6. NOTE: If the brown layer is not broken or missing, apply only the silver grid repair compound to the break. If both the brown and silver layers of the antenna or heated window grid are broken or missing, apply a coating of the lacquer touch-up paint across the break in the grid line prior to applying the rear window defroster repair compound. Do not overlap the silver grid line with the paint. Several applications may be necessary to achieve a color match.
NOTE: Allow at least 5 minutes of drying time between applications for the touch-up paint or the silver repair coating. Applying fewer coats or not allowing adequate drying time between coats produces repaired resistance that is greater than Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) resistance, resulting in poor defrost performance and excessive localized heating.
Apply the repair coating to the antenna or heated window grid break area in several smooth, continuous strokes. Extend the silver repair coating at least 6.35 mm (0.25 in) on both sides of the break area. Apply a minimum of 6 applications of the grid repair compound. Polypropylene Film Fine Line Tape (commercially available) Material : Rear Window Defroster Repair / PM-11 Material : Motorcraft® Lacquer Touch-Up Paint / PMPC-19500-XXXXX, PMPM-19500-XXXXX, PMPP-19500-XXXXX (ESR-M2P100-C)
7. NOTE: The repair coating air dries in approximately one minute and can be energized after 5 minutes. Optimum adhesion occurs after approximately 24 hours.
Allow the repair area to dry completely and remove the mask.
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