How to reattach Rear Window defrost lead to glass?

[sweetdeez]

So my rear window defrost on my Legacy wagon wasn't working--looked all
through it for breaks--none! Then I noticed the actual solder point
where the lead attaaches to the window is just broken off.

I need to reattach this. Basically a situation of rebonding two metal
surfaces. I thought of something like a JB Weld right away but that
bond won't conduct electricity. I thought of just placing the JB Weld
around the edges and hoping the middles part are still in good contact.
This seems sub-optimal and might make a bit of a mess.

Any ideas?

Winters coming to Boston--I gotta fix this soon.

Thanks
Dan

 

[MattB]

So my rear window defrost on my Legacy wagon wasn't working--looked all
through it for breaks--none! Then I noticed the actual solder point
where the lead attaaches to the window is just broken off.

I need to reattach this. Basically a situation of rebonding two metal
surfaces. I thought of something like a JB Weld right away but that
bond won't conduct electricity. I thought of just placing the JB Weld
around the edges and hoping the middles part are still in good contact.
This seems sub-optimal and might make a bit of a mess.

Any ideas?

Winters coming to Boston--I gotta fix this soon.

Thanks
Dan

Solder it with a low wattage iron? That's what I'd try. If you're not
comfortable with that then seek professional help (with soldering).

Matt

 

[Voja]

I think you need something like this:
*
http://www.frostfighter.com/ff_press.htm

*More info about the product can be found here:*

http://www.frostfighter.com/ff_products.htm

*Good luck,
Voja

 

[I'm Right]

go to an auto glass shop

 

[ed]

I've soldered them back on with a soldering iron, but do it in a warm place
so the glass is warm, or heat the glass with a hair dryer to prevent thermal
shock as the soldering iron will heat up the repair spot. Use only solder
for electronic applications (not the plumbing one).

 

[BSackamano]

there was a thread here not long ago about a guy's back glass shattering
after a soldering job. i'm sure you can do it, but be careful about heating
the glass too much and too quickly.