subject: Re: Anyone have any luck repair rear window defroster? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Exeter wrote:
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> I have a 98 Civic and the rear window defroster has a couple of
> "stripes" that don't work. It looks like they've been scratched in a few
> places.
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> Has anyone successfully repaired something like that? I was looking at a
> product called "Frost Fighter" which is basically a conductive glue that
> you apply over the breaks.
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> I called Honda and they said they would have to replace the whole rear
> window, which seems a little excessive.
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> Here's the link for Frost Fighter:
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> http://www.frostfighter.com/
You could also clean the break areas thoroughly with isopropanol and then
use one of those Circuit Writer conductive ink pens. They contain a silver
particle based ink which dries in a few minutes. I've used it to
successfully repair circuit boards though it does take some practice to get
the compound to flow as you want it to.
The pens can be bought online for about $10 from http://www.cyberguys.com.
If you have a Frys store nearby then you can buy one there as well.
I should note though that I have not used one of these pens on a defroster
grid.
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2004 1:19 am
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Exeter <Exeter RemoveThis @next.next> wrote in
news:Xns9479B9713471Eexeter99x@216.148.227.77:
> I have a 98 Civic and the rear window defroster has a couple of
> "stripes" that don't work. It looks like they've been scratched in a few
> places.
>
> Has anyone successfully repaired something like that? I was looking at a
> product called "Frost Fighter" which is basically a conductive glue that
> you apply over the breaks.
>
> I called Honda and they said they would have to replace the whole rear
> window, which seems a little excessive.
Typical Honda/Acura practice,they like to sell those overpriced parts.
>
> Here's the link for Frost Fighter:
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> http://www.frostfighter.com/
I believe most auto parts stores will have repair kits with conductive
paint for fixing defroster grids.YMMV.
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2004 2:03 am
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2004 9:24 pm
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Check with some local glass repair shops. Also do a google search.
"Exeter" <Exeter.TakeThisOut@next.next> wrote in message
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> Jim Yanik <jyanik.TakeThisOut@abuse.gov> wrote in
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> > I believe most auto parts stores will have repair kits with
> > conductive paint for fixing defroster grids.YMMV.
>
> I called the local AutoZone and O'Reilly's, neither of them have the
> repair kits.
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2004 9:48 pm
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I could see Honda wanting to replace to whole window. That's one thing that
irritates me about Honda dealerships (& I've dealt with about 6 different
ones during my days as a Honda owner); they always seem to select the
easiest & most expensive option for repair! Perhaps we could all partner
together to have a franchise that puts the customer first!
-chris
"Woody" <TheDuck.TakeThisOut@pond.net> wrote in message
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> Check with some local glass repair shops. Also do a google search.
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> "Exeter" <Exeter.TakeThisOut@next.next> wrote in message
> news:Xns9479CC19C60B2exeter99x@204.127.199.17...
> > Jim Yanik <jyanik.TakeThisOut@abuse.gov> wrote in
> > news:Xns9479CF25BA971jyanikkuanet@204.117.192.21:
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> > > I believe most auto parts stores will have repair kits with
> > > conductive paint for fixing defroster grids.YMMV.
> >
> > I called the local AutoZone and O'Reilly's, neither of them have the
> > repair kits.
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2004 10:07 pm
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2004 10:07 pm
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:08 am
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"Woody" <TheDuck DeleteThis @pond.net> wrote in
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> Check with some local glass repair shops. Also do a google search.
>
> "Exeter" <Exeter DeleteThis @next.next> wrote in message
> news:Xns9479CC19C60B2exeter99x@204.127.199.17...
>> Jim Yanik <jyanik DeleteThis @abuse.gov> wrote in
>> news:Xns9479CF25BA971jyanikkuanet@204.117.192.21:
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>> > I believe most auto parts stores will have repair kits with
>> > conductive paint for fixing defroster grids.YMMV.
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>> I called the local AutoZone and O'Reilly's, neither of them have the
>> repair kits.
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Maybe I should have said the auto parts stores probably carry *generic*
defroster repair kits,not specifically the "frostfighter" brand kits.
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:48 am
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2004 12:37 am
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I have repaired a defroster trace in a Honda several years ago. The repair
was easy; locating the spot to repair took the time. I think that the kit
was made by Permatex. I would suggest checking at a NAPA parts store.
"Exeter" <Exeter.TakeThisOut@next.next> wrote in message
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> Jim Yanik <jyanik.TakeThisOut@abuse.gov> wrote in
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> > Maybe I should have said the auto parts stores probably carry
> > *generic* defroster repair kits,not specifically the "frostfighter"
> > brand kits.
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> I didn't give them any specific brand names, I just asked if they had
> anything to repair rear window defrosters, neither of them did.
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2004 1:08 am
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"RWB" <bigred_51<<no spam!!@yahoo.com> wrote in
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> I have repaired a defroster trace in a Honda several years ago. The
> repair was easy; locating the spot to repair took the time. I think
> that the kit was made by Permatex. I would suggest checking at a NAPA
> parts store.
>
> "Exeter" <Exeter RemoveThis @next.next> wrote in message
> news:Xns947AC968B296Eexeter99x@216.148.227.77...
>> Jim Yanik <jyanik RemoveThis @abuse.gov> wrote in
>> news:Xns947ACD3368995jyanikkuanet@204.117.192.21:
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>> > Maybe I should have said the auto parts stores probably carry
>> > *generic* defroster repair kits,not specifically the "frostfighter"
>> > brand kits.
>>
>> I didn't give them any specific brand names, I just asked if they had
>> anything to repair rear window defrosters, neither of them did.
>>
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I would be leery of phoning a auto parts store to ask for items,as their
competence in knowing about the RIGHT part is extremely variable.I called
the local PepBoys recently for a thermostat for my Integra GSR,and they
said they had them,but they did NOT have the right one when I looked on the
shelves.
Had one (180 degF)for the regular Integra,but not the GSR;that uses a 195
degF thermostat.
Also,at a Home Depot,I was looking for a specific halogen lamp,and asked
the clerk for help finding it,and he said they didn't have one.Well,I
persisted in looking myself,and found the lamp on a upper shelf.
Unless you have a well-known reliable parts clerk,they may not know just
what stock they DO have.
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2004 2:36 am
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2004 2:43 am
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(Msg. 15) Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2004 5:04 pm
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Exeter <Exeter.TakeThisOut@spamex.com> wrote in
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> "RWB" <bigred_51<<no spam!!@yahoo.com> wrote in
> news:cpiRb.1784$p55.948@nwrddc02.gnilink.net:
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>> I have repaired a defroster trace in a Honda several years ago. The
>> repair was easy; locating the spot to repair took the time. I think
>> that the kit was made by Permatex. I would suggest checking at a
>> NAPA parts store.
>
> I went ahead and ordered a kit on line. Upon further inspection, it
> looks like the 2 damaged traces are worse than I thought. There are
> several sections in which the damage appears to be greater than 4
> inches, which is the supposed limit for the frost fighter kit that I
> ordered. The damaged traces aren't completely missing, but you can see
> some discoloration where part of the trace has been scratched off. I
> guess I'll just have to try the repair and see if it works.
>
you might try some of that blue masking tape to make a mask to get
nice,even straight lies if you try to bridge the longer gaps.A strip of
tape on either side of where you want the trace to go,then paint over
it,then peel off the tape,leaving the trace.
I haven't tried this,it's just an idea. YMMV.
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