About Us
About Forced G.R.I.T Sanding
From The CEO
The World's First Magnetic Sanding System for Automotive Body and Paint Repair
Forced G.R.I.T Sanding was created to transform the way technicians perform automotive body repair sanding and surface leveling. Built from real-world experience inside collision repair shops, our technology introduces a new category of sanding tools designed to improve control, reduce repair time, and increase shop productivity. For decades, the automotive refinishing industry has relied on traditional sanding blocks that depend entirely on hand pressure. While vehicle construction has evolved to include galvanized steel, aluminum panels, and plastic components, sanding tools have remained largely unchanged. Forced G.R.I.T changes that with the first patent-pending magnetic sanding system designed specifically for automotive collision repair. By introducing magnetic-assisted stabilization, technicians gain better control when sanding body filler, primer, and painted surfaces, allowing repairs to be shaped faster and more consistently. The result is a sanding process that helps technicians spend less time correcting repairs and more time completing profitable work.
Meet the Inventor
David Simmons – Founder and CEO
Forced G.R.I.T was invented by David Simmons, CEO of My Automotive Refinishing Specialist Corporation and a long-time professional in the automotive refinishing and collision repair industry.
After years working inside body shops and training technicians, David recognized a common problem across the industry:
Sanding repairs takes too long and often leads to inconsistent results.
Technicians frequently struggle with:
• Uneven sanding pressure
• High and low spots in body filler repairs
• Constant switching between sanding blocks and tools
• Excessive sandpaper usage
• Time lost reshaping imperfect repairs
Instead of accepting these challenges as part of the job, David began developing a better approach.
Through extensive design work, field testing, and product development, he created the Forced G.R.I.T Magnetic Sanding System — the first sanding tool designed to use magnetic stabilization to improve sanding control during automotive repairs.
This invention represents a major step forward in how body technicians approach sanding and repair shaping.
What Is the Forced G.R.I.T Magnetic Sanding System?
The Forced G.R.I.T system is a patent-pending automotive sanding tool designed to bring greater control and consistency to the sanding process used in collision repair and automotive refinishing.
Unlike traditional sanding blocks, the Forced G.R.I.T system incorporates a magnetic alignment feature that helps stabilize the sanding process against the repair surface.
This magnetic assistance allows technicians to better control the sanding motion while leveling materials such as:
• Body filler (Bondo)
• Automotive primer
• Automotive paint layers
• Surface coatings
Because the system helps guide the sanding process across the repair area, technicians can achieve straighter panels and smoother transitions between materials.
Designed for Modern Automotive Materials
Today’s vehicles are built using a variety of advanced materials that require careful sanding techniques.
The Forced G.R.I.T Magnetic Sanding System can be used on:
Steel Automotive Panels
Traditional steel body panels respond extremely well to the magnetic stabilization of the system, allowing technicians to shape filler repairs quickly and evenly.
Galvanized Automotive Panels
Galvanized panels require controlled sanding pressure to avoid damaging coatings. The Forced G.R.I.T system provides improved control during these repairs.
Aluminum Automotive Panels
Using a metal spray-out card or backing plate behind the panel, the magnetic system stabilizes the sanding tool, allowing aluminum repairs to be shaped efficiently.
Plastic Automotive Parts
Plastic bumper covers and components can also be sanded using the same backing plate method, allowing technicians to use the system on nearly every type of vehicle repair.
This versatility makes Forced G.R.I.T a multi-material automotive sanding tool for modern collision repair shops.
Benefits for Collision Repair Shops
Collision repair centers face increasing pressure to complete repairs faster while maintaining high quality standards.
The Forced G.R.I.T system was designed to help shops increase efficiency during the sanding stage of repairs.
Faster Repair Times
Improved sanding control helps technicians level filler and primer faster, reducing the time required to shape repairs.
More Repair Tickets Per Day
By reducing time spent sanding and correcting mistakes, technicians can move more vehicles through the shop without extending work hours.
Lower Sandpaper Costs
More controlled sanding means less wasted material and fewer sanding discs used during repairs.
Easier Technician Training
Apprentices can learn sanding techniques faster when the tool helps guide the sanding process and stabilize movement.
For many shops, this means higher productivity and increased technician income.
The Future of Automotive Sanding Technology
Forced G.R.I.T represents the beginning of a new category of sanding tools for the automotive repair industry.
Our vision is to introduce controlled sanding technology that helps technicians perform repairs faster while improving consistency and reducing physical strain.
As the automotive industry continues to adopt new materials and construction methods, the tools used to repair those vehicles must evolve as well.
Forced G.R.I.T is designed to help lead that evolution.
Our goal is to bring this technology to:
• Collision repair centers
• Automotive restoration shops
• Custom paint facilities
• Technical schools and training programs
• Professional technicians worldwide
Our Mission
Our mission is to help automotive technicians work smarter, complete repairs faster, and earn more from their skills.
Forced G.R.I.T was created to:
✔ Reduce repair time
✔ Improve sanding consistency
✔ Increase body shop productivity
✔ Reduce sanding material waste
✔ Introduce innovation to the automotive refinishing industry
We believe the best tools come from the experience of technicians who understand the work firsthand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a magnetic sanding system?
A magnetic sanding system uses magnetic stabilization to help control the sanding process. This improves sanding consistency and helps technicians maintain better alignment across repair surfaces.
Can the Forced G.R.I.T sanding system be used on aluminum car panels?
Yes. When a metal spray-out card or metal backing plate is placed behind the panel, the magnetic system stabilizes the sanding tool for aluminum repairs.
Can this sanding tool work on plastic bumpers?
Yes. Plastic automotive components can be sanded using the same metal backing plate method to allow magnetic stabilization.
Is Forced G.R.I.T designed for professional body shops?
Yes. The system was designed specifically for collision repair professionals, automotive body shops, restoration shops, and refinishing technicians.
Does the system help reduce sanding time?
Yes. By improving sanding control and reducing high and low spots during repairs, technicians can often complete sanding stages faster.
Learn More About Forced G.R.I.T
Technicians across the automotive repair industry are discovering how magnetic-assisted sanding can improve their workflow and productivity.
Visit our website to learn more about the Forced G.R.I.T Magnetic Sanding System, watch demonstration videos, and see how this innovation is helping reshape the sanding process in modern collision repair.
Spend less time sanding.
Move more repair tickets.
Increase your earning potential.
