How to Polish Granite Counters DIY Learn how to top polish today

Using the 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 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).

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[td7474]

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]

@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.

[MrMotomik3]

Ted, I don't have scratches or need to repair my granite...it'sjust dull in places of high traffic. Mainly around the sink area. Can I skip some of the steps and move to the higher grit pads to pop the shine back to my granite? Would that work?

[tedmcfadden]

@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.

[Guyvans]

I see you are using a Makita polisher, Are they available in South Africa? what model is?

[tedmcfadden]

@Guyvans We are using the Makita 9227C. I tis the variable speed polisher. I'm not sure about availability in South Africa.

[td7474]

Thanks ted! Not sure i want to tackle this. May have someone some in to clean, polish and seal.

[dodoslovensko]

aha . i know some people use TENAx wax etc. to make it nice . then they leave . consumer starts to use/clean countertop . and shine is gone.

[tedmcfadden]

@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.