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Filament Repair

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  1. Clean the filaments using isopropyl alcohol.
  2. Affix tape along both sides of the filament to be repaired.
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  3. Apply commercially available silver paint using a fine-tipped tool such as a small brush or a drawing pen.
  4. After 2-3 min, peel off the tape being careful not to damage the painted area.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not operate the rear window defroster until the repaired area is completely dried to prevent a malfunction.
  5. Completely dry the repaired area referring the following:
    • If the room temperature is 25°C {77°F}, leave it for 24 h.
    • When using a hot air blower, dry for 30 min at 150°C {302°F}.