4-Step Maintenance / Polish System (see below)

• Step 1:  Coarse 400 Grit Pad is typically used for a deep cleaning on floors that have been neglected

• Establishes a good starting point for the restoration process

• Mildly aggressive, medium coarse

• HD removal of scratches & discoloration

• Leaves a satin or matt finish

• Removes light to medium scratches, etch and deep soil wear marks

• Used to remove standard floor coatings – no stripping chemicals are required:

 Coarse #400 Grit 

• When using an auto scrubber turn the water to medium flow, set maximum down pressure on the heads, work in a systematic way.

• Only cover an area you can easily control and vacuum residue as you go.

• To remove scratches run the 400 grit pad over the surface 4-5 times in succession then check to see if the damages are removed before continuing or moving to Step 2.

• Step 2:  Medium 800 Grit Pad is used to re-surface a natural stone or concrete floor

• Typically used after the Coarse #400 Grit Pad or after using Semi-Metal / Transitional Resin Pads

• Cleans the surface

• Removes small scratches

• Leaves a slightly reflective finish

• Provides deep cleaning and produces an economical light reflective finish, most popular in large industrial and commercial applications.

 Medium #800 Grit 

• Used as a deep cleaning pad and to remove light scratches or repair lightly worn surfaces.

• Follow the same procedure as Step 1, above.

• The 800 Grit pad is best used wet, and it also prepares the floor for the next step in polishing.

• Make 4-5 passes over the floor covering the exact same area as completed with the 400 Grit Pad in Step 1, then check the surface before continuing or moving to Step 3.

• Look for an even honed scratch free finish when this stage is completed.

• Step 3:  Fine 1500 Grit Pad is used to maintain polished floors as is it cleans and prepares the floor for high polish

• Removes finest scratches

• Conditions stone & concrete floors for the final polishing

• Can be used as a regular maintenance pad.

 Fine #1500 Grit 

• Intended for both daily cleaning and polishing, producing a clear reflective shine.

  • All floors types and finishes

  • A+ Maintenance Pad

  • Regular finishing / Daily for High Gloss.

• This pad actually starts the polishing process.  Follow the same procedure as in Step 2, covering the exact same areas.

• Look for a silky luster to the surface when this stage is completed.

• If you are using the 3000 Grit Pad every day and the floor is in good condition, but is losing some of its luster, use the 1500 Grit Pad for one day to “Snap Back” the floor.

• After one day of use, switch to the 3000 Very Fine Grit Pad and use it every day to maintain the floor.

• Step 4:  Very Fine 3000 Grit Pad finishes off the 4-Step Process

• A+ to use as a normal daily maintenance pad

• Produces & maintains a Wet Look shine

• Can be used on: Concrete, Stone, Terrazzo, Tile & VCT

• Finishes off the four step process leaving a polish sheen with the highest shine available

• Daily use will maintain and improve the polish shine.

 Very Fine #3000 Grit Pad 

FINAL POLISHING PAD:

• The final polishing 3000 Grit Pad is used as part as a light restoration program:  Make 5 passes over the floor, covering the exact same area as completed with the pads in the previous steps

• The best polish will be achieved if this pad is used dry with the maximum head speed and pressure that can be achieved with your machine.

• When used everyday wet or dry the 3000 Green Pad will clean and maintain the floor while producing the highest possible shine.

• Step 5:  8000 Buff Pad is an optional and finishing pad to make the shine on the floor "pop"

• Produces & maintains a wet shine look

• Can be used on: Concrete, Stone, Terrazzo, Tile & VCT.

 #8000 Buff Pad 

• Designed for dry use but is commonly used wet.

• Adjust the pad speed and down pressure to the maximum that your machine can achieve. 

• When used everyday wet or dry the 8000 Buff Pad will clean and maintain the floor while producing the highest sheen possible.

• Most aggressive or extra coarse

• For damaged floors or used after grinding

• HD removal of scratches & discoloration

• Deep surface renovation, for use on a very bad floor.

#100 Grit - Black

• Very aggressive, coarse grit

• For damaged floors or use after grinding

• HD removal of scratches & discoloration

#200 Grit - Orange