How to Polish Granite Counters like a professional | Granite top polishing

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Granite crack repair and Stone Care Expert

Granite crack repair and Stone Care Expert

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How to polish granite counters
The first granite top polishing video on youtube and still the most thorough and easy to follow. If you are looking to learn how to grind, refinish, or polish granite countertops this video is for you.
Using the granite top polishing kit, anyone can refinish and/or top polish any granite counter or other surface. The NSI Solutions turbo pads are perfect for removing localized scratches in a counter, taking down a high seam, or refinishing an entire counter. Step across from the 1000-grit turbo to the Alpha Ceramica resin pad (as demonstrated) or take the surface all the way with your turbos.
This is the method taught at the "Stone Live" demonstrations at the stone expo and other events such as the Stone Fabricators Alliance Mega Workshop. This method is also taught at classes across the country that have adopted this easy-to-use, inexpensive way to polish granite.
Using the smaller rigid turbo wheels will help reduce the grinding area and save time. Use the grease pencil to outline your area and create blend lines so you don't end up grinding a whole counter for one scratch or seam.
MB-20 is used as a final polishing step to bring about the factory finish that you and your customers will expect from this service. Use MB-20 as demonstrated not as directed on the label (2011 label).
00:00 Introduction to NSI Top Polishing Kit
01:28 Mark out your area start sanding the granite
01:42 300 Grit NSI Turbo to remove scratch
04:00 Use a China marker to mark your area each time
05:50 Make circles on the granite to mark your grit sequences
06:25 Explaining overlapping with each grit
07:10 500 Grit NSI Turbo
08:50 1000 Grit NSI Turbo
11:30 Alpha Ceramica 1000 resin pad wet to dry
14:57 MB-20 Granite Polishing Paste

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@fourbirdstos
@fourbirdstos 6 жыл бұрын
So, I took your advice. I did this on a vanity top I purchased from a guy who had demo'ed a house. I had to remove some scratches from and it and it worked man! Awesome. The part of the granite that I polished looked nicer than the rest of the granite. I ended up polishing in the rest just because it looked so much nicer. Luckily it was a small area. : ) The entire Regent Kit is expensive, so I purchased only what I saw you use in this video. That saved me some money. Thanks again.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@endacollins1
@endacollins1 8 жыл бұрын
I did this type of work for years always enjoyed seeing the surface pop after the final polish and buff ,,,,,,
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@kelseysherman7423
@kelseysherman7423 2 ай бұрын
thank you so much for taking the time to make this video and explain all your helpful tips!! Much appreciated.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Ай бұрын
My pleasure
@Anne--Marie
@Anne--Marie 5 жыл бұрын
The explanations and the camera work are phenomenal. Thank you for this video.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@marbleflooringjitendrasharma
@marbleflooringjitendrasharma 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome job
@ateequrrehman1865
@ateequrrehman1865 3 жыл бұрын
Bhai ap b yahn dekhaon rahy hen
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 11 жыл бұрын
Yes we regularly refinish and polish black absolute to factory. Black absolute is actually a pretty soft granite and one of the easier materials to polish.
@1220chocokitty
@1220chocokitty 7 жыл бұрын
Very well done, I've used the very same technique for several years except I don't use hogs hair I get perfect results by using an Alpha black or white buffing pad. I always join my stone using the seam phantom first and then after joining I top polish the seam for a near perfect finish.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 12 жыл бұрын
Yes! Using this method will get rid of your cloudiness and provide clear polished finished. Work the surface in a systematic way as shown to reduce waviness that may have been caused when the seam was ground down.
@JayKay-ht8rg
@JayKay-ht8rg 8 жыл бұрын
One of the best vids for Granite. (Not marble)Thanks guys.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 8 жыл бұрын
thank you.
