Question:

I have a dark blue Corian counter top in my kitchen that has scratches on it. I have tried Scotch Brite but it doesn't seem to work very well.
Any suggestions?
Thanks

Answer:

Corian responds well to refinishing as the colour is all the way through. You simply sand the surface, going from rough to smooth, depending upon the depth of the scratches.

Here is some info directly from the manufacturer:
(http://www.corian.com/a/en/h/Owner_Support/CareandMaintenanceList.html#cutsandscratches)

Because the solid beauty of Corian® goes all the way through, Corian® surfaces are completely renewable. You can remove minor cuts and scratches yourself by following these instructions.

Judge the severity of the scratch and start with the finest grit sanding pad to remove the scratch. (The color of the pads from roughest to smoothest are: White, Yellow, Green, Peach, Lilac, Blue, Gray.) Rub over scratch in a straight line to remove it. Periodically switch rubbing direction 90°. Be sure all of the scratch is removed. If this first step takes too long, try the next heavier grit sanding pad. To minimize dust during sanding, wet the surface. Rinse pad periodically to clean residue.

Clean top with water. Select next lighter grit and repeat process. Rub over a larger area to blend in sanding.

Continue process using successively finer grits until desired gloss level is achieved. Rinse out all pads used and air dry before putting them away.

Sources for materials mentioned above: Cleaner for DuPont Corian® SCI (800) 839-1654
Green Scotch-Brite® SCI (800) 839-1654
Abrasive pads Micro-Surface Finishing Products, Inc.
(800) 225-3006
Countertop Magic® Magic America Corp.
(800) 321-6330
Hope’s Countertop Polish The Hope Co. (800) 325-4026
Enhance Countertop Polish EMS – (800) 643-8818
Hope’s Countertop Polish The Hope Co. (800) 325-4026
SoftScrub® Local supermarkets
Clean EnCounters® SCI (800) 839-1654

Answered By: Patrick Irwin

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