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    frankmccann Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 28, 2010, 09:08 AM
    How do I put the sheen on my counter after scratch removal?
    I removed scratches from my corian counter top with very fine sand paper. How do I replace the counter top sheen in these areas?

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    Feb 28, 2010, 11:55 AM

    You need to call the corian people and ask for sure. Most likely they will tell you to call a professional so you don't caus further damage. It will take a buffing wheel and compound to get it out and back to luster.
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    Mar 3, 2010, 11:21 AM

    There are a lot of unknowns here.

    What grit did you use. Very fine does not define it.

    Another unknown is what your luster was. This is tough to tell verbally.

    Typically a satin finish is achieved by sanding with 400 grit sand paper followed by a grey Scotchbrite.

    A higher luster would be achieved by following that with 800 or 1000 grit sand paper and a white Scotchbrite.

    Hand sanding and power buffing with the scotchbrite.
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    Mar 3, 2010, 12:10 PM

    Here are some things to read: Caring for DuPont? Corian®
    How to Polish Corian | eHow.com
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    Mar 3, 2010, 01:56 PM

    Pattyg2,

    The duPont piece seems a little confusing though accurate. It has a lot of options.

    The eHow piece is badly written. The author never completes a thought. It is also quite wrong.
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    Mar 3, 2010, 02:55 PM

    I have always used scotchbrite pads and done it by hand, it takes elbow grease but the smaller scratches will come out,, the finest sandpaper 1000-1200 or something would be best of you haven't already tried that.
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