Milan FWD L4-2.3L VIN Z (2007)
4. Using a polypropylene film fine line tape, mask the area directly above and below the grid break extending the tape 26 mm (1.02 in) beyond the
concern area in both directions. The break area should be at the center of the mask.
5. NOTE:
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If the brown layer is not broken or missing, apply only the silver grid repair compound to the break.
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If both the brown and silver layers of the grid are broken or missing, apply a coating of the lacquer touch up paint across the break in the grid
line first. Do not overlap the silver grid line with the paint. Several applications may be necessary to achieve a color match.
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Extend the silver repair coating at least 6.35 mm (0.25 in) on both sides of the break area.
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Allow at least 5 minutes of drying time between applications for the touch up paint or the silver repair coating. Applying fewer coats or not
allowing adequate drying time between coats will produce repaired resistance that is greater than OEM resistance, resulting in poor defrost
performance and excessive localized heating.
Apply the repair coating to the grid break area in several smooth, continuous strokes.
Apply a minimum of 6 applications of the grid repair compound.
6. After 5 minutes, or after the repair area has dried completely, remove the mask.
7. 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.
8. NOTE:
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The repair coating air-dries in approximately one minute and can be energized after 5 minutes.
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Optimum adhesion occurs after approximately 24 hours.
Test the system for normal operation.