@couchpotatoe244
@couchpotatoe244 7 жыл бұрын
Great video! I feel like I know how it feels holding that grinder. Looking forward to putting this to use someday.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 11 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your question. The product is called MB-20. It is introduced at the beginning of the video.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 11 жыл бұрын
You are right Josh. Thanks for the comment.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 11 жыл бұрын
The way that you describe is how we used to do it. We have found that with the NSI rigid turbo diamonds, you get a better result if you use them to #1000 then switch to your 4 inch resins. Also many times, you can yield a factory finish with your final buff pad making the Diaglo or Potea at the end unnecessary. However you get the result that you are looking for without causing waves is good in our book. We have found that MB-20 will cut down the time and effort on those final grits. T
@rclisboa2011
@rclisboa2011 11 жыл бұрын
Agreed! I once repaired a pretty big island back to factory finish.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@davidcampbell8031
@davidcampbell8031 8 жыл бұрын
The intro message is spot on and couldn't be reinforced enough.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@davidcampbell8031
@davidcampbell8031 Жыл бұрын
@@tedmcfadden 😀Slightly delayed response.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
@@davidcampbell8031 Long overdue
@Icybearg
@Icybearg 8 жыл бұрын
nice vid...thank you guys for the instruction and the effort made!
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 11 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to see your video.
@koush3192
@koush3192 4 жыл бұрын
Very Good job We did a little different, for example didn't use water when grinding surface. And dust were every where.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 12 жыл бұрын
@MrMotomik3 - Thank you for your question. Yes, you do not need to use the low grits if you are not going to be removing scratches. In many cases, you can simply clean your counter with alcohol to remove contaminants and polish the surface with MB-20 Granite Polishing Paste. If you have a lot of streaking now you may have a build up of soap residue on the surface. You can remove this with a degreaser, but make sure you rinse thoroughly though before you polish.
@VIRTUOUSHACKER
@VIRTUOUSHACKER 4 жыл бұрын
Video done well, thanks for the post.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@lavadaburke703
@lavadaburke703 2 жыл бұрын
This was a great video. Thank you for sharing. Very informative and educational. Thank you so much. I hate the way my granite looks. Very helpful video.
@lavadaburke703
@lavadaburke703 2 жыл бұрын
Best video I’ve seen. Delivered well, very organized. Thank you guys.
@td7474
@td7474 12 жыл бұрын
Thanks ted! Not sure i want to tackle this. May have someone some in to clean, polish and seal.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 12 жыл бұрын
Polishing the face is much different that polishing the edges. We have used multiple different methods including dry pads and wet pads and other abrasives; and have found that this method is the best way to achieve the results that we are looking for on the broadest array of granite surfaces without have to make too many adjustments. The key is to always be able to duplicate your success. All of the items used in the video cost around $500 and will do 25-50+ seams and/or scratch removals.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 12 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment.
@Bgabert1
@Bgabert1 12 жыл бұрын
good video and very informative. thanks for sharing
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@pacoperez9015
@pacoperez9015 5 жыл бұрын
*excelente trabajo amigo great and beautiful job 🙋‍♂️👌👍👏🤛*
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 12 жыл бұрын
@Guyvans We are using the Makita 9227C. I tis the variable speed polisher. I'm not sure about availability in South Africa.
@EasystonecareCalifornia
@EasystonecareCalifornia 11 жыл бұрын
Ricardo, yes you can match the factory finish of black granite. Black Absolute, Black Galaxy, Black Impala etc. The main issue we see now is many of the black stones are dyed from the factory to give the dark black color. This can come out while refinishing. If you achieve the shine, but lack color, you can re-dye with something like Tenax TepoxV
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@Saul_goodman6903
@Saul_goodman6903 4 жыл бұрын
I work as a granite fabricator and I enjoy seeing how others do it
@DiegoHerrera-zi5os
@DiegoHerrera-zi5os 3 жыл бұрын
What’s your detail of your job and does a polisher only fo countertops
@Saul_goodman6903
@Saul_goodman6903 3 жыл бұрын
@@DiegoHerrera-zi5os I just polish countertops and I’m not sure if it can be used for other things
@DiegoHerrera-zi5os
@DiegoHerrera-zi5os 3 жыл бұрын
@@Saul_goodman6903 you do that for a living? Is what I want to know I used to buff cars but I’m seeing if there is a career on this
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@jbow1488
@jbow1488 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very helpful
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@daivernon7346
@daivernon7346 10 ай бұрын
Very helpful video - Thank you!
