Mike Phillips of Autogeek.com stops by the garage to visit Dennis Gage and demonstrate some great new ceramic glass coating that is designed to repel water. As with any surface enhancement product, its success depends on the correct preparation. Phillips demonstrates how to machine prepare the surface of the glass to achieve a surgically clean finish then applies the ceramic coating to deliver a super slippery final finish. This is one product that will have you using your wipers a lot less and preserving the appearance of your Classic Car windshield.
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8:15Door Glass Removal
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3:59Putting Spark Plugs Back Into the Engine
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18:15Removing a Glue-In Windshield
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