Great video. I have been using these tools for a while but have not been able to get the cloudiness removed after the 3000 grit using the top polish. Turns out the instructions on the product are vague and your demonstration helped me understand I was using too much water (instructions specify 1 Tbsp per 1 tsp of polish compound). Thank you for posting this!
We're glad you like this video. We do our best to be real and show our tools at work in a real granite shop. Please remember this kit is for natural granite and natural quartzite and not for use on engineered stone, commonly called Quartz. If you need help with an engineered stone product please let us know (info@nsisolutions.com) and we can point you to a good place to start.
I got a customer that brought me the video of you guys polishing the vulga blue. I have been top polishing with turbo and ceramic buff pads for years. I'm gonna order your kit tomorrow and give it a try.
We show an air polisher in the video but it can be done the same way at slow speeds with an electric polisher in a home. As mentioned in the video make sure to keep the resin pads completely wet (not wet-to-dry) and probably use less pressure than you are use to with your current system.
Did you like the new system? Mine just came in today and I realized it wasn't the rigid turbo pads I was used to so I was getting ahold of my supplier to get the turbos because I wanted to use what I have always used, but I'm interested if you liked it?
@Devon Hopkins i ended up not getting it. Actually still using the original turbo pads.and integrated in the monkey pads they made for quartz and the ceramic buff. I have had success with that on stones that i struggled with prior.
I would try just the MB-20 and the tan fiber pad first. This would only be for true granite. If is marble you need to use a marble polishing compound. If you contact us at info@nsisolutions.com I can put you in touch with a vendor that can set you up.
Kris, nice demo. good explanation. how does this flexible turbo two step or three step compare to an Alpha Ceramica 500(red) and 1000(green) + polishing compound? Is it faster or easier? Is the gorilla hair pad as good as a normal white felt pad for polishing compound? Do you have another video on efficiently cleaning up water etched marble, particularly in place vertical shower walls?
Hi Larry! We are so glad that you liked our approach to Top Polishing and Kris's demo of our NEW kit. Compared to the Wet-to-Dry method normally used with the Alpha Ceramica pads, our resin pads require less downward force and should NEVER be ran dry. Our process is considerably easier to attempt on a larger variety of granite & quartzite surfaces. It is also easier for fabricators to address regardless of their body size and skill level. As far as faster, that will depend on the experience using the kit and size of damage one would be addressing. The Natural Blend Tan Pads are amazing on granite and were a suggestion from a fabrication friend in Hawaii, once we started playing around with this material, we hardly looked back. They last longer, don’t get as gunked up with polishing compound and seem to polish faster. Right now, we do not have any “Marble” specific video’s or techniques, however we are working on more video and can’t wait to see how we can help with specific project moving forward. Follow & Subscribe and send us an e-mail regarding how we can help: info@nsisolutions.com
It is theoretically possible but you should look into filling the chips first. If the polish is still good you could fill the chips with epoxy, cyanoacrylate (superglue) or UV Resin (Filachip). The Filachip repairs can look very good and don't need any polishing after. There are so many variables that I always tell homeowners to consult a highly recommended pro in their area. As a side note - never use superglue accelerator on your stone.
Awesome video.. is nsi ever gonna make a 3 in flex backer for the adaptor.. itd be pretty cool to fab and polish a whole job with the adapter system.. (speed)
Hi Roger, We have a 4" FLEX Backer perfect for inside curves: nsisolutions.com/product/sl3-4-flexible-hook-and-loop-backer-3-6-actual-diameter/ You might also want to check out our 3" FOAM Backer, great for an Ogee edge: nsisolutions.com/product/sl3-3-foam-hook-and-loop-backer-3-0-actual-diameter/ I am sure these two backers will find a place in your shop. Others have reach out with specific needs and it's how we've continued to develop our solutions. We are constantly addressing problems in the stone shop and developing easier ways to get better results. Please feel free to reach out to us at info@nsisolutions.com, we'd love to hear from you. Thanks for the suggestion! Cheers. NSI Team.
If you need help finding a distributor to get these let us know. We are hoping to be more involved with our fabrication partners moving forward so let us know how else we can help, perhaps with training videos or showcasing some of your work on our other social. Have a stellar rest of your week!
Sorry for the delay. It's always quicker to email us at info@nsisolutions.com. I'm not too familiar with "bluestone". I believe it's similar to soapstone. If that is the case than do not use this kit. This kit is strictly for natural true granites and quartzites. Email us and I can tell you who to talk to.
Hi, i plosihed my black marble stone coffee table up to a 6000 diamond wet pad but I'm not getting the black gloss. Is it because my type of stone? Or do i need a colour enhancer? I don't get it , the stone looks black only when it's wet, after it drys it looks dull and white kind of finish. The surface it's Very smooth afte the 6000. Do i need to buff with a diferent pad?
Stone polishing kits are typically tailored to a specific type of stone. Our kit is made for natural true granite and natural quartzite and we do not currently sell any products specifically for marble. My guess is that you need to use a final polishing compound specifically formulate for marble. If you contact me (info@nsisolutions.com) I can point you to a good place to start.
