Scratch Removal Fast - Corian Solid Surface Countertop Scratch Removal Sanding

In this comprehensive video guide, we take you through the step-by-step process of sanding out scratches and refinishing Corian solid surface countertops to make them look brand new. Watch closely as we demonstrate the exact tools and materials you'll need, including a high-quality sander and various grits of sandpaper.
We'll walk you through each stage of the refinishing process, from preparing the surface to achieving a flawless finish. Say goodbye to those unsightly scratches and restore the beauty of your Corian countertops with our expert techniques. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or a homeowner looking to revitalize your kitchen, this video provides valuable insights and detailed instructions to help you achieve stunning results.
Don't settle for worn-out surfaces when you can bring back the luster of your countertops. Join us on this transformative journey and learn how to transform your Corian countertops into a showcase of elegance and durability.
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Disclaimer: Wear safety equipment at all times. At times we remove safety equipment for the sake of filming. These videos are for entertainment and as such any process you follow is done at your own risk.

[@bigaarmory100]

Good tip for removing scratches. I think ultimately what we learned from this is that you need to be prepared to do this on just about the entire countertop, regardless of the size of the scratch to avoid any blend marks.

[@AndyGraves]

I agree and disagree. You can blend the countertop into the surrounding surface, but to get the ultimate finish you should probably be the whole thing. But once you have the tools and the sandpaper and everything out, it's really not that hard to do the whole thing. Glad the video helped.

[@decosse01]

The process was really well demonstrated, so kudos for that. It would have been helpful if you could have shown close-ups after each step, similar to that of the initial scratched up damage. Well-intended critique for further enhancing your video.

[@AndyGraves]

That's a good idea. Thanks for watching and thanks for the input.

[@robertobanderas4363]

great video Andy!

[@AndyGraves]

Thank you much.

[@wayneharrison4244]

Great videos very helpful! I have some really deep chips around my sink from the kids dropping the flexible tap head! They look/feel too deep to sand especially on the sink edge! Any ideas please?

[@AndyGraves]

How deep are the chips? They could probably be sanded out if they are right on the edge of the sink.

[@georgedoukas6424]

Thank you for the informations you share with us. Can you please tell us about the rpm we have to adjust the polisher?

[@AndyGraves]

Are you using a polished or a sander? You should be using a sander and you can just run it at the highest speed.

[@georgedoukas6424]

@@AndyGraves Ok. But my sander is not adjustable and goes up to 10.000 rpm . You think it’s ok ? My sander is between 2000 and 5000rpm . Which one sould I use ? I don’t have a surface to try it so your opinion would be very helpful. Thanks for your time .

[@AndyGraves]

Is your sander adjustable. You say both in your comment?

[@bukrah95]

Andy - how would you remove water spots from a Corian matte surface?

[@AndyGraves]

Water spot remover or you can sand them off.

[@bukrah95]

@@AndyGraves Thank you Andy. We haven't found a successful water spot remover so we will try sanding.

[@donnagallagher1047]

hey so I want to do my entire countertop just because there are many marks, dings and such...is there a product that you put on after you sand? Something to brighten it up again, right now it's a satin finish

[@AndyGraves]

You can use countertop magic but it's topical so you will have to reapply on a regular basis.

[@danthegraniteman4702]

why do use the higher grade green sandpaper in the video and suggest a different type of sandpaper in the link below?

[@AndyGraves]

They don't sell it on Amazon. It's hard to find commercial grade materials on Amazon and most consumers don't have access to the sandpaper I use.

[@danthegraniteman4702]

@@AndyGraves i noticed that i looked for it

[@danthegraniteman4702]

@@AndyGraves hey so aluminum oxide sandpaper does not work? i only ask because i resurface entire kitchens and want to use the best sandpaper or whatever pads possible. do you have any suggestions or advice for me? TIA

[@sg98sg]

We had our counters, professionally buffed out, and they gave us a matte finish. Now we wish we had asked them for a satin finish. How do you determine whether you will get a matte or a satin finish using your technique. I would like to redo ours and bring it up to a full satin finish, so what scotch right pad would I use or what grit would I use to make sure I get to the satin finish step?

[@AndyGraves]

Hello, you would need to sand the countertops with at least 320 grit sandpaper. And then you would have to scotch bride it with the maroon or gray scottchbrite pad. Hey Matt, finish May only have been sanded with 220 grit sandpaper. If you make it shinier with a gray Scott, right? You will probably see the scratches from the 220 grid. Sandpaper. It might not look like you want.

[@TestGroundhog]

How can I locate a corian solid surface technitian to repair a countertop?

[@AndyGraves]

Search Google for Corian repair.

