Kev Martin

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Re: Monster stripping brushes
« Reply #20 on: July 20, 2013, 08:19:55 pm »
Actually we have been trialling the Diamond 17" for over a year. There is still some tweaking required with them for Marble but they work well on other natural stone. The ones I am impressed with the most are the ceramic.

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd
Tiling Logistics Ltd
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Rob Hall

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Re: Monster stripping brushes
« Reply #21 on: July 21, 2013, 09:20:21 am »
Actually we have been trialling the Diamond 17" for over à test. There is still some tweaking required with them for Marble but they work well on orner natural stone. The ones i am impressed with the most are the ceramic.

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd
Tiling Logistics Ltd
I don't tend to use them on Marble/Polished Limestone. My opinion is, there are better products available.
I use them for more difficult surfaces...Slate (removing slate seal)...Terrocotta (Wax removal)...Brushed Stone where dirt is trapped. Unfilled Travertine is a difficult one, this is where the brushes REALLY work at their best.

Kev Martin

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Re: Monster stripping brushes
« Reply #22 on: July 21, 2013, 01:02:44 pm »
Rob

You see this is where I totally agree with you!  I find in all those situations mentioned in your post that some Aqua mix Heavy Duty, a soft to medium brush and honing powder are brilliant especially so and moreover on unfilled travertine!!!

Strange isn't it how different people find different methods more effective?

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd
Tiling Logistics Ltd
"Natural Stone Restoration Specialists" Tel: 0121 773 9129
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martin shelley

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Re: Monster stripping brushes
« Reply #23 on: July 21, 2013, 05:04:29 pm »
Rob

You see this is where I totally agree with you!  I find in all those situations mentioned in your post that some Aqua mix Heavy Duty, a soft to medium brush and honing powder are brilliant especially so and moreover on unfilled travertine!!!

Strange isn't it how different people find different methods more effective?

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd
Tiling Logistics Ltd

This was what I was getting at Kevin.   I think it's a personal thing and depends on the floor in question, but abrasive brushes at 220 grit and 500 grit, which I would prefers don't seem to be readily available in the UK, or a last they were not. Maybe I'm wrong.

I was looking at getting some sent from Malish a couple of years back, but at a nice expense, where as the honing powders are cheap and available.     

Also the general consensus on the American forums is that honing powders preform better than abrasive brushes, jumping from grits are more flexible and much lower initial investment.

How are your diamond brushes coming along, any closer to a release date.  From what Antony has said, they sound very impressive.

Rob Hall

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Re: Monster stripping brushes
« Reply #24 on: July 21, 2013, 09:55:01 pm »
Martin
What are you using 220 and 500 grit on? It must be delicate work that you are doing?

Kev Martin

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Re: Monster stripping brushes
« Reply #25 on: July 22, 2013, 08:04:20 am »
Rob

You see this is where I totally agree with you!  I find in all those situations mentioned in your post that some Aqua mix Heavy Duty, a soft to medium brush and honing powder are brilliant especially so and moreover on unfilled travertine!!!

Strange isn't it how different people find different methods more effective?

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd
Tiling Logistics Ltd

Martin

I have diamond brushes in 10 different grits from 100 grit all the way through to 12500 grit.  If you let me know what you want to try them on we will be able to advise.  We have tested them on Granite, Marble, Travertine, Terrazzo, Limestone, Porcelain, Encaustics and Slate with fantastic results.  However, we also have a ceramic brush range on trial and I am even more impressed with them!

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd
Tiling Logistics Ltd

This was what I was getting at Kevin.   I think it's a personal thing and depends on the floor in question, but abrasive brushes at 220 grit and 500 grit, which I would prefers don't seem to be readily available in the UK, or a last they were not. Maybe I'm wrong.

I was looking at getting some sent from Malish a couple of years back, but at a nice expense, where as the honing powders are cheap and available.     

Also the general consensus on the American forums is that honing powders preform better than abrasive brushes, jumping from grits are more flexible and much lower initial investment.

How are your diamond brushes coming along, any closer to a release date.  From what Antony has said, they sound very impressive.
"Natural Stone Restoration Specialists" Tel: 0121 773 9129
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Rob Hall

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Re: Monster stripping brushes
« Reply #26 on: July 22, 2013, 09:31:51 pm »
How much are the 4" and 17" Kevin? For Cabide...Diamond and Ceramic?
What is the benefit of ceramic over the others?

Rob Hall

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Re: Monster stripping brushes
« Reply #27 on: July 24, 2013, 12:02:20 am »
Any prices yet Kevin?

Rob Hall

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Re: Monster stripping brushes
« Reply #28 on: July 24, 2013, 10:14:30 pm »
Does it normally take this long to get a price??

Floor_Tony

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Re: Monster stripping brushes
« Reply #29 on: July 25, 2013, 06:16:59 am »
Rob

Kevin is busy on a course have a bit of patience,

Tony
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Rob Hall

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Re: Monster stripping brushes
« Reply #30 on: July 25, 2013, 07:35:58 am »
Rob

Kevin is busy on a course have a bit of patience,

Tony
Mine must be a difficult question to answer Tony. He has managed to reply to many others while on the course????
When Kevin asked for my prices I managed to answer within one day! Despite being at work.

Maybe you know the prices and the benefits of ceramic over other brushes? ;D

Kev Martin

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Re: Monster stripping brushes
« Reply #31 on: July 25, 2013, 11:26:57 am »
Rob

Kevin is busy on a course have a bit of patience,

Tony
Mine must be a difficult question to answer Tony. He has managed to reply to many others while on the course????
When Kevin asked for my prices I managed to answer within one day! Despite being at work.

