Window Antenna Repair

NOTE: To make an effective repair, the broken section must be no longer than 1 inch.

Lightly rub the area around the broken section (A) with fine steel wool, then clean it with isopropyl alcohol.

Fig 1: Identifying Rub Area Around Broken Section
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Carefully mask above and below the broken portion of the window antenna wire (B) with cellophane tape (C).
Thoroughly mix the silver conductive paint (commercially available defogger grid repair material). Using a small brush, apply a heavy coat of the silver conductive paint (A) extending about 1/8" on both sides of the break. Allow 30 minutes to dry.

Fig 2: Applying Heavy Coat Of Silver Conductive Paint
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Check for continuity in the repaired wire.
Apply a second coat of paint in the same way. Let it dry 3 hours before removing the tape.