Defroster Tab Repairs
The most likely cause of a total defroster grid failure is a separated main power clip/tab. These critical tabs connect the defroster grid with the vehicle’s high amperage defroster circuit and are located on each of the defroster grid’s vertical side bars. These all important main power tabs can be knocked off of the defroster causing total defroster failure. Look for dangling wires near the sides of the defroster as a sure indication of this problem.

Once this problem has been identified the challenge becomes reliably reattaching the separated tabs without damaging the back glass or the existing defroster.

To reattach these separated tabs, pull the metal clip out of its connector and use the 2000 Frost Fighter Tab Repair Kit to repair the problem. The kit uses a fast curing, two part conductive silver epoxy to reattach the main power tabs to the vertical defroster bars. Frost Fighter silver epoxy comes in two syringes for precise dispensing and is mixed at a simple 1:1 ratio.

Dip the end of the tab into the adhesive making sure to thoroughly coat the area to be re-bonded to the defroster grid. The simple Frost Fighter tab repair system is safe for all defroster tab configurations and will not cause additional damage to the defroster as soldering or other methods of tab repair can do.

Replace the separated defroster tab over the area were it was originally separated and rock gently to seat the tab. The highly conductive silver filled epoxy cures quickly and bonds aggressively to glass forming both the electrical and structural connection in one simple operation. Repair are stable in 10 minutes but need 24 hours at 75° F. Tab repairs can be made in 15 minutes when heated.

HOT TIP!
For best results you can use a hair dryer, heat gun or electric heater to keep the bonding area warm during the repair and cure period. Heating the bonding area is critical if the repair is done in cold weather.

While the Frost Fighter Tab Kit is generally recommended for 95% of tab repairs, there are instances when soldering the Clip/Tab back to the defroster is preferable. When the defroster has a metal pad in good condition the 2010 Frost Fighter Solder Paste Kit is a good choice. Frost Fighter defroster solder paste is a special no clean formulation safe for extended use on defrosters.

IF YOU HAVE THE SLIGHTEST DOUBT ON WHICH KIT TO USE - USE THE 2000 TAB REPAIR KIT. 

2000 Frost Fighter Tab Kit  - $28.95 
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