Rear defrost question

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Rear defrost question Oct 30, 2009 18:44:54 GMT -4

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Post by shadow on Oct 30, 2009 18:44:54 GMT -4

Hey all,
I threw on the hardtop after work today and there looks like there was some summer carnage. One of the defrost tabs is separated from the rear defroster. This summer while I was in the backyard there was a little bird under it and couldn't seem to find it's way out and was beating itself against the back window so I am thinking that is how it got separated before I had a chance to lift the back window and let it out. Looks like a clean break so I was wondering if anyone knows what type of adhesive I would use to put it back on. I assume that it has to be highly conductive. Crappy tire? Napa?
Thanks
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Rear defrost question Oct 30, 2009 20:34:40 GMT -4

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Post by bill richards on Oct 30, 2009 20:34:40 GMT -4

The adhesive stuff I've seen is usually for the grid itself.... to fix a broken line. Not sure if it'll work for the main connection points.

Wonder if giving a shout to a glass shop would lead you in the right direction on how to properly fix it?
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Enos Hardcore Founding Member Posts: 8,513	Rear defrost question Oct 30, 2009 20:37:30 GMT -4 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Enos on Oct 30, 2009 20:37:30 GMT -4 I've managed to solder one back on before, but you need to let the glass warm up really well before trying it.
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stroh Jeeper What's the worst that could....OHHHH Posts: 760	Rear defrost question Oct 30, 2009 20:38:02 GMT -4 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by stroh on Oct 30, 2009 20:38:02 GMT -4 They do sell the proper glue for that at Crappy Tire, it is in the same area as the defroster line repair stuff.
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Hawkes Hardcore Lurker Posts: 5,404	Rear defrost question Oct 30, 2009 20:38:16 GMT -4 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Hawkes on Oct 30, 2009 20:38:16 GMT -4 You can buy the adhesive at CT or auto parts places. I had the same thing on our TJ and it didn't fix it, I think I had a few broken lines as well.

shadow Hardcore Age and Experience will trump Youth and Exuberance anyday...;) Posts: 6,997	Rear defrost question Oct 30, 2009 21:30:10 GMT -4 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by shadow on Oct 30, 2009 21:30:10 GMT -4 Thanks guys, I figured they would have some kind of adhesive, but I will probably pop by a glass shop first to see if they can fix it for a reasonable price...
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Post by shadow on Oct 30, 2009 18:44:54 GMT -4

Post by bill richards on Oct 30, 2009 20:34:40 GMT -4

Post by Enos on Oct 30, 2009 20:37:30 GMT -4

Post by stroh on Oct 30, 2009 20:38:02 GMT -4

Post by Hawkes on Oct 30, 2009 20:38:16 GMT -4

Post by shadow on Oct 30, 2009 21:30:10 GMT -4