Maybe you know the prices and the benefits of ceramic over other brushes? ;D

Rob

I answer the majority of posts on here very quickly and I also offer a lot of advice and  post methods on how to do things.  However, I have just got back off a very intensive course which demanded my full attention for 10 hours a day and evening work that is why you have had no reply.

I am happy to discuss the system with you on the phone in confidence but I am not yet ready to discuss it on here for various reasons.

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd
Tiling Logistics
"Natural Stone Restoration Specialists" Tel: 0121 773 9129
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Rob Hall

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Re: Monster stripping brushes
« Reply #32 on: July 25, 2013, 07:59:12 pm »
 ??? but its ok for you to ask my price on an open forum?? ??? ??? ??? ::)roll

Kev Martin

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Re: Monster stripping brushes
« Reply #33 on: July 25, 2013, 08:42:43 pm »
??? but its ok for you to ask my price on an open forum?? ??? ??? ??? ::)roll

Rob

I had or have absolutely no interest in prices of 4" Brushes!  They are of no use to me!  I was interested in the prices of 17" which you couldn't tell me or disclose a decision which I respected.  Please therfore try and understand I have spent £1000's of pounds developing my system and am unable to discuss it in full at the moment.

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd
Tiling Logistics Ltd
"Natural Stone Restoration Specialists" Tel: 0121 773 9129
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Rob Hall

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Re: Monster stripping brushes
« Reply #34 on: July 25, 2013, 09:03:23 pm »
Ok Kevin. Your research and development is fully respected here. When you can, I would be very interested in the +'s and -'s of ceramic brushes 'v' diamond and or carbide.

I am not sure if you are reading my posts in an aggressive manner, I would like to point out that in no way am I trying to be difficult, I simply believe ALL viewers on here will benefit from these new ideas and products.

I look forward to seeing your new products and maybe, if you are a nice chap, I may even buy some ;D ;D ;D

Kev Martin

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Re: Monster stripping brushes
« Reply #35 on: July 26, 2013, 06:27:16 am »
Rob

I have many different projects on the go!  Probably too many to be fair.  However, all this work is primarily to help Marblelife Ltd progress and improve in Stone restoration.  Sure it all leads to advancement in the industry and ultimately the hard work and research of course benefits Tiling Logistics Ltd financially hopefully.  There is an issue with Diamond Brushes and if we can't get it resolved then we will not be selling or marketing them.

If you are really really nice when and if they come to market I may allow you to join the queue and purchase some from us. ;D ;D ;D ;D

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd
Tiling Logistics Ltd
"Natural Stone Restoration Specialists" Tel: 0121 773 9129
www.tilinglogistics.co.uk | www.marblelife.co.uk  http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Tiling-Logistics

Rob Hall

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Re: Monster stripping brushes
« Reply #36 on: July 26, 2013, 07:27:05 pm »
Rob

I have many different projects on the go!  Probably too many to be fair.  However, all this work is primarily to help Marblelife Ltd progress and improve in Stone restoration.  Sure it all leads to advancement in the industry and ultimately the hard work and research of course benefits Tiling Logistics Ltd financially hopefully.  There is an issue with Diamond Brushes and if we can't get it resolved then we will not be selling or marketing them.

If you are really really nice when and if they come to market I may allow you to join the queue and purchase some from us. ;D ;D ;D ;D

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd
Tiling Logistics Ltd
This is where it gets really interesting.
I have never had a problem with my Diamond brushes. What seems to be the problem?

Kev Martin

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Re: Monster stripping brushes
« Reply #37 on: July 28, 2013, 09:01:18 pm »
Rob

I have many different projects on the go!  Probably too many to be fair.  However, all this work is primarily to help Marblelife Ltd progress and improve in Stone restoration.  Sure it all leads to advancement in the industry and ultimately the hard work and research of course benefits Tiling Logistics Ltd financially hopefully.  There is an issue with Diamond Brushes and if we can't get it resolved then we will not be selling or marketing them.

If you are really really nice when and if they come to market I may allow you to join the queue and purchase some from us. ;D ;D ;D ;D

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd
Tiling Logistics Ltd
This is where it gets really interesting.
I have never had a problem with my Diamond brushes. What seems to be the problem?


Rob

OK I understand that but you have only tried the 4"!  So if my thinking is correct you are using them on a hand machine or an angle grinder at a guess?  If so at what RPM?

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd
Tiling Logistics Ltd
"Natural Stone Restoration Specialists" Tel: 0121 773 9129
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Rob Hall

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Re: Monster stripping brushes
« Reply #38 on: July 29, 2013, 07:53:00 pm »
Rob

I have many different projects on the go!  Probably too many to be fair.  However, all this work is primarily to help Marblelife Ltd progress and improve in Stone restoration.  Sure it all leads to advancement in the industry and ultimately the hard work and research of course benefits Tiling Logistics Ltd financially hopefully.  There is an issue with Diamond Brushes and if we can't get it resolved then we will not be selling or marketing them.

If you are really really nice when and if they come to market I may allow you to join the queue and purchase some from us. ;D ;D ;D ;D

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd
Tiling Logistics Ltd
This is where it gets really interesting.
I have never had a problem with my Diamond brushes. What seems to be the problem?


Rob

OK I understand that but you have only tried the 4"!  So if my thinking is correct you are using them on a hand machine or an angle grinder at a guess?  If so at what RPM?

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd
Tiling Logistics Ltd
Yes, the 4" are the best thing I have ever found for removal of sealers such as Lithofin Slate Seal. Also, the are brilliant grout cleaners. I also do floors under 20sqm with them as there is no waiting around for removal chemicals to work. I use them on a Variable speed flex machine on the lowest setting. I will try and get a small video done and show you on here via youtube.