Star Shine Marble Polish 1kg

Agglomerate resin-marble

Agglomerate resin-quartz

Slate

Sandstone

Basaltina - Lava Stone

Concrete

Granite

Porcelain gres Honed

STAR SHINE is a high-performing, water-based polishing cream for granite, porcelain tiles, quartz, and siliceous materials in general.

STAR SHINE stands out for the deep, vitreous shine that can provide, as well as its ability to definitively seal and close the pores of materials that were opened during the mechanical polishing process, which is the main cause of dirt build-up on these surfaces.

The results achieved with STAR SHINE, both in terms of shine and dirt protection, are also extremely durable and resistant over time. This makes it the ideal solution to polish and maintain surfaces that are usually prone to continuous, intense foot traffic.

STAR SHINE, like all polishing creams by Faber, will maximize the effect of the polishing process, making the whole operation much easier by effectively replacing the time-consuming final steps in the mechanical polishing process. This means it is possible for the operator not to have to use end-stage polishing grains which drastically cuts the time, energy, effort, and amount of water needed to complete the polishing process.

CHARACTERISTICS AND BENEFITS

✓ Leaves a great depth of shine on treated surfaces
✓ Drastically reduces the dirt on surfaces
✓ Makes cleaning operations much easier
✓ Does not change the surface hardness
✓ Quick and easy application
✓ Increases non-slip properties in dry conditions
✓ Sealing action on porous materials
✓ Increases surface resistance to foot traffic
✓ Water-based product.
✓ Wax free
✓ No defects when overlapping

USES

This product can be used on both indoor and outdoor surfaces.

STAR SHINE is recommended to polish green marble, onyx marble, and all types of marble where polishing powders do not provide the desired results.

STAR SHINE can also be used to polish sandstone, filled basalt stone, and slates, but only after treatment with a polisher using ultra-fine grain (above 3000). In this case, a prior water-repellent treatment may be needed.

In case of application to particularly dark materials, we recommend considering the application of STAR SHINE with the addition of black pigments for a result with depth and evenness from a point of view of black colour, without the presence of any white dots. Alternatively, we can recommend the use of K400 BLACK, specifically devised to leave a full, deep black finish on dark surfaces.

STAR SHINE can also be used to polish the resin part of resin-marble agglomerates, together with a powder polish treatment using a powder for marble. STAR SHINE is also suitable to buff concrete flooring after a mechanical polishing is applied to a surface consolidated with a special consolidating primer (CONCRETE HARDENER)

COVERAGE

50/70 m2/kg

APPLICATION EQUIPMENT

Single disc machine, which has a power of 2 HP (2.2 HP is preferable); Manual rotary brush.
Cleaning Warehouse can supply the WARRIOR single disc machine, which has a power of 2.2 HP and is optimized for the correct application of any product.

APPLICATION STEPS

Preparing and cleaning the surface
• Carefully clean the surface, making sure to remove any dust or dirt present.
• We recommend proceeding to apply the product in stages, covering surfaces approximately 1 m2 at a time.
• Never apply STAR SHINE to wet surfaces. STAR SHINE can be used on slightly damp surfaces; therefore, please ensure that the surface to be treated is as dry as possible.
• Apply STAR SHINE to surfaces with a temperature of between +5 and +40°C
• Any adjacent surfaces not being treated with the product must be protected.

Application
STAR SHINE is a white solid compound. It can be returned to its creamy state by shaking the container. Different consistencies will in no way affect the finished results. The product can be applied in both its solid or creamy state since the rotary action of the polishing machine will in any case return the product to its creamy consistency.

• Pour a small amount of product directly onto the area to be polished. Generally, about 2/3 spoonfuls of the product are enough to polish a surface area of 1 m2.
• As soon as the product has been poured on, proceed to apply it to the surface using the single disc machine, fitted with a white pad and set to between 150 and 200 r.p.m. Pass the single disc machine using concentric movements to distribute the product evenly over the whole section being treated.
• Continue to polish the same area until the product has dried completely (Dry Buffing technique), taking care to broaden the movements outwards from the center of the section to cover the whole area evenly.
• Pass on to the next section, repeating the polishing treatment process as described above.
• After treating all of the surface areas, remove any steel wool residues from the surface using a dry or damp cloth, a vacuum cleaner, or a broom.
• For better shine or to increase the sealing action of the material and therefore, its resistance to dirt, repeat the application of the product following the same method stated above. Generally, we recommend treating the same area with 2-3 applications of the product, as required.
• The product formulation will not cause overlap blemishes and therefore, once the maximum surface shine has been achieved, there will be no difference or defects between the various areas treated separately.
• For buffing after polishing and to restore the shine on particularly worn surfaces, treat with at least 2-3 applications of product per area.
• For maintenance polishing treat with 1-2 applications of product per area.

Drying time
After the product is completely dry, no further waiting time is necessary.

Opening to floor traffic
After the product is completely dry, the floor can be opened for use.

COMPLEMENTARY CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS

For the daily maintenance of a surface treated with STAR SHINE, we recommend: NEUGEL or ALGAFLOOR
For extraordinary cleaning of a surface treated with STAR SHINE, we recommend: FABER 30
For regular maintenance of the shine obtained using STAR SHINE, we recommend: K400 or K500
To protect a surface treated with STAR SHINE, we recommend: HIDRO 150 or PROTEX WB

INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES

• Never apply the product to a wet surface
• Do not apply the product to overly heated surfaces
• Apply the product to surfaces with a temperature of between +5 and +40°C
• When applying to recently laid or grouted surfaces, wait for the adhesive or grout to cure completely.
• Before applying the product to the whole surface, it is advisable to test a small, unexposed area or unused piece to check its suitability for use.