Old Coastie
Supportive Member
I wanted glassy smooth. This is my first try with Dynamite, rather than MB-22. What did I do wrong?
Marble countertop, not glossy.
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I wanted glassy smooth. This is my first try with Dynamite, rather than MB-22. What did I do wrong?
PrimaDonna
Megatron
I'm not well versed in this stuff, but did you just use the grit or was there any type of polishing compound or other product applied that would add a gloss?
When we polish granite, we use a product that we wipe on and wait for it to dry/haze (I liken it to car wax) , then polish with steel wool then buff with "lamb wool" looking pad. It really brings up the shine. I realize this may not work for marble, but I would think there has to be something like that out there. I'd love to know more about marble options as well.
When we polish granite, we use a product that we wipe on and wait for it to dry/haze (I liken it to car wax) , then polish with steel wool then buff with "lamb wool" looking pad. It really brings up the shine. I realize this may not work for marble, but I would think there has to be something like that out there. I'd love to know more about marble options as well.
Pioneer Floorcare
Member
Dips or resin pads?
clean image
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Looks like statuary Carrara
Looks burned.
Will assume use resins. If not .. That's your problem
22 is your answer
Gonna have to re hone and start over
Welcome to stone...... I have done some that polish normal powder, some that are more like Thassos and burn super easy. And recently had one needed it super hot to blend frames
Next time , if not sure , just do small section and inspect....
Also 12 work good
Sometimes we use diaglo after to pop further
Looks burned.
Will assume use resins. If not .. That's your problem
22 is your answer
Gonna have to re hone and start over
Welcome to stone...... I have done some that polish normal powder, some that are more like Thassos and burn super easy. And recently had one needed it super hot to blend frames
Next time , if not sure , just do small section and inspect....
Also 12 work good
Sometimes we use diaglo after to pop further
Old Coastie
Supportive Member
Yup, resin disks. Got it nice and flat, but perhaps the Dynamite is too hot.
I may redo it tomorrow it there is time.
I may redo it tomorrow it there is time.
Old Coastie
Supportive Member
Cameron DeMille
Member
Sometimes the Carrara/Calacutta/Statuario stones like this will burn and orange peel and there is nothing you can do about it. other times they will be nice and glassy. The line between variations of these stones is so small, you often can't tell until you're nearly done.
Dynamite isn't that hot, but you said you're using a felt pad? Like a firm, dense felt pad, not a white nylon pad? If so, that could be your problem. Felt pads generate too much heat.
Dynamite isn't that hot, but you said you're using a felt pad? Like a firm, dense felt pad, not a white nylon pad? If so, that could be your problem. Felt pads generate too much heat.
Old Coastie
Supportive Member
Aha. Thanks, Cameron. I tried to stay wet on it, but next time I'll use a softer pad and keep it cool too.
SuperDave212
Member
We polish with the green Diaglo and a white pad
