How to reattach Rear Window defrost lead to glass?

Dec 13, 2004 5 Replies

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MattB

Solder it with a low wattage iron? That's what I'd try. If you're not comfortable with that then seek professional help (with soldering). Matt

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sweetdeez 21 years ago

So my rear window defrost on my Legacy wagon wasn't working--looked all through it for breaks--none! Then I noticed the actual solder point where the lead attaaches to the window is just broken off.

I need to reattach this. Basically a situation of rebonding two metal surfaces. I thought of something like a JB Weld right away but that bond won't conduct electricity. I thought of just placing the JB Weld around the edges and hoping the middles part are still in good contact. This seems sub-optimal and might make a bit of a mess.

Any ideas?

Winters coming to Boston--I gotta fix this soon.

Thanks Dan

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MattB 21 years ago

Solder it with a low wattage iron? That's what I'd try. If you're not comfortable with that then seek professional help (with soldering).

Matt

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Voja 21 years ago

I think you need something like this:

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*Good luck, Voja

sweetdeez wrote:

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I'm Right 21 years ago

go to an auto glass shop

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ed 21 years ago

I've soldered them back on with a soldering iron, but do it in a warm place so the glass is warm, or heat the glass with a hair dryer to prevent thermal shock as the soldering iron will heat up the repair spot. Use only solder for electronic applications (not the plumbing one).

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BSackamano 21 years ago

there was a thread here not long ago about a guy's back glass shattering after a soldering job. i'm sure you can do it, but be careful about heating the glass too much and too quickly.

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