Let me add an additional question. We also polish concrete. The machines we use are the Lavina 25&#39;s. The machine itself weighs 380lbs with out the weights. Is it possible to run this type of equipment over the stone? I understand that it runs at a considerably higher speed, however we are talking about a 400 grit diamond. That would darken the stone and add a bit if sheen to the finish. Thoughts? Thanks again.<br><br>Ron <br><br>Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone<br><br>----- Reply message -----<br>From: &quot;John Freitag&quot; &lt;jfreitag@thestoneandtileschool.com&gt;<br>Date: Mon, Oct 31, 2011 10:03 am<br>Subject: [sccpartners] Basalt<br>To: &quot;Restoration and Maintenance&quot; &lt;sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com&gt;<br><br>I would recommend you trying StoneCare Central Solvent based color enhancer.<br>This enhancer is an impregnating color enhancer unlike other that leave a<br>topical residue on top of the surfacc/<br><br>Another option would be to hone higher, with each cut you will bring back<br>more color. <br><br><br>John E. Freitag <br>President/Director<br>The Stone and Tile School<br>Office 407-567-7652<br>Cell 407-615-0134<br>jfreitag@thestoneandtileschool.com<br><br><br><br>www.thestoneandtileschool.com<br><br> &nbsp; <br><br>-----Original Message-----<br>From: rmoore@americanstonecare.com [mailto:rmoore@americanstonecare.com] <br>Sent: Monday, October 31, 2011 8:56 AM<br>To: Restoration and Maintenance<br>Subject: [sccpartners] Basalt<br><br>Partners,<br><br>I have been working on a project for the last couple months. Client had<br>basalt shipped unfinished and installed &nbsp;in his new home. They have 3,500<br>sqft. on main floor. We were hired to finish on site. At first they wanted<br>stone brought to 200 finish and color enhansed. After our initial cut they<br>fell in love with the lighter gray color and asked us to change the finish<br>to exclude the color enhanser. Now that we have brought the whole floor up<br>to 200 and sealed (and cabinets/appliances etc. have been set) they are<br>not quite loving the color they have. Their question and mine, Is there a<br>color enhanser that will not darken the stone to black, like the example I<br>did with the StoneTech enhanser? Each pass with the diamonds darkens the<br>stone a degree. I&#39;m open to suggestions. Should I reccomend one more pass<br>up to 400 to change the shade a little? Is there anything out there that<br>will slightly alter the shade of the stone? I look forward to your input.<br>Thanks in advance.<br><br>46 delippage disk<br>70 grit metal<br>100 grit hybrid<br>200 grit resin<br><br><br>Ron Moore, President<br>American Stone Care, Inc.<br>16458 Lone Oak Place<br>Hamilton, VA. 20158<br>540-338-5559 o<br>301-602-2307 c<br>www.americanstonecare.com<br><br><br>-- <br>Powered by <a target="_top" href="http://DiscussThis.com">http://DiscussThis.com</a><br>Visit list archives, subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription<br>preferences:<br><a target="_top" href="http://www.discussthis.com/members/sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com">http://www.discussthis.com/members/sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com</a><br>Start a new conversation (thread): sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>-- <br>Powered by <a target="_top" href="http://DiscussThis.com">http://DiscussThis.com</a><br>Visit list archives, subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription preferences:<br><a target="_top" href="http://www.discussthis.com/members/sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com">http://www.discussthis.com/members/sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com</a><br>Start a new conversation (thread): sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com<br><br><br><br><br><br>