How to repair broken or loose defroster tab

[@chrispkreme7708]

Bro you saved my a$$, after trying for 3 days on my monte Carlo with a soldering iron I couldn’t get the window hot enough for the solder to stick. The solder would melt but only bond to the connector. I did this and it finally worked thank you!!!!

[@carlosogu5196]

Surprising. What type of solder did you use? Tin solder? Did you use solder paste?

[@britishinvader]

Does it have to be placed to the same spot that it was at?....I have a 2011 Ford edge and the spot where it was is very difficult to get to...tried all of the glues and none of them worked.....soldering is my only hope....

[@patrickhall6831]

Not the guys saying he's going to break it when he's clearly done this on hundreds of not 1000s of windows now I probably wouldn't use direct flame but there's certainly nothing wrong with this method as long as you know what your doing. I was trying the method with a lighter hoping for the same result but you definitely need a more precise flame if your want to go that route. I'm personally going to try tomorrow mourning with a soldering iron and hope she finally sticks

[@mhoch1736]

But does it work afterwards?

[@americanpatriot2999]

I have a 2000 monte carlo that had its rear tab knocked off. I don't have a torch. Could I use a soldering iron?

[@texstarautoglass5326]

Yes soldering iron will also work great

[@reidbowman1798]

Do you need to put the tab back on a pristine part of the tab, or will it work where it was originally if it is bare glass now.

[@xerman2001]

How do I get enough heat in the window for it to melt and adhere without damaging my window tint?

[@texstarautoglass5326]

Kevin_xerman2001you just have to be careful. If the tint is really close I would use a soldering iron tip instead of the open flame

[@neiljarvis8911]

Cool job!

[@matress1]

What kind of solder did you use?

[@cecilyt006]

BOSS LEVEL

[@shylynnh2971]

Can I use monster glue on it

[@ramirocalderon9193]

Please people don't do it I broke my rear window 😒 it broke in million pieces

[@tonigarlu6997]

dudeee you are gonna break your glass

[@texstarautoglass5326]

Antonio García Luna I’ve probably repaired hundreds this way without breaking any...

[@danielsharon524]

@@texstarautoglass5326 I just did it for the first time & no breakage. Took the old tabs off w/the butane torch & figured I'd look up how to reattach & sure enough... Thanks for posting!

[@catblueeye]

Gorilla glue plus copper wire, Gorilla glue will hold it and the copper wire will be a conductor.

[@mikemaj8467]

Let me know how long your fix lasts please. I'm betting the glue will flex or expand with time and your connection will be lost.