Customer Reviews

Permatex 15067 Quick Grid Rear Window Defogger Repair Kit

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

This worked great. The bottle is really tiny, but it amazingly covered about 15 different breaks in my rear defroster (3 coats of this paint for each break) with paint still left over. The defroster works great now.

I didn't try using the included mask, because I had so many breaks that I needed to repair (many of which were very long breaks). I used 3M painter's tape instead, which allowed me to repair any length of break that I had, and it is pretty cheap. Just make sure you press the tape against the window really well so that the paint doesn't get underneath the tape. Using tape made the new painted lines the exact same width as the original lines (the only difference is the color of the repair paint). Remove the tape about 3 minutes after you have put on the last coat of paint (don't wait the 20 minutes like the instructions say), and remove it by SLOWLY pulling the tape at a sharp angle AWAY from the painted line. This will keep the new paint from being pulled off the window. Be careful to not touch any other nearby painted lines while you're removing the tape.

I only gave 4 stars for this because the included paint brush doesn't work very well. However, you have to use the included paint brush because the paint bottle opening is way too small for any other paint brush to fit inside. After you have been using the included paint brush for about 5 minutes it works a little better.

Treat this like any other painting project and you'll have excellent results - preparation is the key. Use painter's masking tape if you have large sections to repair. I ran out and used some standard masking tape. It worked fine, but did allow the paint to bleed under the tape a bit. The included template is only useful if you're repairing one or two small areas. In my case, I had 2.5 feet of defogger lines to repair. Before applying the masking tape, clean the window thoroughly with windex and use a decent amount of pressure to make sure you remove any other loose sections of defogger line. Apply the masking tape carefully to all areas requiring repair. I found the included paint brush to be too large, so before I began I used a pair of scissors to cut about half of the bristles off. This left a very precise brush that was easy to control. Shake the paint and follow the instructions on the packaging. There's was plenty of paint in the bottle to apply 4 coats to my 2.5 foot repair and the bottle was still 1/3 full when I was done. When you're done painting, clean the brush with some acetone (nail polish remover) and set it aside - you might need it again. After about 20 min, you can start removing the masking tape - go slowly and pull the tape at a sharp angle. I accidentally pulled a piece of tape off too fast and removed some of the fresh paint. I simply re-taped that area, got the brush out and repaired it again. Now you can either pitch the brush or clean it again and save it for the next repair.

This worked well and fixed the broken grid wires on the rear defogger. Best advice is to fix broken grids BEFORE winter as it was cold out and I had to keep the window warm with a heat gun. The mask provided is great, but the bottle was small and once opened became messy and could not be closed again. Try to finish your repairs in one effort. Also, the repairs are copper-colored and visible up close, but not in the rear-view mirror.

This sure beats paying a dealer hundreds of dollars to do the same thing. The only hard part was figuring out exactly where the circuit was broken - took me ten minutes of examination before I finally broke out my voltmeter and pinpointed the break. My only complaint is that the included template is cut for a much thicker defroster line than my car (or any car I've seen) has, so if you are not very careful you will end up with a thicker and sloppier looking section of defroster line on the repaired section. Fortunately, my repair job turned out fine and it works like a charm.

I had multiple grid wires damaged with both small scratches (<1mm) and one large scratch (30mm). As previously stated, the template is worthless because it is too big for the wires of any vehicle I have ever seen; I used Post-It notes that I had on-hand, but masking or even Scotch tape should work just as well. The paint is reddish brown, which does not match the gray/black grid wires of my Jeep, but this is only apparent upon close inspection. The paint is very easy to apply and dries quickly, making the repair pretty simple once you have masked the grid wires. The downside of this product is that the resistance of the paint is higher than the existing grid wires on my window. This isn't a huge issue for the small scratches, but is significant when covering a large gap; the grid wire with the large scratch heats up significantly at the repair paint, and only minimally across the rest of the wire. Perhaps if I add additional coats of the repair paint I could fix this issue, but for now it will have to do...

Received this Monday and used it to coat the bottom side of the buttons on my RCA DTA800B1 remote control. Worked great. It is a new fix so no news on durability yet. A few rudimentary tests on a sample only 2hrs old seemed to indicate it would last a while. If it doesn't harden in the bottle there is enough material left to do repeat repairs. This stuff is expensive,over $11 for basically a few drops in the tiny bottle! Make good use of it! The high cost-to-material ratio is the reason for 4 stars instead of 5.

I have used this product (or similar product) before on a 1970's VW bug and it worked. It was for my rear defroster. I needed to fix my Subaru with the in-glass antenna and decided to give it a try. It works great and improved my radio reception phenomenally. The antenna had a few broken lines. It won't make it look like original or new, but it will make it function like before. A cheaper alternative than replacing the glass, which i will do if it ever needed it. It isn't as easy as painting it on and will take some effort on your part to make it look nice. A little patience, scotch tape will help, and a blow dryer.

I read some reviews on the product and figured that I'd give it a try. What's to lose right? It comes in a small bottle but goes a long way if you use it according to the instructions. If you have a steady hand and attention to detail, this makes for a fun 30-45 minute project. I used a painter's brush which was better then the supplied brush. I would recommend pulling the tape off slowly and away from the line (not straight off the glass). We have 3 vehicles and I was able to fix 6 broken lines with some paint to spare for future repairs. I would recommend this as an easy way to save money by not having to take this to an auto glass or repair shop.

I did all the steps as described and I don't even live in a harsh environment.... Broke again after 4 months. Poor choice on my part.

One of the tabs on my car was ripped off. Even took some glass with it. Fortunately, the conductive pad was large. I had to make a new tab out of a spare plug from a wiring kit. I followed the directions very closely and it seems I was successful. I haven't tried to repair the grid, but it appears to work for the tabs.