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 10 ай бұрын
You’re welcome
@crappo8459
@crappo8459 3 жыл бұрын
Nicely done 😎
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@anthonyhitchings1051
@anthonyhitchings1051 2 жыл бұрын
this video makes me appreciate the value of hiring a professional
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 10 жыл бұрын
Easy Stone Care is our business.
@Fldavestone
@Fldavestone 11 жыл бұрын
Very nice video guys i can't believe i haven't seen it till now.The problem i usually have is doing all the areas around sinks by hand if i'm afraid to remove the fixtures because they are old.You should do one on engineered stone.I've got one to do next week,so hurry.Haha.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@nickg472
@nickg472 10 жыл бұрын
Cameron Good video. Let's see you do it to a bit of resinated black granite though. A bit more attention to the grinding pattern I think
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@Cambria0001
@Cambria0001 12 жыл бұрын
It took me years to perfect top polishing. you know you've got it when you polish out a scratch in black india every time. Remember, setting your seams flat eliminates the need for polishing seams. If you have a skip try to position it in the back, sometimes you have to alternate your skip front to back when one piece is concave and the other is convex. Polishing always removes material and you will see a dip in the reflection of the stone no matter how far you feather. Good luck!
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 12 жыл бұрын
We appreciate your comment very much, and we share your sentiments. Thanks again.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 12 жыл бұрын
@dodoslovensko - Thank you for your comment. MB-20 is not a wax. It is not a topical of any kind. It creates a mechanical shine similar to your 5000 - 10000 diamond pads. Tests have been done with blades, chemicals, even torches to prove it. Check it out, it may be worth it. Thanks again.
@moisesbeyond
@moisesbeyond 3 жыл бұрын
Can you use a regular grinder with those disc or a low speed one?
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 3 жыл бұрын
@@moisesbeyond Low speed only. I like the Makita 9227C but a lot of pros use the Milwaukee too.
@ananyamore8746
@ananyamore8746 11 ай бұрын
Great Rotary Polisher! Worth the money.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 11 ай бұрын
Yes. Thank you
@nbelgas
@nbelgas 12 жыл бұрын
I loved the way you cleared the scratches off. I have a natural stone pavement on my bathroom with a lot of stains, what do you recomend to remove them all and give that floor the a "look like new" look? Thanks
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@joshdingledy4879
@joshdingledy4879 11 жыл бұрын
Great work,Not a Diy'ers job it takes allot of practice to get it perfect.I would get a practice piece before going to town on a finished top.We still use 4 inch backers felt pad and dia -glo .Good video though for training.The target concept is how I learned
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@jeffreyoostrom301
@jeffreyoostrom301 6 жыл бұрын
Try this on black granite then your a boss. Greetings from a stone mason from the Netherlands
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 11 жыл бұрын
We regularly refinish and polish granite to factory.
@pakpukik
@pakpukik 10 жыл бұрын
Hello and thanks for the great video. I would like to please ask some questions. 1. Can a disc sander be used for polishing purposes, or the RPM is too high? 2. How can I know if I need to polish dry or wet on a particular stone? 3. Can heat from the friction of the rotating accessory cause discoloration or disfuguration of the worked area? Thank-you.
@suechimes2029
@suechimes2029 9 жыл бұрын
Hi, your question were really relevant to me as well. Did you get any answers? Thanks
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 7 жыл бұрын
Hello, 1. Disc sander rpms are too high. The video talks about the speed being around 600 rpms 2. All commercial granite materials can be treated the same way 3. This has not been a problem because we do not heat the surface too high. If your work area is large you should alternate aeas when working wet to dry to reduce heat issues.
@JohnDoe-es8hm
@JohnDoe-es8hm Жыл бұрын
yes, if variable speed 600/4500
@granitebid1
@granitebid1 12 жыл бұрын
you can also clean your granite countertop with acetone and paper towel and then apply it with granite wax and depend on your granite color if its a dark material you can used black wax or if its a light material then used white or clear wax both are the same. apply it and remove excess wax as soon as you can remaining wax can easily remove by useing tripple zero steel wools and paper towel. i hope this will help!
