Back Window Defogger Electrically Conductive, Silver Epoxy Adhesive Repair Kit 2.5 Grams

Product arrived as shown in picture, a small see-through, rectangular pouch with two compartments. One side was a clear liquid, the other a silver powder. They were separated by a sealed barrier. I prepped the work area with my tools: fine grit sandpaper, acetone for glass prep, paramedic scissors, a small piece of paper to mix it on and a heat gun. I sanded the copper traces and cleaned the area with acetone. Then I squeezed the pouch, piercing the internal barrier. I kneaded the liquid into the powder with my fingers. I worked the mixture until it was a slow moving paste. The previous tab had been ripped off by a bad tinting job, so there was copper missing from the rear glass. To solve this, I purchased a thin copper shim from the internet. The shim was twice the surface area of the missing glass copper. So, prior to the defroster repair, I soldered a small wire(the same diameter as the power supply wire)to the shim. I then applied the paste to the bottom of the copper shim in a heavy bead. I pushed the tab against the window and held it up with a small wooden dowel. With the other hand, I focused hot air with a heat gun directly on the copper shim. I held it there for approx. 5 to 7 minutes. I removed the heat, then continued to hold the copper shim against the glass. I placed some duct tape over the shim and wire and left it overnight. I came out the next day and removed the duct tape. The epoxy had hardened to the consistency of concrete. I placed the wire tab into the connection of the power wire and turned on the defroster. Success!!!

Used in my Subaru Outback and it actually works! I was able to apply it during the winter, but you need to use heat.Here's what I did...Lightly sanded the area to reinstall the defroster tab with 220 grit sandpaper. After this, I wiped it all down with isopropyl alcohol. Upon drying I followed mixing instructions that were on the package, then GENEROUSLY applied it on the tabs - then I used some folded up cardboard (see pics) to sort of wedge the defroster appliance between the window frame and the window (again, see pics). Afterwards I smeared even more product on. Then, I propped up my radiant heater and aimed it at the spot where the tab was reinstalled and left it there for a full 24 hours. At this time the product was hardened, so I plugged it in and it still held great. A few days later it snowed and I was able to test it out - AND IT WORKS!!! Wooh!!!Highly recommend this product.

Easy to install but unfortunately it became detached after one short use. Looks like I'll be paying for the dealer to repair or replace. And FYI I did prep the contact with Emery cloth then cleaned with alcohol as well as had my Jeep indoors for 24 hours to ensure a full cure. Didn't even try the defroster for a few more days to be sure it was completely set. Also I haven't bothered to contact the manufacturer after reading other reviews saying they were not responsive.

18 Jeep Wrangler rear defrost wire fell off, product stuck it back on but defrost doesn't work. To much product? Or other issue? Oh well.

Good product, but not enough instructions included, went to the product website (Atom adhesives) to retrieve more instructions. Customer needs to consider weather- humidity-temperature etc. as drying/curing time varies. I waited until weather was warmer and not raining but the humidity was high , even using tape and a heated shop the product took about 10--15 mins to harden enough that tab didn't move, I raised the rear door and put a work light on a stand to heat glass. Finding something to keep pressure on the tab (a pole wedged the right length) as it takes several minutes to cure. Tape did not keep enough pressure to keep it in place for me . Its been several months and no problems so far....

Despite repeated attempts to bond the positive defroster lead tab to the grid of the lift gate glass on my 2004 Suburban 2500, I had almost given up and was considering a total replacement, but due to the exorbitant cost of this ($1,100) I came across this electrically conductive epoxy on Amazon.It worked but was very messy, and had to clean up remaining product with acetone. Making matters worse for me, the defrost grid had pulled away and was rubbed through by repeated repair attempts.To fix this, I made a conductor plate out of .016" thick copper sheet purchased from a hobby store and trimmed it to cover the damaged area. Then, using the conductive epoxy, I bonded the plate that I fabricated to the grid, held it in place with tape and a rod against it for the best adhesion, let it cure, then cleaned up any remaining product with acetone.After making sure the circuit was complete with my voltage probe, I painted over the copper plate for cosmetics.Saved myself over $1,000! Would highly recommend this product when all else fails.

Works well and makes good electrical contact

It was easy to apply and created a strong bond. Defrost worked like a charm. But the Texas summer just started and it came off the window when I raised the glass hatch on my '15 Suburban.This review just reflects my encounter. If you have a car or don't intend on opening your rear hatch, then maybe the bond will last.