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INSTRUCTIONS 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         SL3-TPKIT-1 

 

Please read this instruction manual thoroughly to ensure safety and the correct use of this kit.  Keep this 

manual in a place where operators can access it easily, anytime necessary. 

 

INTRODUCTION 

Thank you for purchasing the NSI Solutions Top Polish Kit, Granite & Quartzite.  This top polish kit has 
been designed, tested and assembled by stone fabricators with extensive experience in repairing and 
polishing natural “true” granite and natural quartzite counters and is equally applicable to repairs made 
in the home or in the fabrication shop.  Keep these instructions in a place where operators can access 
them easily.  This kit is not intended for engineered stone or marble. 

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** NOTE - This kit is intended for and has been tested on many types of “true” granite and 
natural quartzite and can work well on many different types of stone.  But, it is not 
guaranteed to work on every type of stone that may be commercially referred to as “granite”.  
Always test and practice on similar scrap stone before beginning a repair on the final piece. 

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Summary of Contents for SL3-TPKIT-1

Page 1: ...ation shop Keep these instructions in a place where operators can access them easily This kit is not intended for engineered stone or marble ________________________________________________________________ NOTE This kit is intended for and has been tested on many types of true granite and natural quartzite and can work well on many different types of stone But it is not guaranteed to work on every...

Page 2: ...personal injury Use Proper Safety Gear Always wear eye protection and proper personal safety equipment when using this product Observe Maximum RPM Maximum 3000 RPM for Natural Blend Tan Fiber Pad Maximum 4000 RPM for all other Hook Loop attached components Caution Firmly attach all components snail lock and hook loop before use Wet Use Only Floating Turbo and Redeemer Resin abrasives are designed ...

Page 3: ...NSI Solutions Top Polish Kit Granite Quartzite Contents Ref Description Manufacturer Item Number 1 Snail Lock Adapter 5 8 11 or M14 thread NSI Solutions LLC SL3 ADAPT SL3 ADM14 2 3 150 grit Floating Turbo 3 Center Hub H L Backer NSI Solutions LLC SL3 F150 SL3 FR3 3 3 300 grit Floating Turbo 3 Center Hub H L Backer NSI Solutions LLC SL3 F300 SL3 FR3 4 3 500 grit Floating Turbo 3 Center Hub H L Back...

Page 4: ...es a 5 8 11 arbor threads USA or 14mm arbor threads Europe b Variable speed down to approximately 600 RPM 2 Electric polisher additional desirable features a Variable speed trigger control down to 0 RPM b Trigger lock on feature c Soft startup feature When working in a wet fabrication shop the same electric polisher can be used for the entire process if desired but it is generally easier and quick...

Page 5: ...s step will need to be repeated as the pad wears down Failure to round the edge will create half moon scratches in the finished work piece d Repeat this process for each grit of turbo Ref 2 3 4 5 and your new SL3 Floating Turbos are ready for use 2 Redeemer Resin Pads these resin pads Ref 6 7 8 normally don t need to be dressed before first use If they start to feel grabby at low speeds or appear ...

Page 6: ...e of granite to expose fresh diamonds as noted in the dressing instructions above Using less down pressure a lower RPM and adding a couple drops of soap in the water as noted in item 3 directly above can also help 5 If you are having trouble avoiding white specks left by the MB 20 in the pores of certain stone the MB 20 can be tinted to match the stone with standard epoxy tints before applying it ...

Page 7: ... and the areas to be repaired re polished Defining the areas before you start grinding will help keep you from over grinding and refinishing a larger area than needed Be sure to test the white out or china markers on the stone to be repaired as they can be difficult to remove from some stone 5 Start the process by outlining a perimeter approximately one inch larger than the area to be worked with ...

Page 8: ...FABRICATION SHOP YOU CAN SWITCH TO YOUR CENTER WATER FEED AIR POLISHER AND ACHIEVE THE SAME RESULTS MORE QUICKLY WITH FULL WATER AND FULL SPEED IN EITHER CASE YOU SHOULD USE THE ELECTRIC POLISHER FOR STEP 13 THRU 17 TO APPLY THE MB 20 __________________________________________________________________ 9 The Redeemer Resins are used to further smooth the stone blend the perimeter and to create the p...

Page 9: ...r water but the MB 20 can also be tinted to match the stone with standard epoxy tints 15 Apply about teaspoon of MB 20 per square foot to the counter the amounts will vary and a small amount of water 1 2 tablespoon Place the polisher set at about 600 RPM with the Natural Blend Tan Fiber Pad directly on top of the MB 20 and water Starting slowly spread the product out controlling the trigger while ...

Page 10: ...el free to contact us You can reach us at Web nsisolutions com Email info nsisolutions com Phone 425 297 3162 Snail Mail NSI Solutions LLC 13020 Mukilteo Speedway Suite A Lynnwood WA 98087 Usage Tips For usage help and or tips visit nsisolutions com or watch the videos on our YouTube channel NSITools ...

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