The gasoline is just a solvent. I had sent an email of the cleaners to
use that work very well several days ago for dye removal and they are safe.
Allgone from earthfriendly or Ecolab's 2 part stain remover. I keep both
in stock as well.
Be safe.
Kris

jfreitag@thestoneandtileschool.com wrote:
> Joe,
>
> Not sure I would try a gasoline poultice, have you tried using some honing powders over the area to blend in the demarcation lines? I recently worked on a slate floor and used honing powders to remove a white colored lines from the slate from an acid burn. I used a 250 grit black honing powder and it fix the problem. I then used the color enchancing sealer from StoneCaere Central and the customer was happy.
>
> John Freitag
> The Stone and Tile School
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Stone & Grout Meister" <mail@stoneandgroutmeister.com>
> Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 10:51pm
> To: "Restoration and Maintenance" <sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com>
> Subject: RE: [sccpartners] Wax Stain on Slate Table
>
> I was able to remove all the wax, but the slate has a stain from the dye in
> the candle. Removing the wax was the easy part .... The stain is
> approximately 18" in diameter with a clear line of demarcation. I did a
> patch test with 9 various mixes, 3 applications each,  for 48 hours with no
> noticeable difference between any of the tests.  I would replace the tiles
> but it's a mosaic by a local artist/designer, so that's not an option. The
> owner wants the slate enhanced. When I apply water to the area the stain
> blends in nicely with the other tiles and the stains disappears. I've
> considered applying an enhancer, but if that doesn't work out I'm up the
> creek. I haven't been able to find benzene or styrene, gasoline has benzene
> in it.  Never tried a gasoline poultice, but it might be worth a shot...
>
> Joe
>
> From: Mike Marsoun [mailto:nulifesc@bigpond.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 7:41 PM
> To: Restoration and Maintenance
> Subject: RE: [sccpartners] Wax Stain on Slate Table
>
> You can try plain mineral spirits also, this does cut wax and is easy.
>
> From: Stone & Grout Meister [mailto:mail@stoneandgroutmeister.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 11:24 AM
> To: Restoration and Maintenance
> Subject: RE: [sccpartners] Wax Stain on Slate Table
>
> Where you can styrene or benzene be purchased?  Thanks ...
>
> From: fhueston@gmail.com [mailto:fhueston@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Dr Fred
> Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 8:17 AM
> To: Restoration and Maintenance
> Subject: RE: [sccpartners] Wax Stain on Slate Table
>
> wax can be tricky to remove but if you have a stain it is most likely not
> wax but the dyes used in the wax. If it is an organic dye peroxide should
> take it out..If the dye is inorganic you will need a solvent. Try styrene or
> benzene
> On Tue, Jul 28, 2009 at 12:20 PM, Stephen Webb
> <stephen@newlifemarblerestoration.com> wrote:
> As a last resort, Styrene is a wax solvent. I would test on scrap first.
> I've never tried it with a poultice but I can tell you it does dissolve wax.
> Stephen Webb
> 280-7387
> www.newlifemarblerestoration.com <http://www.newlifemarblerestoration.com/>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stone & Grout Meister"
> <mail@stoneandgroutmeister.com>
>
> To: "Restoration and Maintenance" <sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com>
> Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 9:32 PM
>
> Subject: [sccpartners] Wax Stain on Slate Table
> What's the best product to use when removing a wax stain caused by a candle
> on  slate? I tried 2  poultices with methylene-cloridele didn't do much. My
> next choice is  Acetone. Any recommendations ? I need to purchase Dr Fred's
> stain removal guide..... Thanks
>
>
> Joe
>
>

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