Restoring granite to its orignal shiny state

[cam_low]

I've never delved into any stone restoration before however I have the possibility of a large constant maintainence contract with a hairdresser. He has 30x30 bronze flecked granite that is very dull.

At the grand old age of 29 I'd like to add to my bow so can anyone advise or point me in the direction of some education.

Also if it is a viable option costwise for the client.

Cheers

 

[DHTiling]

Bronze fleck , we talking star galaxy .. ? .. and deffo granite and not resin .. ?

 

[John Benton]

Does sound more like star galaxy Dave

 

[cam_low]

Look like granite but the flecks they have are of a bronze colour. The guy said they are granite? Could they be a conglomerate

 

[DHTiling]

Look like granite but the flecks they have are of a bronze colour. The guy said they are granite? Could they be a conglomerate

They could be agglomerate .. but with being goldy fleck , they granite is my bet ..

The gloss could be lost due to cleaning regime and etched the surface ... or even a build up of cleaning products... i would do a test clean in an inconspicuous area and see what you get ..

 

[John Benton]

Look like granite but the flecks they have are of a bronze colour. The guy said they are granite? Could they be a conglomerate

And I've got a pair of Chelsea boots but I won't get a game tomorrow :smilewinkgrin:

Just cos he's said they're granite doesn't necessarily mean they are. You really need to look at them.

 

[cam_low]

Yeah I think ill call in again but I'm sure they are granites.

As per original question what products and methods are there to clean and rejuvenate assuming granites.

 

[DHTiling]

I did answer above , try ltp grimex or universeal extreme clean .. these will remove old cleaning products and if this does not work then you need to look at re-finishing.

 

[cam_low]

Do they not advise against refinishing granite due to colour change ?
Does this involve diamond pads ?

 

[DHTiling]

Do they not advise against refinishing granite due to colour change ?
Does this involve diamond pads ?

How do you think polished stone is finished. Who said about colour change. Lol.

There a few ways , just depends on damage.

 

[cam_low]

I'll get some pictures. Probs just stick to growing carrots

 

[DHTiling]

I'll get some pictures. Probs just stick to growing carrots

Any pics :lol:

 

[cam_low]

Let me get them planted Dave !!!!