Looking for Rear Defogger for Esteem

Kar krazy · 21st February 2004, 07:47

Can some one tell me if a rear defogger can be fitted in an esteem or for that matter in any car and if yes what sort of expense are we talking about? Thanks in advance.

GTO · 21st February 2004, 12:54

As far as I know, there are no kits made available by Maruti themselves for the Esteem. But I am pretty certain that you will be able to source yourself one from any reputed auto part dealer in Bombay, as its a very simple upgrade.

If it helps, try calling autoking on 24462805. Hes pretty good with car accessories.

GTO

Kar krazy · 22nd February 2004, 08:38

Thanks for the info. Since i am in delhi i would try to contact some good dealer here.

kk

firingonallfour · 17th July 2007, 09:36

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Originally Posted by Kar krazy

Can some one tell me if a rear defogger can be fitted in an esteem or for that matter in any car and if yes what sort of expense are we talking about? Thanks in advance.

I would say Check out with a maruti dealer or M.A.S.S.

I need a defogger unit as well for the Swift. My VDI glass broke and I got a ZXI glass fitted with a defogger element on it. Maruti says 8k for defogger unit. This is minus the cost of the heat element. I Checked all shops in Milan subway, no avail. They say only Maruti can help. So I am in the same boat as you are. haven't checked AutoKing though the shop GTO suggested

Nitin · 17th July 2007, 20:13

I guess MASS is your best bet. Unless,these kits are available in the market which would require professional installation.

Frost Fighter Automotive Defroster Repair Kit - Products

It has some information on defoggers.

hellspawn · 17th July 2007, 21:34

as an alternative,you also get these aftermarket stick on defoggers which are just stuck to the rear windshield(from the inside).the difference is that like in the case of oe defoggers,they are not in betwwen the glass(between the 2 layers of the rear glass panels) and are on the inside.so fitting sunfilm is an issue.i have a friend who has been using it for the past 2 years and hasnt faced any problem as yet.though,the best part is that they cost just 600 bucks.

firingonallfour · 17th July 2007, 23:35

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Originally Posted by hellspawn

as an alternative,you also get these aftermarket stick on defoggers which are just stuck to the rear windshield(from the inside).the difference is that like in the case of oe defoggers,they are not in betwwen the glass(between the 2 layers of the rear glass panels) and are on the inside.so fitting sunfilm is an issue.i have a friend who has been using it for the past 2 years and hasnt faced any problem as yet.though,the best part is that they cost just 600 bucks.

Thats great news.

that will bring my cost down from 8000 to 600. I already have a glass with the filaments in it. You think this aftermarket product could be hooked on to this ? Is there brand or make I should ask for ?

hellspawn · 18th July 2007, 00:20

they come with their own filament and wiring kit. really dont know what you call them in the market, i guess "cheapest stick on defogger" should work.
just like to remind you that do not get a sunfilm put on the rear windshield as the defogger wouldnt work then.
and like the oe defogger they are not inside the window,but on the surface of the window.

santosh.s · 6th October 2009, 18:43

Does anybody know whether such stick-on type defoggers are available in Bangalore? I tried inquiring at a few auto shops as well as 2 MASS guys, but no luck.

Please give contact details and expected price if you know.

YC.BALENO.CHD · 6th October 2009, 19:05

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Originally Posted by hellspawn

as an alternative,you also get these aftermarket stick on defoggers which are just stuck to the rear windshield(from the inside).the difference is that like in the case of oe defoggers,they are not in betwwen the glass(between the 2 layers of the rear glass panels) and are on the inside.so fitting sunfilm is an issue.i have a friend who has been using it for the past 2 years and hasnt faced any problem as yet.though,the best part is that they cost just 600 bucks.

Using it in my matiz for 6 months. works pretty good. cost me 800 bucks.

santosh.s · 27th December 2009, 20:29

Bang! No inputs on availability of stick-on defoggers in Bangalore?

21st February 2004, 07:47	#1
Kar krazy Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Delhi Posts: 2 Thanked: Once	Looking for Rear Defogger for Esteem Can some one tell me if a rear defogger can be fitted in an esteem or for that matter in any car and if yes what sort of expense are we talking about? Thanks in advance.
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21st February 2004, 12:54	#2
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,570 Thanked: 310,020 Times View My Garage	As far as I know, there are no kits made available by Maruti themselves for the Esteem. But I am pretty certain that you will be able to source yourself one from any reputed auto part dealer in Bombay, as its a very simple upgrade. If it helps, try calling autoking on 24462805. Hes pretty good with car accessories. GTO
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22nd February 2004, 08:38	#3
Kar krazy Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Delhi Posts: 2 Thanked: Once	Thanks for the info. Since i am in delhi i would try to contact some good dealer here. kk
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17th July 2007, 20:13	#5
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	I guess MASS is your best bet. Unless,these kits are available in the market which would require professional installation. Frost Fighter Automotive Defroster Repair Kit - Products It has some information on defoggers.
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17th July 2007, 21:34	#6
hellspawn Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: noida Posts: 1,686 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	as an alternative,you also get these aftermarket stick on defoggers which are just stuck to the rear windshield(from the inside).the difference is that like in the case of oe defoggers,they are not in betwwen the glass(between the 2 layers of the rear glass panels) and are on the inside.so fitting sunfilm is an issue.i have a friend who has been using it for the past 2 years and hasnt faced any problem as yet.though,the best part is that they cost just 600 bucks.
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18th July 2007, 00:20	#8
hellspawn Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: noida Posts: 1,686 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	they come with their own filament and wiring kit. really dont know what you call them in the market, i guess "cheapest stick on defogger" should work. just like to remind you that do not get a sunfilm put on the rear windshield as the defogger wouldnt work then. and like the oe defogger they are not inside the window,but on the surface of the window.
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6th October 2009, 18:43	#9
santosh.s Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,135 Thanked: 191 Times View My Garage	Does anybody know whether such stick-on type defoggers are available in Bangalore? I tried inquiring at a few auto shops as well as 2 MASS guys, but no luck. Please give contact details and expected price if you know.
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27th December 2009, 20:29	#11
santosh.s Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,135 Thanked: 191 Times View My Garage	Bang! No inputs on availability of stick-on defoggers in Bangalore?
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