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1. 
   davidmeiland | Mar 09, 2010 07:50pm | #1

   I have a 4-1/2" wet polisher

   I have a 4-1/2" wet polisher and sets of diamond pads for it... use it for polishing edges when using stone... but I would hesitate to take it to a broad surface. I think it's going to be hard to get a uniform finish. Was your stone epoxy-coated, and has that been worn away by cleaning with scrubby pads?

   FWIW, there are a couple of good stone fabricators' forums out there. I'd Google them up and see if someone there can steer ya'.

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   wane | Mar 10, 2010 08:25am | #2

   the above comment asked the right question, was it sealed, if so talk to a local supplier, the surface may just require stripping and resealing

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   Frankie | Mar 10, 2010 05:31pm | #3

   Applying sealer can create a shiney/ polished appearance, but only if you apply too much sealer.  

   For polishing you need diamond wheels, $70:

     http://www.granitecitytool.com/showcat.cfm?catnum=15&pcatnum=89&keyword1=Diamond%20Polishing%20Pads

   Provided the surface has not been damaged, you may not need to polish.  Instead you may only need to buff the countertop.  $10 for pad and $25 for compound.

    http://www.granitecitytool.com/showcat.cfm?catnum=16&pcatnum=89&keyword1=Buffing 

   As for forums, try:

    http://www.cnctooladvice.com/ 

   Hope this helps,

   Frankie

      

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   k1c | Mar 12, 2010 05:46pm | #4

   granite surface

   If it turns out you can repolish the granite with sand paper and you need a supplier who will sell few sheets instead of boxes, try micro-surface.com.   They have their own system of grading the paper, but their comparison to the system we know was close enough.

   But it's hard to believe that granite can become that used over only 4 years, unless you are talking about scratches.  Sounds like the advice about the sealer is closest to solving your problem.

   If you want the polish without using a sealer, 3M makes polishing pads that look like dishwashing pads.  They are color coded for the level of shine.  Micro-surface also has 1/2" thick foam pad that softens the force of the sander.  Although my project was solid surface, I thought this might help.