Great detailed video. I own this kit and have used it very successfully 2-3 times. This las time I used it to top polish a quartzite seam I had trouble with the floating turbos “grabbing” onto the stone and leaving a gouge in the stone. Can you make a video or provide instruction on how to redress the turbos? I’m afraid mine are sharp on the edges and that’s what is causing this issue
I'm glad you like the kit. Yes - sharp edges on the turbos will definitely leave scratches. There should have been dressing instructions included with the kit but you can see them on our website here: nsisolutions.com/sl3-quick-change-system-resources/ The basics - just run the turbo on the back of rough granite or a cinder block and roll the grinder up to round the edge of the turbo. You will have to repeat this as the turbo wears down.
Our kit is specifically designed for natural granite and quartzite - not man-made or engineered "quartz". If you email us at info@nsisolutions.com I can point you to some reputable quartz repair specialists.
Man, I need these in the UK. Work provide me with some crap stuff, and a scratch that size on granite would take a good 4-5 hours minimum. Can you bring up really dark black granite with these products? We struggle with the really dark stuff!
Check the distributor page on our website " nsisolutions.com/distributors/ " we have two distributors in the U.K. or contact us at info@nsisolutions.com. Each stone is a little different but in general the kit works on dark TRUE granite. The stone called Absolute Black or Premium India Black is not a true granite and is a different problem. We are working on some additional techniques for Absolute Black or you could try the products and the techniques from our previous top polish video which tend to work better on that particular stone.
Our kit is specifically designed for true granite and natural quartzite. On marble the turbos will work perfectly up to 1000 grit. The Redeemer Resin pads may work but you would need to try them on the specific stone. On marble also you will want to finish with a marble specific polishing powder/liquid. For quartz (engineered stone), again the turbos will work to remove the scratch but you need to use some quartz specific resin pads and polishing compounds. Also, you may need a foam backed hook and loop pad to help match the texture. For quartz repair i would contact Jim Lang at Surface Savers and look into his Quartz Renew system.
The paste is called MB20 and is manufactured by MD Stone Professional. There is an unboxing video showing all the items that are included in the kit: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CUlfuwiuMCU.html
Sorry - I'm not sure what you are asking for exactly. We don't make anything specifically for floor machines. You can see our entire line of SL3 products on our webpage here: nsisolutions.com/sl3-subpage-2/
Here is a link to the written instructions: nsisolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Top-Polish-Kit-Granite-and-Quartzite-Rev-B-English.pdf For the Floating Turbos 600 RPM is a good place to start. That is setting 1 (the slowest setting) on the electric Makita polisher shown and is the speed Kris is using in the video. That will give you good control and create the least mess in a home. The turbos cut faster than you would expect so unless you are very experienced I would stay with the slow speed. With the Redeemer Resins the most important detail is - never let them run dry. You are seeing Kris use a center water feed polish at approximately 4000 RPM. This works in the shop where there is plenty of water and no concern for the mess. In a home I would stay with a lower speed on the electric polisher, approximately 600-900 RPM using a puddle of water from a bottle with a drop of dish soap in it to help keep everything wet. The best teacher for these techniques is to practice on scrap stone and you will quickly learn what works best.
@@NSITools We ordered the kit Friday from BBI. Our shop foreman can surface polish black granite back with regular pads and then switching to a buff pad. It is intense to watch though. The kit in this video seems much easier. We are excited to try it.
how would one go about fixing a super minor micro-scratches caused by the rough side of a sponge during some wiping? they are very faint and cant feel them, but definitely visible. thanks so much. super useful videos
You might be able to repair them with just the MB-20 paste and tan fiber pad. Contact us at info@nsisolutions.com and I can put you in touch with a vendor who can help.
The actual repair would be quicker if we weren't filming and trying to explain the process. Kris (gentleman in the video) says 10 to 15 minutes total, for the repair shown, on a normal day in the shop.
The current MSRP can be seen here: nsisolutions.com/product/top-polish-kit-granite-quartzite/ contact us at info@nsisolutions.com and we can make arrangements to ship to Barbados.
You can find a list of our distributors on our web page here: nsisolutions.com/distributors/ If you email us at info@nsisolutions.com we can help point you in the right direction.
Check with your local stone fabrication supplier to see if they can recommend a counter refurb pro. Get references and check out their work before you hire them. If you contact us at info@nsisolutions.com we can give you a couple names to start with who may be able to point you in the right direction.
Not sure Google has translated this correctly for me but you can see the kit information on our website here: nsisolutions.com/top-polish-kit/ Retail cost in USD is shown here: nsisolutions.com/product/top-polish-kit-granite-quartzite/ We are a manufacturer and normally sell through distributors . If you are still interested contact us at info@nsisolutions.com
A few hundred dollars for a professional Videographer would have made a huge difference and probably increased sales by 400%…..at a minimum out a fuzzy cover on your mic or buy a cheap DJI.
It is available from several of the distributors shown on our web page here: nsisolutions.com/distributors/. If you email us at info@nsisolutions.com we can help locate a distributor that keep our kits in stock.
