Grid Line Repair Export
- Mark the grid line break on the outside of the window with a grease
pencil.
- Buff the repair area with steel wool approximately 6 mm
(¼ in) beyond each side of the break in the grid line.
- Wipe the repair area with alcohol approximately 6 mm (¼ in)
beyond each side of the break in the grid line.
Caution: To avoid personal injury:
• | Do not allow the repair material to come in contact with skin
or eyes and avoid breathing vapors. |
• | Do not use near sparks or open flame. |
Important:
• | The repair decal or tape must be used to control the width of
the repair area. |
• | Ensure the die-cut metering slot is the same width as the grid
line if the repair decal is used. |
- Install one of the following components above and below the repair area:
• | The grid line repair decal |
- Remove the clamp (separator) from the container of grid line repair
material.
Important: Ensure that the hardener and the silver plastic is thoroughly mixed.
- Mix the hardener and the silver plastic.
Immerse the packet containing the hardener in hot water until the hardener
liquefies if the hardener has crystallized.
- Use a small wooden stick
or spatula in order to apply the grid line repair material to the repair area
at room temperature.
- Carefully remove the repair decal or tape.
- Hold the heat gun nozzle 25 mm (1 in) from the surface.
Use a heat gun capable of reaching 260°C (500°F) in order to
heat the repair area.
- Heat the repair area for 1-2 minutes.
- Ensure that the repair area has reached at least 149°C (300°F).
- Perform the following procedure if the repair area appears to
be discolored:
12.1. | Use a pipe cleaner or fine brush in order to apply a coating of
tincture of iodine to the repair area. |
12.2. | Allow the iodine to dry for about 30 seconds. |
12.3. | Carefully wipe off the excess iodine from the repair area with
a lint-free cloth. |
Important: At least 24 hours are required for complete curing of the repair materials.
The repair area should not be physically disturbed until 24 hours have expired.
- Test the rear defogger operation in order to verify the grid line repair.