Antenna Grid Wire Repair

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item	Specification
Lacquer Touch-up Paint Exterior Brush-In-Tube ALBZ-19500-XXXXA	ESR-M2P100-C
Rear Window Defroster Repair PM-11 (Canada CPM-11)	WSB-M4J58-A

NOTE: A single break or any breaks which exceed 25 mm (0.98 in) (1 inch) in one grid cannot be repaired. Install a new right rear quarter-glass.

Repair any inoperative grid wires using rear window defroster repair.
Bring the vehicle up to a room temperature of at least 16°C (60°F) or above.
Clean the entire grid line repair area with a non-alcohol based window cleaner and 0000 steel wool.
Mark the location of the grid break on the exterior of the glass.

Fig 1: Marking Grid Break
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using cellulose tape, mask the area directly above the grid break. The break area should be at the center of the mask.

Fig 2: Masking Above & Below Grid Break
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: If the brown layer is not broken or missing, apply only the silver grid repair compound to the break.

NOTE: If both the brown and silver layers of the grid are broken or missing, apply a coating of the brown touch-up paint across the break in the grid line first. Do not overlap the silver grid line with the brown paint. Several applications may be necessary to achieve a color match.

NOTE: Extend the silver repair coating at least 6.35 mm (0.25 in) on both sides of the break area.

NOTE: Allow at least 5 minutes of drying time between applications.

Fig 3: Applying Repair Coating To Grid Break Area

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Apply the repair coating to the grid break area in several smooth, continuous strokes. Apply 3 applications of the grid repair compound.
After 5 minutes, or after the repair area has dried completely, remove the mask.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the grid line with the razor blade. If this occurs, additional repair may be necessary.

Remove any excess repair compound above or below the grid line with a razor blade.

NOTE: The repair coating will air-dry in approximately 1 minute and can be energized within 3 minutes.

NOTE: Optimum adhesion occurs after approximately 24 hours.

After optimum hardness is achieved, clean the repaired area with a non-alcohol based window cleaner.