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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 12:17 PM
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Rear Defroster

Anybody know of an aftermarket heat element kit for the rear window of a Camaro for the defoster other then the dealer. Would like to add that to my back window.

I already have the switch installed, ground pig tall, and tabed rear window struts.

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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 12:42 AM
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You would have to get a replacement hatch glass that aready has the elements in it. The glass has the elements baked on at the factory and they cannot be added otherwise without a good deal of heat. Your best bet is to go to either eBay or a local junkyard and get a hatch that already has the elements.
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 03:15 PM
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Sounds like a future project, don't have the cash for that.

There are places that do RV windows so I might try and see what a cutom job would cost.
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 04:21 PM
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JC whitney sells auxilery heaters that work off coolent. You could rig up a vent system for the back hatch.
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 04:21 PM
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JC whitney sells auxilery heaters that work off coolent. You could rig up a vent system for the back hatch.
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 04:29 PM
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No thanks, getto rig up jobs a dumb when you have factory orginal parts that can be put on and do the job right.
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 06:28 PM
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That sounds like a good idea having some put on, but I think I'll just go to the local junkyard and get the whole hatch. The main thing I want to know is whether the defroster can be used with tinting....
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 06:54 PM
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Yes as long as it's not some at home windex job.
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 10:13 PM
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I think I'll just end up dealing with the frost for the time being then... my heater works perfectly...
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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 08:23 PM
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i had all the components in my car when i got it, switch, relay, and wires, so i went to the local yard and got the whole rear hatch with defroster for only $10, and as far as i can tell all of the lines are intact, still havn't got it hooked up yet, but i plan on it in the spring.
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