[@tomharrison6573]

You should wear a respirator doing this...silicosis will kill you.

[@AndyGraves]

This isn't quartz material, it's Corian. I don't wear one during filming.

[@dylantaylor4708]

Corian has zero silica and it’s actually one of the least hazardous man-made countertop materials to work with. I wish my company would get rid of the quartz and go back to this 😢

[@tomharrison6573]

Really? didnt know that...thks for video's!@@dylantaylor4708

[@ChrisCallen-hu8jt]

@@AndyGraves you could get a stunt sander

[@AndyGraves]

There is no silica in solid surface. That's a different product.

[@Conniesemtner-zc7fy]

So we corian countertops and kitchen island. We love them. However our island has seams that have come unglued. How can this be fixed? We don’t know if this is from house settling or me pounding chicken cutlets🤪. My husband can do anything but he is avoiding this…but there has to be a way to fix this without replacing entire top. I can send pictures couldn’t figure out how to attach.

[@AndyGraves]

Send pictures to [e-mail]

[@clancywoodworking8424]

Andy, thanks so much for your video tutorial. It’s very informative and really helpful . Thanks also for linking all the materials and equipment.

[@AndyGraves]

Excellent, thank you, I'm glad it helped.

[@amelbeecher6097]

why your not wearing a dust mask baffles me.

[@AndyGraves]

I'm making a video. Stop with your hall monitor crap, it gets old.

[@bobbyhoffman5967]

Thanks Andy. I work in a movie theatre, so you can imagine how time can take a toll on our counter top. I just started renewing the countertops. I started with one of our two condiment bars to test the waters. I did a lot of research to insure I was doing it correctly. I watched a ton of videos, but yours, by far, was the most helpful. Your advice has made me look like a countertop guru. Because I wanted a high shine, I finished it off with a 3000 grit disk and it couldn't look any better. My boss was impressed so much, he took a picture of it and sent it to the CEO. It took a lot of work, but it paid off brilliantly. Thanks again.

[@AndyGraves]

That's awesome. Glad it worked out so well. I have other videos as well showing the polishing process. But sanding to 3000 will definitely work well.

[@icanfixit67]

Great video. I have an intergrated corian sink that has stress cracks around the drain. Will this process work for this as well, or is there a better way?

[@AndyGraves]

No really. You can sand them out and then clean the cracks and lastly, put super glue into the crack and resand.

[@astronemir]

Any links for the polished finished one?

[@AndyGraves]

No I don't have them, but check out my channel and you will see a couple of them.

[@astronemir]

Been trawling through, thanks! Trying to find some links. 😊

[@AndyGraves]

kzbin.info/aero/PLzIaNZSIT2hclO95A6zW7yg92kW0kJudb

[@coryvalencia4559]

How do I tell what finish I have?

[@AndyGraves]

It's hard to tell but you are going to keep working the finer grits until it blends to the surroundings.

[@karaloca]

What tool would you use to get you into corners?

[@AndyGraves]

Use a square vibrating sander or do it by hand before you use the random orbit sander

[@karaloca]

@@AndyGraves I have no idea what that means, as my toolbox contains nothing but a large hammer and an axe. But at least now I can search for those things! Many thanks and great viddy.

[@lilveevee5375]

Where can I find the scotch pad

[@AndyGraves]

The link should be in the description. Let me know if it's not there.

[@amee3022]

I have quartz around the kitchen sinks. I have been using the sink for over a year now. I see black marks on quartz because pots hit that area. 6inch area feels like old or scratched area. The other area looks nice and shiny. How can I make them look equally. I tried baking soda but it didn't work. I need some suggestions. Thank you!

[@AndyGraves]

I'm not sure about how to fix up quartz countertops. This video will only work for solid surface material.

[@jkentsan]

Thank you for your video and tips. I have ordered the sandpaper pack and Scotch Brite from Amazon for my project. Wish me luck!

[@AndyGraves]

Good luck.

[@jkentsan]

I can't seem to find 6" 320 silicone carbide. Will 320 zirconia grain work?@@AndyGraves

[@AndyGraves]

Send.me a link and I will check it out. The sandpaper on Amazon is sometimes hit or miss.

[@jkentsan]

I already bought it at Harbor Freight and it seemed to work fine. Thanks.@@AndyGraves

[@willec7105]

Thanks, Andy. Your videos give people a lot of confidence which they wouldn't ordinarily have. I know when I saw the scratch made on our new island counter top by our house cleaner I freaked out. You've calmed a lot of frayed nerves.

[@AndyGraves]

Thank you. You're welcome, I'm glad it helped you. Just seeing the process makes it possible.

[@VideosFromKandA]

With a variable speed ROS like the Makita, what speed should we use? Or does it not really matter? Love your videos, by the way. Thanks so much for making them available.

