A previous owner of our boat placed a hot pan on the Corian counter top, leaving a faint but obvious white ring. Any ideas on how to remove the mark (other than replacing the counter top)?
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corian repair
it is my understanding that corian will "sand" out any mark or stains that are there. You need to use a fine fine sandpaper or emery cloth,if this does not work (mark inbedded to deep)try talking to a countertop installer or factory rep.It is my understanding they they can be repaired or sections replaced easily with no or very little evidence of repair. Good Luck !
it is my understanding that corian will "sand" out any mark or stains that are there. You need to use a fine fine sandpaper or emery cloth,if this does not work (mark inbedded to deep)try talking to a countertop installer or factory rep.It is my understanding they they can be repaired or sections replaced easily with no or very little evidence of repair. Good Luck !
Sound Advice
Pete has given you good advice. Corian is a solid surface material. The color goes completely through it. You can sand and buff out scratches and slight discolorations. A temperature discoloration may or may not come out. If money isn't a problem, call an Authorized Corian installer. They can buff it out or splice a new section. If you want to try it yourself, here are the major steps. You will need: Orbital sander wet N dry sandpaper 120 220 400 600 1000 1500 rotary buffer with wool pad 3m fine cut buffing compound & 3m scratch remover or finish glaze. These materials are readily available at any automotive store. I would start with just buffing compound and see if it comes out easy. If not, start sanding. Don't just sand the spot or you will leave a dip in the counter. Once the spot is gone, use finer and finer paper until all sanding scratches are gone. (Keep the area wet throughout sanding process). Now buff with 3M fine then glaze. This should produce a mirror like finish when done. Careful to cover the surrounding area when buffing. Compound will tend to sling all over. Don't be surprised if your repair looks better than the other counters and you end up buffing them all. Good Luck Ward
Pete has given you good advice. Corian is a solid surface material. The color goes completely through it. You can sand and buff out scratches and slight discolorations. A temperature discoloration may or may not come out. If money isn't a problem, call an Authorized Corian installer. They can buff it out or splice a new section. If you want to try it yourself, here are the major steps. You will need: Orbital sander wet N dry sandpaper 120 220 400 600 1000 1500 rotary buffer with wool pad 3m fine cut buffing compound & 3m scratch remover or finish glaze. These materials are readily available at any automotive store. I would start with just buffing compound and see if it comes out easy. If not, start sanding. Don't just sand the spot or you will leave a dip in the counter. Once the spot is gone, use finer and finer paper until all sanding scratches are gone. (Keep the area wet throughout sanding process). Now buff with 3M fine then glaze. This should produce a mirror like finish when done. Careful to cover the surrounding area when buffing. Compound will tend to sling all over. Don't be surprised if your repair looks better than the other counters and you end up buffing them all. Good Luck Ward
In worst case...
you can get a new piece of Corian and roll-on contact cement the new piece over the old. Just make sure it is warm (the temperature) and roll on the cement thin and evenly. Good luck.
you can get a new piece of Corian and roll-on contact cement the new piece over the old. Just make sure it is warm (the temperature) and roll on the cement thin and evenly. Good luck.
this is corian, not formica
Dave, you're thinking of formica, not corian. corian the color goes all the way thru, it's not a thin laminate like formica. pete and ward's directions for buffing/sanding are correct
Dave, you're thinking of formica, not corian. corian the color goes all the way thru, it's not a thin laminate like formica. pete and ward's directions for buffing/sanding are correct
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