Buffing Kitchen counters...

[Passepartout]

We have solid surface counters- like Corian. Over the years the areas where we really work have dulled, and if the light shines across the area, you can see small 'micro scratches'. Has anyone had success buffing these out? What do you use? I thought of using automotive polish and a power buffer, but wondered if there's a 'made-for' product/method. Naturally, I turn to the TUG brain trust.

Jim Ricks

 

[Bill4728]

I'm told the best thing to use is a car buffer. BUT I don't think you need any polish at all.

We are getting new counter tops ( Corian like) in our rental house tomorrow. So I ask the experts then.

Here is a link to a counter top care site.

 

[DeniseM]

Jim - you can have this done professionally, as well.

 

[Passepartout]

Thanks, Bill and Denise. Looks like I can use some Scotch-Brite pads and get the like-new look back. I'll work first in a less-than-obvious area or some scrap I have left over from when it was installed to perfect my technique.

Any project worth doing is worth buying a new tool or two, so here's my excuse!

The TUG brain trust comes through again.

Jim Ricks

 

[Rose Pink]

Any project worth doing is worth buying a new tool or two, so here's my excuse!
Jim Ricks

You sound like my DH. The right tool for the right job.

 

[marjeans]

The Scotch pads should work. We also use regular comet or ajax and that does a good job. Our installer said to do that at least twice a year. He also said you can sand it.