RE: [sccpartners] Green Marble Grout Meister, LLC 02 Jan 2009 12:16 EST

Are the monkey pads the same as the Velocity Pads that Stone Care Central
sells ? http://www.stonecarecentral.com/category_s/230.htm

Thanks,

Joe

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From: Nino [mailto:nino@perfectservices.net]
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 7:32 AM
To: Restoration and Maintenance
Subject: RE: [sccpartners] Green Marble

Baird:  I know that Innovative Solutions in CA sells them, but I'm not
sure where else.
Nino DiVincenzo/Grout Perfect

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From: BAIRDSTANDISH@comcast.net [mailto:BAIRDSTANDISH@comcast.net]
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 9:18 AM
To: Restoration and Maintenance
Subject: RE: [sccpartners] Green Marble

Stu,
I am not familiar with monkey pads.  Are they like alpha pads?  Where
does one get them?  Thanks, Baird

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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
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> > tel:
> 845-758-6262<http://www.plaxo.com/click_to_call?src=jj_signature&To=84
> 5-758-6262
> &Email=jfrancis@hvc.rr.com>
> > fax: 845-622-4886
> >
> >
> >
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