Fresh Polished Corian

[Leroy Eckert]

I don't have anything to do at 5am so I searched for another cheap way to get it
done. I have never used this process but it sounds like it will yield
professional results for under $200. It is similar to the process I used. I used
diamond pads, this uses AO sandpaper.
http://www.bgartforms.com/Corian_Sanding_Supplies.htm
Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors
Dahlonega, GA
Royale Conversion

brad barton <bbartonwx@...> wrote:
Leroy does it according to Hoyle, no doubt.
My countertops were also badly scratched, but the unscratched parts were nearly
mirror-finished. I plunged in with little more than general internet
instructions.
I used more pedestrian equipment and methods. I used dry fine sanding paper
and scotchbrite to rub out the deepest scratches. I then used a light
application of scotchbrite and dry sanding with an orbital sander to dull the
entire surface evenly. I then used three successively finer wet sanding sheets
by hand.
I used coarse, then finer polishing compound and a wool buffing pad on a
light-duty electric drill. I should have borrowed or rented a commercial buffer
to get more consistent results faster.
My end result was more of a satin finish with only minor scratches where deep
ones had been before, but for less than $100 and an afternoon's work, not a bad
return. If you're ever in North Texas, Leroy, I'd be glad to have you do my
countertops the right way. Brad Barton 00LXiDFWbbartonwx@...

To: WanderlodgeForum@...: Gregoryoc@...: Sat, 29 Dec
2007 02:32:22 +0000Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Fresh Polished Corian

It helped me, the scratches no longer look bad.GregoryO'Connor94pt with
scratched corian--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Leroy Eckert
wrote:>> Scott,> I first read the BB manual and used sandpaper,
steel wool, Scotch Brite and Comet with some limited success. The BB book makes
it sound as though this project can be done without power tools. That is not the
case, that is if you want it done right.> I decided to go for it, (if I screw up
it's my bus) and used the same procedure I use to polish granite and marble.> I
have the tooling and pads which is quite expensive and consists of a 90 degree
variable speed water capable angle grinder with a 3" hard pad. A 4" pad would be
better. I did the project wet beginning with a 200 grit diamond pad progressing
to 400 grit then 800 grit. Removing all the scratches in a uniform manner is the
key so light refraction can do its thing. In the process, any stains and
accumulated crud are removed. Of course, I taped
and masked everything off because water slings everywhere including on my fat
belly. A wet vac is essential. I used 1200 rpm and ground away. I had never
attempted resurfacing Corian but have resurfaced many Granite and Marble tops
and floors.> The product works very similar to Marble. It's hardness
characteristic is very similar. Possibly a bit softer because it tends to clog
the pad. I had to clean them several times.> Final polishing was accomplished
with a hogs hair pad using a special granite polishing powder consisting in part
of Aluminum Oxide, citric acid (which can damage the Corian) and other compounds
unknown to me because they are proprietary. I polished wet to dry on the pad.
Although it was not necessary, I finished the project with Turtle Wax F-21 nano
tech polymer car polish the same that I use on the paint, just because I tend to
overkill bus projects.> If you can find someone in your area that really knows
what they are doing it should cost about $500 to
get them looking brand new. If they don't know what they are doing you got a
big problem. Thereafter, some reasonable care and spot polishing and you should
be good to go for awhile. As a comparison, my hourly rate is $75 per hour on
such projects. > The proper tooling, water capable angle grinder, quality
diamond pads, polishing powder etc. can run in the neighborhood of $1500.> Hope
this helps.> Leroy Eckert> 1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors> Dahlonega, GA> Royale
Conversion> > Scott Forman <sforman@...> wrote: What did you do to them? Mine
are pretty dull> > Scott Forman> 86 PT38> Memphis> > --- In
WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy A. Eckert" > wrote:> >> >
I spent 8 hours resurfacing my white Corian counter tops yesterday. It> > was
quite a messy job. The results are beautiful. Shiny, no scratches> > and clean.
I imagine the tops have never been touched since new.> > I don't want to use
them now. I detailed the inside today. I'm going> > to inspect those
air compressor hoses tomorrow.> > Leroy Eckert> > 1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors> >
Dahlonega, GA> > Royale Conversion> >> > > > > > >
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