Gforce2 Scratch Removal System by Weldglass, is it true?

[johnycere]

Guys,

I am from Indonesia, as I look through the web I really interested in the Gforce2 Scratch Removal System by Weldglass as it claimed to be distortion free. It seems too good to be true for me, I want to try it but it cost $1500 + another $200 for the shipping fee to Indonesia. So before I decide to buy it and bet my family's money on it, I would really appreciate if someone can share me their experience on this product?

Thanks

Johny

[usmc68]

Check with Dave Giddens-he is the leader in distortion free scratch removal. He invented the system that others have copied.

[t4k]

Check with Dave Giddens-he is the leader in distortion free scratch removal. He invented the system that others have copied.

The only trouble is Dave won't sale you his products unless you come to his school in Florida. This will be a little tough for the guy from Indonesia.

[DryStar]

http://www.ipsglass.com

Check with Dave Giddens-he is the leader in distortion free scratch removal. He invented the system that others have copied.

Have to agree with t4k. Dave may have developed the glass scratch removal system but those that have copied it may have made it better. With deep damage, so far I haven't seen a distortion free system. Only my opinion though from working with
glass scratch removal prior. I gave up on it 5 years ago (to old to work that hard)

[Dr.Chipster]

Google glassrenu.

[johnycere]

The only trouble is Dave won't sale you his products unless you come to his school in Florida. This will be a little tough for the guy from Indonesia.

Well this definitely could be a problem for me isn't it?

[johnycere]

Google glassrenu.

This Glassrenu is quite interesting. Now you get me confused between glassrenu and glassweld
Any suggestion guys?

[mend master]

I have and use the GlasWeld G-force system. The distortion is already in the glass on deep scratches and their system isn't going to remove it nor cause any worsening. You can remove scratches up to .004 of an inch which isn't terribly deep. On automobiles, some wiper scratches will come out 100%, while others will only be improved. It is hard work and takes a lot of practice to be good at. The real money is in high end homes and businesses where you can charge up to half the replacement cost of the window for your service.
GlasWeld offers a good on-line training program where you can get a certification as well.
Surface Dynamics of Bend, Oregon also offers a similar system with some interesting upgraded ideas. I don't know what they are doing for training at this point.
Neither system is inexpensive to buy in the first place, and compound and discs are expensive to replace as well.
There are other systems which use abrasive discs in graduating grits. They are not practical for small areas like automotive in my opinion as you have to make ever widening passes to mask the distortion. Very similar to feathering to paint for example. They are really more usable on large store front windows that have been defaced with grafitti.
I would recommend you check your market for the types of work that may be available and what potential customers may be willing to pay before making such a large investment. I would starve to death if that was the only service I offered. Scratch repair is just another arrow in my quiver if you know what I mean, just an additional service to complement and supplement my other offerings.

[DryStar]

I have and use the GlasWeld G-force system. The distortion is already in the glass on deep scratches and their system isn't going to remove it nor cause any worsening. You can remove scratches up to .004 of an inch which isn't terribly deep. On automobiles, some wiper scratches will come out 100%, while others will only be improved. It is hard work and takes a lot of practice to be good at. The real money is in high end homes and businesses where you can charge up to half the replacement cost of the window for your service.
GlasWeld offers a good on-line training program where you can get a certification as well.
Surface Dynamics of Bend, Oregon also offers a similar system with some interesting upgraded ideas. I don't know what they are doing for training at this point.
Neither system is inexpensive to buy in the first place, and compound and discs are expensive to replace as well.
There are other systems which use abrasive discs in graduating grits. They are not practical for small areas like automotive in my opinion as you have to make ever widening passes to mask the distortion. Very similar to feathering to paint for example. They are really more usable on large store front windows that have been defaced with grafitti.
I would recommend you check your market for the types of work that may be available and what potential customers may be willing to pay before making such a large investment. I would starve to death if that was the only service I offered. Scratch repair is just another arrow in my quiver if you know what I mean, just an additional service to complement and supplement my other offerings.

Nice explanation Mend Master. Scratch removal on glass isn't a cake walk even when using the highest quality products or best equipment available. It takes some time to practice to provide the desired results. Unfortunately, it will also take it's toll on your joints over time. Both of my elbows are torn up from years of detailing cars, windshield replacements and buffing out glass. Windshield repair is all I do these days because it's simply all I can do and be comfortable with. If your young go for it... but don't make it your ten year occupation.

[johnycere]

I have and use the GlasWeld G-force system. The distortion is already in the glass on deep scratches and their system isn't going to remove it nor cause any worsening. You can remove scratches up to .004 of an inch which isn't terribly deep. On automobiles, some wiper scratches will come out 100%, while others will only be improved. It is hard work and takes a lot of practice to be good at. The real money is in high end homes and businesses where you can charge up to half the replacement cost of the window for your service.
GlasWeld offers a good on-line training program where you can get a certification as well.
Surface Dynamics of Bend, Oregon also offers a similar system with some interesting upgraded ideas. I don't know what they are doing for training at this point.
Neither system is inexpensive to buy in the first place, and compound and discs are expensive to replace as well.
There are other systems which use abrasive discs in graduating grits. They are not practical for small areas like automotive in my opinion as you have to make ever widening passes to mask the distortion. Very similar to feathering to paint for example. They are really more usable on large store front windows that have been defaced with grafitti.
I would recommend you check your market for the types of work that may be available and what potential customers may be willing to pay before making such a large investment. I would starve to death if that was the only service I offered. Scratch repair is just another arrow in my quiver if you know what I mean, just an additional service to complement and supplement my other offerings.

Thanks for your sharing, indeed target market is not only auto industry but including building and residential houses as well. I'm pretty sure the market is there if the equipment can really do what it claimed. So based on your experience it does work isn't it? Anyway may I know which equipment do you have, is it the Gforce 1 or Gforce 2?

Also is there anyone that can suggest me whether I should go with dry grind / polish from {URL Removed by Moderator} or should I go with the Gforce2 from GlassWeld?