Maintenance & Repair Instructions For Sinks & Window Sills
Learn how to perform maintenance and repairs on your cultured marble sinks and / or window sills:
Matte Finished Sinks & Window Sills
Removing Light Stains & Scratches
- Use a green or silver Scotchbrite® pad to remove stain or scratch.
- Wash, dry, and polish top using a solid surface polish / cleaner of your choice over the entire surface of the sink top and / or window sill.
Repairing Of Incidental Scratches & Stains
- Use water and 280 or 320 grit, wet / dry sandpaper to gently sand the affected area until smooth. Depending upon the depth of the scratch, it may be necessary to use a flat sanding block to prevent sanding to an uneven surface. These sanding blocks can be purchased at any home center store.
- Wash, dry, and polish sink top and / or window sill using a solid surface polish / cleaner of your choice over the entire surface of the sink top and / or window sill.
Repairing Major Damage
Heavy or pointed objects striking the surface can leave damage. If repair of this damage cannot be accomplished using the above steps, contact your dealer for further information and options.
Polish Buildup Will Cause Sink Tops & Window Sills To Look Dull
Gloss Finished Sinks & Window Sills
Repairing Of Incidental Scratches & Stains
- Sand area with wet 600 grit (or comparable grit) sandpaper. Deeper scratches may require sanding with 300 grit sandpaper, then 600 grit and then continuing on to step 2.
- Sand same area with wet 1200 grit (or comparable grit) sandpaper.
- Wash surface with warm, soapy water.
- Dry surface. Apply a buffing compound, available at most auto parts stores.
- Using a high speed buffer, buff entire area with buffing compound. Buff and re-apply buffing compound until area is back to original shine.
Repairing Major Damage
Heavy or pointed objects striking the surface can leave damage. If repair of this damage cannot be accomplished using the above steps, contact your dealer for further information and options.
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Repair & Touch-Up Kit For Sinks & Window Sills
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How To Order Your Repair / Touch-Up Kit
Our repair kits / touch-up kits are $45 each and we mail them directly to you. To order, e-mail us at orders@sinksbysfi.com.