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@SavageInsight
@SavageInsight 12 жыл бұрын
With all the care and respect there is with modern methods, its a stunning thought to consider what the methods must've been for people like the Romans and Greeks. Great video, and thanks! I'm working with a lot of reclaimed material since it seems like a lot of people don't recycle countertops.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@BelaVistaMarmoreeGranitos
@BelaVistaMarmoreeGranitos 3 жыл бұрын
Very Good
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@StoneyStoned369
@StoneyStoned369 4 жыл бұрын
This is 1 way to do it. Still need your ppe tho. An round the edges of the cups so you dont accidentally tilt an dig in. Only experienced pros should attempt the face
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@camchu3409
@camchu3409 5 жыл бұрын
Can you do video about removing smudges on mable stones, thanks
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
yes
@slayerblood86
@slayerblood86 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Ted. So, I’ve been in granite for about almost 5 years. I was taught that when you have to face polish granite, always go with with 3 inch Alpha turbo discs/NSI and move on to the Ceramica wet to dry and MB20 to finish the gloss. Using regular diamond pads cause a haze, a ripple and overall, is not recommended. So I’ve always used 3 inch discs with a variable at a low RPM. Today, at my new job, I was reprimanded for not using your typical 4 inch Diamond pads (7 step or 3 step) pads because the disc process takes longer and need to use diamond pads as I was told the discs are “No good”. I understand that every place is different but what can I do to give a valid, good debate on this process is just overall better? Thanks Ted
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@melvinhernandez1167
@melvinhernandez1167 4 жыл бұрын
Really good job 👏 l do in the same way
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@matthewcoy45
@matthewcoy45 11 жыл бұрын
I've been getting really good results by using the rigid top polishing pads from 100 to 400 grit, than switching to regular diamond pads with a soft backer from 800 to 3000 grit. This allows you to be really pressure aggressive with the higher grits to ensure you get that shine back. It also really helps to use minimal water with the last 2 grits, you kinda want to run them slightly dry. Then buff it with diaglow.
@robbrg246
@robbrg246 3 жыл бұрын
Then look at that ripple
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@DevAndVic2022
@DevAndVic2022 2 жыл бұрын
I start work tomorrow. This better calm my nerves.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 2 жыл бұрын
You got this!
@CameronDeMille
@CameronDeMille 12 жыл бұрын
with edge polishing you dont need a lot of pressure because there is such a small contact patch between the stone and the pad. This creates a ton of friction and allows for a fairly simple techniquie. with this face polishing, a lot of guys struggle with controlling the machine. Keeping it flat takes practice but when taught correctly you can usually get the hang of it in about an hour.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@josephwilliam3561
@josephwilliam3561 11 жыл бұрын
really informative info,its the same way we do it in the caribbean,but i was wondering whats the name of the cream you used in the last application.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@dodoslovensko
@dodoslovensko 12 жыл бұрын
looks nice . i use 5000 -10000 diamonds pad , my polishing is all water cooled. i dont put any wax on countertops , because no one wants to eat wax.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@JOEANTONY1960
@JOEANTONY1960 Жыл бұрын
Please give details of Red Color Disc Accessory used with Angle Grinder
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
Check description
@amachunuinterior1797
@amachunuinterior1797 3 жыл бұрын
Useful
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@101fairplay
@101fairplay 2 жыл бұрын
mate that was satisfying - can I use the last step to buff my grant table to rejuvenate the shine? tia
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the delay. Yes the last step works well to polish the surface of any granite.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 11 жыл бұрын
Yes water only.
@josephschwarz5068
@josephschwarz5068 Жыл бұрын
I have etching from cans of coke that were left on top for weeks. Granite is very light with lots of Silica in it. If you place a light underneath counter top you can see light thru the tops in sections. Will this lengthy process work on these tops? Thanks
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
You likely do not have granite. You probably have onyx or marble. Onyx is translucent so allows light to see it from underneath. Onyx also etches.
@teammarbleforever4197
@teammarbleforever4197 5 жыл бұрын
wowow you really can do that
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
yes
@JOEANTONY1960
@JOEANTONY1960 Жыл бұрын
Pls give details brand & watts of grinder, red lock wheel brand & pads used
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
See link in description.
