CRH CRL Gforce MAX User manual

STEP 1: Prepare the equipment
1. Practice basic technique before beginning this process.
2. Prepare the water feed system using steps 1-3 on page 3. (PHOTO A)
3. Attach the backer pad by screwing it into the nozzle of the Gforce
Max. (PHOTO B) Identify the correct backer pad size using the disk size
chart on page 2.
4. Select the Microforce disks using the disk grit chart on page 4 and
the damage guide on page 2. Set disks aside.
5. Draw a box around the damage on the opposite side of the glass
with a dry-erase marker.
6. Attach the splash guard to the glass. Center it over the damage.
STEP 2: Remove the damage
7. Attach the phase 1 Microforce disk to the backer pad. (PHOTO C)
8. Saturate the disk by pressing the water feed button while
covering the disk with your hand.
9. Press the disk flat on the glass. Keep it flat throughout the scratch
removal process.
10. Press the trigger and use light pressure while moving the
Gforce Max briskly back and forth over the damage. (PHOTO D)
11. Press the water feed button whenever the disk dries out.
12. Continue until the initial damage is gone. There should be a hazy,
rectangular shape remaining on the glass.
13. Clean the glass with water and paper towels.
STEP 3: Feather the area
14. Replace the disk with the phase 2 Microforce disk.
15. Feather the edges of the hazy area following steps 8-11.
Use light pressure while moving the Gforce Max back and forth.
Overlap the edges of the box where the hazy glass meets the clear
glass. (PHOTO E)
16. Feather the entire hazy area following steps 8-11. Use light
pressure while moving the Gforce Max back and forth over the
entire box. Continue until the hazy area becomes more
transparent.
17. Clean the glass with water and paper towels.
STEP 4: Clear the glass
18. Replace the disk with the phase 3 polishing disk. (PHOTO F)
19. Apply a thin layer of clearing compound evenly to the disk.
20. Place the disk flat on the glass.
21. Clear the glass following steps 9-11. Use light pressure while moving
the Gforce Max back and forth in a uniform pattern over the hazy
area. Continue until the area is clear. (PHOTO G)
22. Clean the glass with water and paper towels. (PHOTO H)
Advanced Technique
CAUTION! Always wear safety glasses, ear protection, and a dust mask while polishing glass.
Scratch Removal
Quick Start Guide
BACKER PAD
DISK
WATER FEED BUTTON
WATER FEED TUBE
TRIGGER
DISK GRIT
Medium Damage
Heavy Damage
360 1000
180 500
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
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C.R. Laurence Co., Inc.
2503 E. Vernon Ave
Los Angeles, Ca 90058-1826
(323) 588 - 1281

Basic Technique Advanced Technique
DISTORTION-FREE MICROABRASIVE
Basic Technique
CAUTION! Always wear safety glasses, ear protection, and a dust mask while polishing glass.
STEP 1: Prepare the equipment
1. Fill water feed bottle to fill line.
2. Connect the water feed tube to the Gforce Max tube by
threading the ends together. (PHOTO A)
3. Pressurize the water feed bottle by pumping the handle.
Water should flow from the nozzle of the Gforce Max when
the water feed button is pressed. (PHOTO B)
4. Attach the backer pad by screwing it in the nozzle of the
Gforce Max. (PHOTO C) Identify the correct backer pad size
using the disk size chart on page 2.
5. Attach the polishing disk by firmly pressing the hook-
and-loop side of the disk to the backer pad.
6. Apply a thin layer of polishing compound evenly to the
disk. Scrape o any excess. (PHOTO D)
7. Attach the splash guard to the glass. Center it over
the damage.
STEP 2: Remove the damage
8. Grip the Gforce Max with both hands. (PHOTO E)
9. Press the disk flat against the glass. Keep it flat
throughout the scratch removal process.
10. Press the trigger and use medium pressure while
moving the Gforce Max briskly back and forth over the
damage. (PHOTO F)
11. Press the water feed button to release more compound
as needed.
12. Periodically check the temperature of the glass with
the infrared thermometer. (PHOTO G) Stay within the ideal
range using the temperature guide on page 2.
13. Brush the disk and reapply compound when the disk
stops releasing suicient compound.
14. Continue steps 9-13 until the damage is gone.
15. Clean the glass with water and paper towels. (PHOTO H)
Laminated
Windshield & Hurricane
115-135°F / 46-57°C
DISKS USED
AB
LIGHT DAMAGE
Basic Technique
HEAVY DAMAGE
Advanced Technique
Graiti
Carbide Scribe
Welding
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TEMPERED 155-175°F / 68-79°C
TYPE OF GLASS TEMPERATURE Glass temperature is important for safe,
eicient repairs.
✔Raise or lower the temperature by adjusting
the pressure applied to the glass.
✔Run the Gforce Max at full RPM rate to reach
the ideal temperature quickly.
✔When working near an edge, stay at the lower
end of the temperature range.
DISK SIZE
DAMAGE GUIDE
TEMPERATURE GUIDE
Handling
Windshield Wiper
Razor Blade
Sand Paper
Masonry Logo
2"
3"
2"
3"
5"
115-155°F / 46-68°C
Ideal for resurfacing large damaged areas,
including graiti.
Ideal for logos, tight spots, and edges.
Ideal for most medium to heavy damage.
Also great for removing clusters of scratches.
Ideal for most light to medium damage.
Ideal for hard-to-reach areas and mirrors.
Also great for removing clusters of scratches.
NOTE: Kit contents may vary. Additional supplies
available at glasweld.com
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