MB Stone Care MB-12 Caliber Polishing Powder

MB Stone Care MB-12 Caliber Polishing Powder

Key Features

• Precision Restoration:
• MB-12 Polishing Powder expertly eliminates minor surface imperfections, including etch marks, water spots, and fine scratches, restoring the inherent beauty of your stone surfaces.
• Versatile Expertise:
• Designed for use on polished marble, travertine, limestone, and other calcite-based stones, making it a versatile solution for various surfaces.
• Ease of Application:
• Engineered for straightforward application, this polishing powder requires minimal effort and no specialized equipment, ensuring professional-quality outcomes with every use.
• Crafted by Stone Care Specialists:
• Developed by industry-leading experts in stone care, the MB-12 formula embodies uncompromising quality and performance, ensuring exceptional results and a superior finish.

Note

• All powders are packed by weight and not by volume.
• Always conduct a small-scale test in an inconspicuous area before full-scale application.
• Avoid contact with non-recommended surfaces.
• This is a HOT polishing compound and takes practice/experience to use properly. Improper use could cause more damage.
• For Professional Use Only. Results and effectiveness will vary based on stone condition and type. This product is designed to restore shine to stone surfaces. The stone must be in a “Ready-To-Polish” state before using MB-12. In some cases, abrasives and/or diamond refinishing may be necessary to achieve desired results. Please send photos before purchasing to determine suitability for your project. MB Stone Care & Supply, LLC will not be held liable for misuse of this product.
• The following guidelines are average. Different stones may require different techniques, powder, water, or pace depending on the inner physical & chemical characteristics. This product is no substitute for professionalism. If in doubt, don’t hesitate to contact us at (888) 509-5831.
• This compound is used wet to dry.

Directions for Use

Preparation

1. Clean the surface, to be polished, from any debris, sand, and dirt.
2. Protect surfaces that could be damaged by splatters with proper masking material.
3. Prepare your surface for polishing by completing the honing process, to the highest clarity possible for best results.

Directions for Countertops

1. Target an area of approximately 2 – 3 sq. ft.
2. Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of MB-12 on the surface to be polished in a circular pattern, slightly smaller than the polishing pad to be used.
3. Using a spray bottle, add enough water to the powder to soak the powder.
4. Use a white polishing pad with a right-angle grinder/polisher (variable speed is a MUST).
5. Set the speed to low. Place pad on top of powder mixture.
6. While controlling the speed with the trigger and applying as much pressure as the machine can take, start spreading the slurry over the targeted area, keeping a very low RPM, until it’s almost dry.
7. Pull the trigger all the way while gradually lightening the pressure and buff to a shine while moving the machine swiftly over the targeted area.
8. Remove any streaking with a clean dry white pad and a mist of water.

Directions for Floors

1. Target an area of approximately 10 – 12 sq. ft. and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of MB-12 in the center of area in a circular pattern slightly smaller than the diameter of the floor machine.
2. Using a spray bottle, add enough water to the powder to soak the powder.
3. Using a hog’s hair pad and a floor machine with at least 1.5 hp and not exceeding 175 RPM, swiftly swing the machine side to side over target area to evenly spread the product slurry.
4. Then polish slowly with a spiral motion, moving from one end of the targeted area to the other and back until the slurry is dry and the stone surface becomes shiny.
5. The first area will probably need to be done a couple of times for proper pad build-up. We suggest not exceeding approx. 100 sq. ft. with one side of the pad.
6. After that, flip the pad over and go another 100 sq. ft. or so (hogs hair pads can be hosed off a couple of times and reused, before disposal.)
7. Remove any streaking with a clean dry hogs hair pad and a mist of water.

Documents

• Spec (PDF)
• SDS (PDF)
• Flyer (PDF)