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  1. Friskie

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    #10 Friskie, Oct 7, 2014
    I haven't seen all the videos yet but I'm pretty sure the grinder is for removing those bothersome little chips out of the windshield.
     
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    #5 Friskie, Oct 7, 2014
    That's kinda the way Griot's recommends doing it. Having the headlights on sure helps to better see the remarkable progress being made.
     
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    #6 MCS02, Oct 7, 2014
    Great I'm headed out the door to get a grinder and some dirt.
     
  4. Dave.0

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    #7 Dave.0, Oct 7, 2014
    No silly you need a polishing pad not a grinder or you will scratch the finish. :lol:
     
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    #9 CHKMINI, Oct 7, 2014
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    That buffing method isn't correct??????? Dang....no wonder my hood now looks so bad!
     
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    #12 vetsvette, Oct 7, 2014
    I must be using the wrong kind of dirt. Mine didn't turn out as good as his.
     
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    #13 Crashton, Oct 7, 2014
    I believe most car dealerships are using this video as training for their car prep guys. :eek:ut:
     
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    #14 MCS02, Oct 7, 2014
    Dave. Knowing how you are about car care I can't believe you made it through the video!!

    Your very brave.:lol::lol:
     
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    #2 Nathan, Oct 7, 2014
    Ahh, thanks Dave, I know now what I've been doing incorrectly all these years. Wait till get my hands on GNAT to give it a full detailing.

    The only question I have is where does one find the various grades of buffing material used in the video?
     
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    #3 Firebro17, Oct 7, 2014
    The secret is revealed!
     
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    #4 Dave.0, Oct 7, 2014
    Plain old dirty is natures free sandpaper. :lol:
     
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    #8 Grgramps, Oct 7, 2014
    When you consider how many drivers aren't even aware of the need to check their oil level occasionally, it's not hard to believe some will take this video seriously.

    I was waiting for him to get his beard wrapped up in the buffer. Perhaps we will see that in future episode?
     
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    #11 eMINIparts, Oct 7, 2014
    Could you imagine hiring this guy and see him throwing dirt all over your MINI..:mad5:

    In his defense, it does look better than the other side....:crazy:
     
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    #15 Stefanie, Oct 7, 2014
    That. Was. Amazing.