Rear Demister Repair?

Hintza

The blasted dog has scratched the rear demister on the lease car and one line is out. Still got months to go but will need to get it sorted at some time.

The plan was to buy some of the conductive paint (£10 eek) mask along either side of the line and gently apply with fine brush and possibly rub down if required. I want this to be invisible as possible (ie so they won't charge me for a rear screen). Has anyone got any better ideas or tips that might make this easier/better?

Pew_Pew_Pew_Lasers!

I very much doubt they'll ever notice that the rear screen isn't working correctly, unless its a very cold day when they test it upon your return. As long as the light illuminates the switch, they'll be happy.

hewhoisnotintheknow

i agree with p p p

ON the day or return if damp make sure you have the windows etc open before to dry it out properly!

Hintza

It is quite annoying though when all you see in the mirror that big thick mist line.

The other thing that worries me is I suspect in the current climate their residuals are going to be shot to hell and anything they can do to get a few hundred quid back will be grabbed with both hands.

Pew_Pew_Pew_Lasers!

Keep the inside of the rear screen clean, and the car dry, and fogging won't be an issue.

steveo3002

a carefully applied drop of the window fix paint should fix it , you can scrape and oversplill off carefully with a sharp blade(it wont scratch glass)

and i very much doubt they will notice it either

hewhoisnotintheknow

i have rainx anti mist, i use it on the bathroom mirror

TiTheRev

hewhoisnotintheknow wrote: »

i have rainx anti mist, i use it on the bathroom mirror

...but we're talking car, not bathroom?!?

:rolleyes:;)

hewhoisnotintheknow

TiTheRev wrote: »

...but we're talking car, not bathroom?!?

:rolleyes:;)

condensation does not discriminate

unless its german

thescouselander

Use the conductive paint, its really easy and does the job - I've dont it on a few cars I've owned.