Body

Filament repair

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1. Use isopropyl alcohol to clean around the damaged section of the filament.

2. Attach tape above and below the damaged section of the filament.


3. Using a small brush or marking pen, repair the filament with silver paint or equivalent.

4. After 2-3 minutes,

carefully remove the tape without disturbing the repaired area.

Caution
  • Do not use the rear window defroster until the paint is completely dry. It may cause other malfunctions if it is used before the paint is dry.
5. Use a hot air blower heated to 150 °C {302 ° F} for 30 minutes or let the paint set for 24 hours at 25 °C {77 ° F}

to allow it to dry completely.

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