That’s going to be a challenge keeping it from getting wavy.
Whenever we do countertops we always put a floor machine on top there with a 35 pound weighted pad driver. It comes out so much more flat and goes much faster. 
It was scary at first getting used to but I’ll never go back, it’s just too productive. We typically do it with two guys, one to run the machine and one person as a spotter on the motor. 
Personally I would walk away from that one. 
But good luck

Tony DeLuna
925-625-9625
www.PatriotStoneRestoration.com

On Jun 16, 2018, at 12:15 PM, Bob Murrell <bmurrell@m3techinc.com> wrote:

Use metal bonds probably starting at about 30 or 48 grit, depending on how dimensional the leathering is.
I can also tell you that I recommend the biggest drive plate possible (maybe a 10” or 13” machine) to avoid waving the surface. Keeping the surface monolithic is key to success. Most Restoration professionals don’t have to go this low with metals and believe me, you can wave a countertop easy. Working in the fab industry you know and restoration guys don’t have radial arm machines for in the field (hmm, not a bad idea for a portable type model).
Do a test to confirm results and procedure.
Good luck


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M3 Technologies, Inc.
865-607-0957
Office 800-342-4533


On Jun 16, 2018, at 1:47 PM, Blain Haeg <blain@goldstandardfloorcare.com> wrote:

I've got a request to transition a leathered granite counter into a traditional polished surface. Recommendations for beginning steps before moving into normal granite resins?
Blain Haeg
Gold Standard Floor Care
512.257.3070 office
512.750.1242 cell
blain@goldstandardfloorcare.com
www.GoldStandardFloorCare.com

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