Partners,

I should have given you a more thorough answer. 

As you are aware dyed or doctored stone is becoming an increasing problem. In addition granites are now being resined which will also have the same effect as using dyes. In the past I would simply recommend a little acetone and a rag. While this works on some dyes, there are some newer synthetic dyes which acetone will not react with. Acetone also won't affect resins. This is the reason I created a test kit for this (Dr. Freds GraniteTest Kit.)

This kit contains three essential reagents that can determine if the stone is dyed or if it is resined. It will also detect some the calcium binders now found in certain granites. As you know calcium is susceptible to acid etching and these granites that etch contain these calcium binders. I would recommend that you each carry one of these kits in your trucks since it will save you alot of headaches in repairing and refinishing many of the doctored stones that are now rampant.

As Partners one of your alliance benefits is a direct wholesale account with GoDrFred.com.

On Sun, Aug 5, 2012 at 11:12 PM, Fred Hueston <fhueston@gmail.com> wrote:
The test kit is simply called  The Granite Test kit and is sold by Braxton Bragg

On Sun, Aug 5, 2012 at 1:51 PM, K. Hudson <klhudson16@comcast.net> wrote:
Tony,
That is a great question! Fred what is the name of the kit and how can I obtain one? Thanks!
Kevin Hudson
N-Motion Stone and Tile

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On Aug 5, 2012, at 4:36 PM, Fred Hueston <fhueston@gmail.com> wrote:

yes  there is a test kit for determing that


On Sun, Aug 5, 2012 at 8:33 AM, Tony Warney <tony@excelstoneandtilecare.com> wrote:
Is there a quick or easy way to tell if an Absolute Granite or Indian Granite has been dyed?

Thanks,

--
Tony Warney
Excel Stone and Tile Care

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Recommended stone care products  http://www.stonecarecentral.com

Many of my articles can be found at www.stoneandtilepros.com
Listen to my radio show   www.blogtalkradio.com/drfred
office             321 514 6845      
See my specialty products at  www.godrfred.com