[@AndyGraves]

Hello, thank you. I just go full speed, it won't hurt the material.

[@johnwilcox6376]

Thanks for the detail but also for just getting to the point. Good video.

[@AndyGraves]

Thank you, hope it works out well.

[@danthegraniteman4702]

@@AndyGraves hey so aluminum oxide pads wont work?

[@billseamans5424]

I have a question. I have what appears to be star shaped cracks in the bottom of my Corian kitchen sink. Can these be sanded out like other cracks/scratches in the counter surface? I would send you a pic if I can.

[@AndyGraves]

It's called crazing and they are tiny cracks that come away from the drain. You can sand them till they disappear and then fill them with thin super glue. Let the super glue cure and finish sand the bottom of the sink. This will last a little while but not really a super perfect fix. There is nothing else that can be done excep to replace the sink. The don't pour boiling water in the sink anymore. Run cold water and pour boiling water together with the cold running water.

[@Mary-t1f]

Very clearly explained and demonstrated. Well done.

[@AndyGraves]

Thank you

[@markozipko517]

I have the same porter cable polisher you have used, but the scotchbrite pads do not stick to the hook and loop like yours do. I have 6x9" pads that I have cut to 6". Do the disks have a different back surface or is the hook and loop pad different? Also I have a Festool high $ sander [not mine] can you use high grit paper [1000, 3000, 5000] to get to the polish without using the polisher/scothbrite pads?

[@AndyGraves]

The scotchbrite should stay in the hook and loop but if you don't keep the sander flat it could fly off. You can sand with finer grits to achieve a polish using the Festool sander.

[@markozipko517]

thanks will try again with pads. - clear video by the way and thanks@@AndyGraves

[@missligalife177]

Can you remove scratches from porcelain Neolith Ultra soft countertop ?

[@AndyGraves]

Surely not with this method. Porcelain countertops really can't be repaired. They may be able to fill the scratch but it will never disappear like what I did in this video on Corian.

[@flapjackson6077]

Great lesson! I recently had a cabinet fall on my counter, with breaking glass scratching it up big time. I’m gonna be redoing it myself. I have a question: After the maroon Scotch Brite, could i use a green Scotch Brite to achieve a higher level of gloss, say something between satin and semigloss?

[@AndyGraves]

Yes, you can get finer and finer with the scotchbrite to achieve a shiny finish.

[@flapjackson6077]

@@AndyGraves Thank you! That’s good info! 👍

[@melissalogan8391]

Excellent tutorial! I was about to hire someone to refinish our Corian countertops in the kitchen and this tutorial was so clear and concise I have decided to tackle it myself. Thank you - you just saved me about $900!

[@AndyGraves]

That's awesome. With a little practice, the tops will come out looking great.

[@jeffritsema9503]

Great job. How to you work the edges that abut a vertical back splash? Do by hand?

[@AndyGraves]

You can still use a sander on the backsplash.

[@christophergrisanti78]

I noticed the link for the scotch brite maroon pad is aluminum oxide. To be clear we don’t need a silicone carbide one?

[@AndyGraves]

Thanks, I will get that fixed.

[@mouhamadwehbe5667]

Thanks for back sharing

[@AndyGraves]

You're welcome.

[@stevesteve4715]

Love your videos .I was wondering where can someone buy corian

[@AndyGraves]

A local fabricator. What area are you located?

[@ronphipps5694]

Thanks for the video. In the links you have 6" 3m pad and sandpaper, but the sander is a 5" was this a mistake?

[@ronphipps5694]

Also the link for the sandpaper doesn't appear to go to Silicone carbide.

[@AndyGraves]

So you can use Aluminum Oxide paper and it will work fine. I say silicone carbide because it can be used wet or dry and you never know what if people are going to sand with water to keep the dust down. 5" or 6" sander will work fine. It is difficult to get the correct assortment pack on Amazon so I listed what I could find.

[@michelleparlier6646]

What speed are you using on the sander?

[@AndyGraves]

Full speed

[@StevenEmpirestoneVietnam]

Thank Andy. Your tutorial videos are absolutely helpful

[@AndyGraves]

Glad you like them! Thanks

[@StevenEmpirestoneVietnam]

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[@nguyencongluan556]

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[@AndyGraves]

Thanks

[@ericwegman6013]

Yep, bloody hard!

[@AndyGraves]

It only looks easy. :)

[@ericwegman6013]

@@AndyGraves you are right and bye the way- it was a very informative video- so thanks for that.

[@AndyGraves]

You're welcome

[@haresh.p.pithadiya6526]

Hello sir contact number

[@AndyGraves]

How can I help you?