@td7474
@td7474 12 жыл бұрын
Looks great. Would this be something to use for hard water stains? I have black granite in my kitchen thats about four years old. It was sealed when installed. However i have white hard water stains that i cant get out.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@apwalam4975
@apwalam4975 6 жыл бұрын
Nice
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@heverhernandez760
@heverhernandez760 5 жыл бұрын
what type of sandpaper you use and the type of cream and also if it works in quartz and marble or only in granite.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
mbstonepro.com NSI kit
@Government4People
@Government4People 11 жыл бұрын
Ted, I just opened the garage and it in fact is fairly reflects images off of the one area I worked on a really long time. Does this mean we simply need to do more?
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@jackhere4594
@jackhere4594 3 жыл бұрын
do i clean and impregnate first ? then seal after mb20 polish stage for finalizing? can i use a white hook and loop fine foam pad with the mb 20 using a DA polisher? or wool pad with the mb20? which is closest to the hoghair pad? can i use any hook and loop 1000 grit sand pad before the mb20 polish stage?
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
follow the instructions for best results
@markw7037
@markw7037 11 жыл бұрын
I have been surface polishing for 6 years and i was curious if this will get the same results on a high gloss dark stone WITHOUT using a black powder polish like diaglow and without a deepening agent like ager or akemi spider black? I have also seen people use the orbital polishers and alot of the time they use the powder and a liquid polish and then use steel wool. I def like your guys method i am just curious if the results can be better without the use of those things. thank you
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@CameronDeMille
@CameronDeMille 12 жыл бұрын
This is the most critical. Next is understand what is too much speed or pressure. This just comes with time. Practicing on several pieces will get you more comfortable with the procedure.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@enriquetarazonaaguirre1376
@enriquetarazonaaguirre1376 5 жыл бұрын
Quisiera saber que materiales y herramientas utilizo asi como los aditivos que echo en la puerta para que quede brillante por favor.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
mbstonepro.com NSI countertop kit
@alexalvarez3009
@alexalvarez3009 4 жыл бұрын
Got a job offer and learning beforehand
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@tvandy3370
@tvandy3370 10 жыл бұрын
I placed some pre-cut granite bull-nose edges in my kitchen and some and some were cut with differently leaving me with about 1/16th to a 1/8th lip around the edges in some spots. Can this be grind-ed down and re-polished to hide the lip?
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 10 жыл бұрын
It can be done but 1/8" is a pretty large difference in height. It may be difficult to grind it flat without leaving waves. Grinding seams is different than scratch removal. you have to grind the high spots without affecting the low spots until the high spots are sufficiently flat.
@jovenzheng2370
@jovenzheng2370 6 жыл бұрын
great
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@carmelitarengifo9853
@carmelitarengifo9853 7 жыл бұрын
Excelent
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@bluedragonstruth1532
@bluedragonstruth1532 Жыл бұрын
Hello I polished starting at 300 To remove a scratch Went all the way up to 3000 With water a diamond polishing pads Spot now looks dull do you have any advice that would help
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
Advice: watch the video to the end.
@TheMikeFlanders
@TheMikeFlanders 12 жыл бұрын
Hi there, can you tell me what MB20 is please. I am a stone polisher in the UK. I use Stardust and Jimmy to final polish using wire wool. Where do I get MB20 from? Great video thanks.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@aprendamosconreneamaya725
@aprendamosconreneamaya725 5 жыл бұрын
What speed I need have my polishing machine y what are the number of the pads ?
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 5 жыл бұрын
600 rpms check out easystonecare.com for the grit sequence.
@garciarosa100
@garciarosa100 10 жыл бұрын
What are your rpm's on the grinder ?
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you 600
@capailldubh
@capailldubh 6 жыл бұрын
Would this system work for rectifying errors in a headstone inscription or is it only for flat surfaces? There would be a dimple in the stone so pads might not be flexible enough? How good is it on black?
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 6 жыл бұрын
This works great on black. I would not suggest using this on headstones unless you first used a corse cup wheel to flatten the surface.
@capailldubh
@capailldubh 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply, Maybe stick to the 4" pads and Putty powder finish with uneven surfaces..
