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Armor Shine
Berrington Marble Manufacturing LLC has developed Armor Shine, a cleaner/wax made specifically for solid surfaces. The product features carnauba wax which results in a brilliant and lasting shine. This also stands up to the everyday cleanings. The product can be used on many surfaces such as laminate, cultured marble, e-stones and natural stone. It is also suitable for appliances, glass, mirrors, furniture and automotive uses. It is applied by spraying the surface lightly, wiping with a cloth, then wiping with a second dry cloth. Carnauba wax naturally has an anti-static property which can ward off dust. Armor Shine is available in a 2-oz. bottle, a 16-oz. trigger bottles or gallon bottle for shop use or refills.

Cleaner and Polish
Protect All Shine Plus is an extraordinary cleaner, polish, wax and treatment specially formulated for surfaces found in a K&B environment. It's fantastic on solid surface, engineered and natural stone, tile, marble, wood, glass, brass, chrome and even stainless steel, reports the company. Shine Plus is easy to use. Just spray and wipe to a clean dry finish. On matte surfaces Protect All Shine Plus produces a dry, natural luster and on shiny surfaces it sparkles. Protect All Shine Plus is available in 6-oz. and 13.5-oz. aerosol cans or 16-oz. trigger pumps and gallon refills.

E-Stone Restoring Kit

Dani Designs offers an E-Stone restoring kit. This simple-to-use kit allows you to match the factory finish from any E-Stone manufacture. It gives you the ability to sand out scratches, dull haze or damage and top polish the damaged area back to match the surrounding undamaged area turning a once thought throw away sheet into a fully usable sheet. The system has successfully removed scratches as deep as 50 grit diamond, grinding wheel marks, white hazy burnt polyester from to much heat, and the flatting and polishing of deck seams. The kit comes complete with a 78 minute training DVD with easy to follow step by step instructions.

GEM Solid Surface Compound
GEM Industries offers an acrylic countertop sealant which reportedly protects any surface against scratches and stains. This two-step process eliminates most maintenance problems on semi-gloss and high gloss surfaces. After sanding and finishing is complete, apply GEM's Solid Surface Compound with an orbital sander and a micro-fiber bonnet. Once compounding is complete, the acrylic sealant is applied and removed in similar fashion, with the sander.

GruberCare Semi Permanent Release System
Gruber Systems' line of GruberCare MR products provides long-lasting, multiple-release capability to a mold. Using these products reportedly reduces the amount of time-consuming mold retreatment between casting cycles that is required when using traditional wax and releases. To realize the benefits, these products need to be used in the following order: GruberCare MR Solvent, MR Cleaner, MR Rinse, MR Sealer, MR GP, MR Hi-Tec and the MR 2-in-1: Combination Time Saver.

Majestic Stone Care Polishing Compound

Majestic Stone Care's Stone Polishing Compound is suitable for refreshing and maintaining the deep shine of a natural stone surface. Quick and user-friendly, it is priced right for your budget.

Premium Sealer Line

Aqua Mix provides a range of premium sealers and ongoing care products designed to provide a lifetime of beauty and function to polished natural stone countertops. The company manufactures sealers in both "solvent" and "water-based" versions. UltraSolv utilizes a low VOC, high flash point non-flammable solvent designed not adversely affect resinous stone or change the natural look. Sealer's Choice Gold is a water-based version from a company who is considered the Industry leader in water-based technology. Also offered is a color-enhancing penetrating sealer, Enrich 'lsquo;N Seal, which will enhance the color of unsealed, polished stone, in addition to providing unsurpassed stain protection.

Simple Green Stone Cleaner and Simple Green Stone Polish
Simple Green Stone Cleaner and Simple Green Stone Polish are suitable for daily use on granite, marble, quartz, laminates and engineered surfaces. Both ready-to-use formulas are ammonia- and alcohol-free. Simple Green Stone Cleaner wipes clean and Simple Green Stone Polish leaves a high shine that resists fingerprints and smudges. Both products are VOC-free, non-flammable, non-toxic and readily biodegradable. Simple Green Stainless Steel One-Step Cleaner & Polish is a ready-to-use, all-in-one, non-toxic, biodegradable formula.

Stain-Proof
Dry-Treat's Stain-Proof, available through Federal Saw and Tool Companies, seals stone against oil, water and salt. The product reduces the surface energy of stone below the surface tension of oil and water, preventing these liquids from entering the stone through capillary action. Works on natural stone, pavers, brick and grout. It is easy to apply with no hazing, invisible and reportedly leaves no change in the surface or gloss.

Stone Pro Ultimate Pro Sealer

Stone Pro Ultimate Pro Sealer, available through Hard Rock Tool, provides protection to your granite counters while being environmentally friendly and safe. The new solvent-based fluorocarbon technology in Ultimate Pro delivers protection of granite and other dense stones against oil and water borne stains. The non-yellowing, long lasting formula was specifically designed to bond with the materials inherent to granite, quartz and silica. Ultimate Pro Sealer changes the surface tension of your granite, repelling water and oils, keeping your granite looking new. The sealer gives you fast and thorough penetration, yet it is non-flammable, biodegradable and is V.O.C. compliant.

Stone Sealer A
Tekon Universal Sciences Inc. offers its Stone Sealer A, a unique water based penetrating sealer which produces an invisible resistant barrier against oil and water stains. Tekon treated surfaces are protected from the damaging UV rays of the sun, corrosion and staining. The product seals and protects natural stone such as marble, limestone, granite, travertine, slate and sandstone. It also seals manufactured stone such as concrete, brick, rock, saltillo and quarry tile in addition to grout joints. It is a safe, versatile and a virtually odorless product that reportedly does not contain any toxic or dangerous solvents.

The Ultimate Stone Care Kit

Superior Stone Products has introduced The Ultimate Stone Care Kit. The kit contains all you need to protect, clean and polish your natural and engineered stone surfaces and keep them looking "showroom new". The kit has three different options: natural stone, quartz surface and solid surface. Depending on which option you choose, the following products are featured: ZERO-Ultimate Stone Protector, ZERO-Ultimate Surface Cleaner, ZERO-Ultimate Foam'n Polish or the Quartz Surface Enhancer.