Some commercial car waxes contain carnauba wax along with silicone and other interesting chemicals that are formulated for modern car paint instead of marble countertops.
Can you use car wax on cultured marble.
But even after waxing you d still see the a difference between the dull and shiny areas.
Do not attempt to use car wax as it will not properly complete the job.
Make sure to never use the black wax on a light colored granite countertop as it can result in the stone darkening.
Take appliance wax car wax or silicone sealer and fill in the fine scratches.
Buff with a second clean cloth and the shine is restored.
Polishes that are safe for cultured marble countertops include.
This will make the surface of your cultured marble countertop look better.
Wax is still recommended in some circles and it won t necessarily hurt the marble but it s a poor solution and is hardly ever used anymore.
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Water and silica products are also suitable for polishing them.
Or you can add a cultured marble polish as a top coat for your countertop or bathroom vanity.
Remember that cultured marble is vulnerable to scratches and dents.
Your cultured marble may occasionally require waxing to restore its original glaze and shine if it has become dull.
A new can of car wax works great on old cultured marble made from acrylics and other synthetic stuff and old formica countertops.
For a severely damaged counter use a mechanical buffer to restore the shine.
For polishing you can use either car wax or countertop wax.
If you maintain and learn how to clean your cultured marble properly it can last a considerable amount of time without professional help.
Again always apply the wax to a hidden area to make sure it won t damage the marble.
Apply the wax to the countertop according to the directions.
Once the surface dirt is removed you can begin polishing.
To wax the marble yourself you can use a special countertop wax but be sure to test on a hidden area.
If years of wear have dulled the cultured marble surface treat it like a car and wax it.
Apply the car wax.
Use a soft clean cloth to apply automotive polishing compound to the entire surface.
Once you know its ok apply as follows.
Maybe that s why car wax was suggested.
Let it dry as per the instructions and use a clean damp microfiber or cotton cloth to remove it.
For darker granite countertops you can use a black wax.
If you have removed the existing faucets like we have you may need to use a heavy duty degreaser to clean those areas.
Some cultured marble manufacturers suggest using car wax or a special countertop wax to clean and shine the marble.
Wax scuffs easily requiring constant buffing re application eventually turning yellow requiring stripping.