@charity3229
@charity3229 10 жыл бұрын
What about granite with a vanguard on the top? If you go through the vanguard it will leave a lighter spot. the vanguard darkens with age and as you polish can wear away the top layer causing bigger problems. I'm not trying to shoot down your method as your snail lock pads work great but do you have a solution for this problem?
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@justinmilla
@justinmilla 3 жыл бұрын
Can you use car compounds and polishes and random orbital polisher for stone?
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 3 жыл бұрын
No. Car compounds are made to polish coatings. Stone is much harder.
@fmm5322
@fmm5322 Жыл бұрын
I have vanity top of indian galaxy granite. It came polished from the factory and when i was about to shift in the house the shine was gone. I tried to restore it myself witj pad #3000 followed by pad#5000 and then granite buff. But the problem remains the same.. What i am missing. I can send the pic of it
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
Use the MB20
@fmm5322
@fmm5322 Жыл бұрын
Which speeds you used in this video
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
Makita on 1 - 600 rpms
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 12 жыл бұрын
@td7474 You can use the MB-20 to polish your counter. However the mineral deposits should due removed first. You can do this by using one side of a single edge razor blade to remove any roughness or particles (do not turn the blade over and use the other side). You can also use fine steel wool (#0 or #00) to remove whatever residues may still be there. What is left should be able to be polished out with MB-20. Be patient with the MB-20, black granite shows everything as you well know.
@CameronDeMille
@CameronDeMille 12 жыл бұрын
Mike, I am working on getting some info for you about getting MB-20 in the UK. There is a distributor in Ireland, but I'll see what we can do. I will contact the manufacturer. I am the one in the video.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@braut34
@braut34 3 жыл бұрын
How much pressure are you applying to the machine? And is the same pressure applied for every grade?
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
about 10 pounds of pressure. Same pressure on every grit except a little more with 1000 ceramica
@pollo92141
@pollo92141 11 жыл бұрын
I wolud like to know if you can get the same polishing on a black granite because I have experience for over 12 years and my father for over 40 years with marble and granite and I don't remember to get the same polishing like the factory, just like Carlos Silva said. Maybe I'm wrong and you have another kind of products to made this, i just want to do know if we can get the same polishing in black granite as the factory?
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@cefrio
@cefrio 5 жыл бұрын
really smooth but how could they have done this thousands of years ago?? i have been in the Kings Chamber in the Giza Pyramid, also granite and also just as smooth
@NCrdwlf
@NCrdwlf 2 жыл бұрын
S Slavery, they used slavery.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@mjh4397
@mjh4397 11 жыл бұрын
will this work on granite chemical cleaning stains?
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
yes
@fiveharts
@fiveharts 4 жыл бұрын
Says "a 1000 grit will result in an almost factory finish". Well, I suppose that depends on what the factory finish is! My almost black Uba Tuba granite was installed with a HONED finish. What grit do I need to finish with when trying to work out faint scratched made from the bottom of kiln-fired plates & bowls?
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 4 жыл бұрын
Honing powder will remove metal marks. You will need to do the entire counter with it. It's pretty easy. If they are scratches you will need to approximate the existing grit. Ask you fabricator how it was honed. This may be better done by a pro.
@bluedoggiant
@bluedoggiant 9 жыл бұрын
My cold springs granite coffee table had a few scratches near the edge that the fabricator came out to fix using the same machine and method you used. It came out very well, scratched areas actually seem more polished than the rest of coffee table. However I noticed, especially in light reflection, the surface is rippled. As in there are dips in the surface, not flat. It's nearly impossible to feel but very visible when light reflects off it. Is this because he used too much pressure? Is it possible to fix this? Thanks
@EasystonecareCalifornia
@EasystonecareCalifornia 9 жыл бұрын
bluedoggiant The pads in the this video are designed specifically to keep the surface flat. They have zero flexibility, but have more of a learning curve. The waves happen when someone is inexperienced, or use diamonds that have too much flexibility. Sometimes it is not possible to keep it perfectly flat.
@icawn
@icawn 9 жыл бұрын
bluedoggiant hello where did you buy cold springs granite for the size of a coffee table? that's the granite i want for a bathroom vanity, but everyone has size requirements to allow order so im having trouble trying to find a vendor. thanks.
