how to repair resin filled areas in delicato granite

[mferraro]

Just installed a delicato granite counter.  I looks like some of the resin filled holes got scratched and some look like they need to be filled in more.  These areas are filled with a clear resin type material from the factory.  Is there anyway to fill these areas and get them to have a little better gloss finish, similar to the stone?

[Mark D.]

How big are these pits you intend on filling?
Do you want to color the fill to match the base color of the stone?
What is the rest of the slab's surface like?

Mark

[mferraro]

Mark

The stone has many areas that have been filled with some kind of resin from the factory.  The filler is transparent  with a slightly yellow hue. This allows you to see into the bottom of these depressions and veins, where you can see some very reflective colors of gold, silver and a variety of other colors.  It is very beautiful.  These holes or veins vary in size and shape.  Some are the size of a dime and some extend for 2-3 inches in varyng widths and shapes.  Most of these areas are completely filled but there are a few spots that appear like they need a little more filler to completely fill the hole to the surface of the stone.
But another factor is that all of these filled-in areas are dull.  They don't have the same reflective quality as the granite.  Maybe this is just a characteristic of this type of stone( it is a granite from Brazil that they call Juparana Delicatus , Delicato or Mascarello.  I tryed to dry polish a few of these spots with #600 paper on my grinder at a slow speed  and they look a little better, but I don't want to ruin the stone.  I am wondering if there might be a product I could use to fill up the depressions and to apply to these dull areas,( or to the whole stone), and then polish  or buff to get a better shine.  Any suggestions?
 

[Mark D.]

If this counter does not have direct sunlight you can use a water clear epoxy to fill the pores. I like Stoneweld for this.

Once filled use Diaglo polishing compound to buff out the top and get the gloss higher in general.

Do you need some links?

Mark

[mferraro]

mark

Thanks for the advice.  yes I would like some links and some tips too on how to apply the procuct.  The kitchen is on the north side so it doesn't have the sun shining on it but when you look toward the light you can see the imperfections and dull spots.  Is the product you are recommending similar to the resin that the factory used to fill up the depressions in the first place?  On your site it looks like some of the Epoxies, Polyester resins and Acrylic products can be used for repairing slight depressions too.  What are the differences in characteristics and application?  Can any of them be polished after they harden?  I don't have much experience with these and always like to expand my knowledge and skills.   Thanks again for your advice.
Mike

[Mark D.]

For fills without any color hue and without dying them I prefer Stoneweld , Allstone or Instant Install. The latter will have a milkiness to it but the first two will dry water clear when mixed correctly.
They can be found on this page:
http://www.defusco.com/Glues:-Epoxy,-Polyester,-etc.-Epoxy-for-Natural-Stone/c82_500/index.html

For repolishing the slabs after the fill use the appropriate repolishing kit for your stone. There is a DVD with them and it shows this stuff being used.
http://www.defusco.com/How-To-DVDs-&-Tool-Packages/c654/p2663/Dia-Glo-Dark-Granite-Complete-Repolishing-&-Sealing-Kit/product_info.html
http://www.defusco.com/How-To-DVDs-&-Tool-Packages/c654/p2667/Dia-Glo-Light-Granite-Complete-Repolishing-&-Sealing-Kit/product_info.html

Glad to be of service,
Mark