Stu, I am not familiar with monkey pads. Are they like alpha pads? Where does one get them? Thanks, Baird -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "stuart rosen" <mail@stoneshine.com> > Jason, > How big is the floor?Strip the wax off first to see what the floor actually > looks like you may be surprised.It could possibly be in better condition > then you thought then you can make a better assesment of what to do.Try and > find the easiest way to restore the floor. > It is probably best to grind it flat(and take it up till you get a good > reflection and clarity) as it will be easier to polish.But it really depends > on the size of the bathroom,the condition of the floor,the stone and the > customers expectation.Some greens can be easier to work with.Consider the > pricing as well if this is based on a one day job you will need to get in > and out especially if your driving for four hours. > Maybe using a combination of diamonds,twisters or monkey pads(wet and > dry) and mb-12 which if used correctly on serpentine works very well(tin > oxides work well also).I have been able to polish some greens with monkey > pads going dry at high speed after removing the wear and tear.(however it > lacks clarity) > To really sum it up to work on greens you need to bring out the tools that > will get you out of the bathroom with a satisfied customer. > As far as the mb-20(for granite) is concerned it is really an amazing > product. > Like any other product you need to try it out for yourself in a > test environment so you can become comfortable before taking it out on a > job. Like most polishing compounds there are no step by step instructions > for every surface you work on but start out with a small amount and go from > there.You will be surprised what you can offer your customers with the > mb-20. > If I can help in any way please feel free to call anytime. > > > On Wed, Dec 31, 2008 at 9:24 PM, Randy Frye <rfrye@comcast.net> wrote: > > > Mr. Webb > > > > > > > > Thanks for your comment. > > > > > > > > I attended Fred's (NTC) class about 11years ago. This is what Fred > > suggested. It's always worked for me as well. > > > > > > > > Randy > > > > Cleaning Edge > > > > > > > > *From:* stephen@newlifemarblerestoration.com [mailto: > > stephen@newlifemarblerestoration.com] > > *Sent:* Wednesday, December 31, 2008 8:56 PM > > > > *To:* Restoration and Maintenance > > *Subject:* RE: [sccpartners] Green Marble > > > > > > > > Last year I did some green serpintine at the ritz carlton just the way > > Randy discribed with great success. good luck > > > > Stephen Webb > > 808 280-7387 > > newlifemarblerestoration.com > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > *From:* Jason Francis <jfrancis@protocolfloorcare.com> > > > > *To:* Restoration and Maintenance <sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com> > > > > *Sent:* Wednesday, December 31, 2008 11:32 AM > > > > *Subject:* RE: [sccpartners] Green Marble > > > > > > > > Thanks Randy. > > > > > > > > I have to drive over two and a half hours to this job so returning another > > day is something I would rather not do. > > > > > > > > Is crystallizing the only way to get a nice shine? I have heard some would > > use a granite powder instead. > > > > > > > > Jason > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > *From:* Randy Frye [mailto:rfrye@comcast.net] > > *Sent:* Wednesday, December 31, 2008 4:03 PM > > *To:* Restoration and Maintenance > > *Subject:* RE: [sccpartners] Green Marble > > > > > > > > > > > > Jason: > > > > > > > > Q. Any chance I can get away with not grinding or would this be too > > risky? > > > > > > > > A. If your resin diamonds don't chip up going over the lippage you can > > get away with not grinding. > > > > > > > > Q. Would I use diamonds to remove the wax or use a stripper prior? > > > > A. Stripper > > > > > > > > Q. I am wondering what to use to get the best shine? > > > > A. Work your diamonds up to at least 3500 resin, polish with a mild marble > > polishing compound, wait a day for the stone to dry out come back and use a > > quality crystallizer to bring up the shine. > > > > > > > > > > > > Good luck > > > > Randy > > > > Cleaning Edge, Naples, FL > > > > > > > > > > > > *From:* Jason Francis [mailto:jfrancis@protocolfloorcare.com] > > *Sent:* Wednesday, December 31, 2008 3:21 PM > > *To:* Restoration and Maintenance > > *Subject:* [sccpartners] Green Marble > > > > > > > > Hi Guys, > > > > > > > > I am hoping to get as much feedback as possible for my first green marble > > job. It is a bathroom 10 years old and has a couple stains. The customer has > > put butchers wax on on a couple occasions. It has very minor lippage. Any > > chance I can get away with not grinding or would this be too risky? Would I > > use diamonds to remove the wax or use a stripper prior? I am wondering what > > to use to get the best shine? I have MB-12, the new mb-20 cream for > > granite(curious if anyone has used), or just a tin oxide powder? The > > adjacent walls are also marble so I am hoping that I can get the floor dark > > again. > > > > > > > > Thanks for your feedback, > > > > > > > > Jason > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > *Protocol* > > *Jason Francis* > > *Stone Restoration Pro* > > > > jfrancis@protocolfloorcare.com > > 333 Norton Road > > Red Hook, NY > 12571<http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py?Pyt=Tmap&addr=333+Norton+Road&csz=Red+Hoo > k%2C+NY+12571&country=us> > > tel: > 845-758-6262<http://www.plaxo.com/click_to_call?src=jj_signature&To=845-758-6262 > &Email=jfrancis@hvc.rr.com> > > fax: 845-622-4886 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > Powered by http://DiscussThis.com <http://www.discussthis.com/> > > Visit list archives, subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription > > preferences > > <http://www.discussthis.com/members/sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com> > > Start a new conversation (thread) <sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com> > > ------------------------------ > > > > Powered by http://DiscussThis.com <http://www.discussthis.com/> > > Visit list archives, subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription > > preferences > > <http://www.discussthis.com/members/sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com> > > Start a new conversation (thread) <sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com> > > ------------------------------ > > > > Powered by http://DiscussThis.com <http://www.discussthis.com/> > > Visit list archives, subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription > > preferences > > <http://www.discussthis.com/members/sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com> > > Start a new conversation (thread) <sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com> > > ------------------------------ > > > > > > Internal Virus Database is out of date. > > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > > Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.0/1865 - Release Date: 12/26/2008 > > 1:01 PM > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > Powered by http://DiscussThis.com <http://www.discussthis.com/> > > Visit list archives, subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription > > preferences > > <http://www.discussthis.com/members/sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com> > > Start a new conversation (thread) <sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com> > > ------------------------------ > > > > Powered by http://DiscussThis.com <http://www.discussthis.com/> > > Visit list archives, subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription > > preferences > > <http://www.discussthis.com/members/sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com> > > Start a new conversation (thread) <sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com> > > > > > > -- > Regards, > Stu Rosen > 201-446-1200 > www.stoneshine.com > "A posse ad esse " > > -- > Powered by http://DiscussThis.com > Visit list archives, subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription > preferences: > http://www.discussthis.com/members/sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com > Start a new conversation (thread): sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com >