@bluedoggiant
@bluedoggiant 9 жыл бұрын
icawn it was leftover from another project my fabricator did. Ask to see their remnants or graveyard material.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
thank you
@Aldoshein
@Aldoshein 2 ай бұрын
Does this process work on quartzite? Marble?
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 2 ай бұрын
Yes for quartzite though you may need to adjust the process depending on the hardness of the stone. For marble there are other better methods. Here is a long and boring video on polishing marble countertops kzbin.info18DrORmS75g?si=yEUF8ExvHeDXTA3L
@tinadogmom8586
@tinadogmom8586 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. For doing my own home project, do you recommend a wet or dry polisher? I'll also take a look at your comment from 6 months ago to someone also doing home project, you refer to another website for a diy kit I believe. Thank you
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 4 жыл бұрын
Low speed dry polisher like the one in the video. Makita 9227c
@tinadogmom8586
@tinadogmom8586 4 жыл бұрын
I had a feeling. I ended up getting the Makita Wet model PW5001C as a gift from my best friend. It arrives on Wednesday. It may be returnable if needed. Is the rpm's going to be too high on the wet model vs the 9227 you recommend? I'll be using for granite counter top home project and travertine floors - areas that I couldn't get with floor polisher (stairs, etc.). Thank you so much for your time and expertise.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 4 жыл бұрын
I believe that is 2000-4000 rpms. That is too fast. The 9227C is more appropriate for stone refinishing and polishing
@tinadogmom8586
@tinadogmom8586 4 жыл бұрын
Again many thanks for your help. I have an email to see if I can swap product before it is shipped. I'm hopeful. I'm taking a stone pro class in Jan through my supplier, I wasn't patient enough to wait to get started....since my floors turned out soooo well.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 4 жыл бұрын
Sounds good. We have an online training program at stonecareedu.com that will give you all the info you need.
@pakpukik
@pakpukik 10 жыл бұрын
How much pressure are you applying on the machine?? Seems like you are in effort when you are using the small polisher accessory. Why so ??
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
10lbs
@Rob.Kisiel
@Rob.Kisiel 2 жыл бұрын
it would be interesting to see if the camera showed all different angles...Usually you can see the difference of quality of machine and hand polish in reflection of light.. a 0.5mm scratch means in the reflection (if you keep your head low to the surface) you can see uneven surface ...Incredibly hard job for a fussy client....
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 2 жыл бұрын
This video was done in 2011 so different angles was difficult. I will create something that gives different angles soon. This process works every time from any angle.
@juanitostilllivez
@juanitostilllivez 10 жыл бұрын
What speed are you using
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
600 rpm
@johndough7039
@johndough7039 Жыл бұрын
around how much would a repair like that cost, to hire someone to do it>?
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden Жыл бұрын
It depends on the size of the repair. It may cost $400 - $1200 depending on if epoxy work is needed.
@lass-inangeles7564
@lass-inangeles7564 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Very detailed and good demo!! However, your kit costs $735. At this price, I could pay someone to do it.
@tedmcfadden
@tedmcfadden 8 жыл бұрын
+Lass-in Angeles Thank you for your comment. You are right, the kit can be expensive . This is intended to give as much information as possible for both DIY and those that you might pay to do it. It would cost $450 - $650+ to pay me to do it depending on severity of existing damage. I am located in Orange County, CA.
@turbo-seal189
@turbo-seal189 7 жыл бұрын
This video was not for DIY. It is to demonstrate to professionals the process of repairing stone so we can charge you the homeowner.
@evanbremner65
@evanbremner65 3 жыл бұрын
Besides the fact I’d charge you thousands to do it l
@ajwong4375
@ajwong4375 3 жыл бұрын
@@turbo-seal189 how are you going to tell the guy that made the video it isn’t for diy?
@douglasmoore8033
@douglasmoore8033 2 жыл бұрын
If you buy the kit you'll be able to polish/fix 50 tops and scratches. The process is not as easy as Ted makes it look. Like it says in the beginning, get some granite and practice. Make sure you use lots of light because that will tell you if you're successful.
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