[Graeme Smith]

What is Hulk (chemically) and how does it make the marble/travertine go shiny. Are there cheaper alternatives?

[Rob Hall]

That IS the cheap alternative.

[Graeme Smith]

Thanks Rob but how/why does it work?

[craignozza]

Its a crystalisation powder it works by producing heat and friction from the wire wool pad on your rotary and the chemical  which creates a chemical reaction with the calcium in the stone hence the glass finish... Its a bit overated and wouldnt reccomend doing unless you have some kind of maintence plan agreed with the customer as it dont last that long .If you havnt already you would be better off doing a course and learning how to polish properly with diamonds .. Kevin martin on this forum should be able to see you right with that 
Cheers craig

[Rob Hall]

Thanks Rob but how/why does it work?

I agree with craignozza, although I cant tell you how long it lasts...what I would reiterate though is...Get the customer into a maintenance contract.
Alternatively, use the diamonds, the shine probably lasts longer and by the time the shine has gone, they have forgotten all about you.
So, Hulk it is for me!!

[Jamie Pearson]

You don't use wire wool with it you use horsehair, white or red pads.

It is a maintenance product mainly and takes a good bit of practise to ensure you don't over polish and make orange peel on the surface. You need to be careful not to overuse the product.

I have used it for best part of 15 years. We have tried other brands but our guys know the product well and how to get the best from it.

[Kev Martin]

You don't use wire wool with it you use horsehair, white or red pads.

It is a maintenance product mainly and takes a good bit of practise to ensure you don't over polish and make orange peel on the surface. You need to be careful not to overuse the product.

I have used it for best part of 15 years. We have tried other brands but our guys know the product well and how to get the best from it.

Jamie

Have you tried Aqua Mix Reviver?  Fantastic product if you like crystallization but like Hulk difficult to get right and expensive!  PS  How much is Hulk?

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd

[Rob Hall]

You don't use wire wool with it you use horsehair, white or red pads.

It is a maintenance product mainly and takes a good bit of practise to ensure you don't over polish and make orange peel on the surface. You need to be careful not to overuse the product.

I have used it for best part of 15 years. We have tried other brands but our guys know the product well and how to get the best from it.

Jamie

Have you tried Aqua Mix Reviver?  Fantastic product if you like crystallization but like Hulk difficult to get right and expensive!  PS  How much is Hulk?

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd

I have used reviver on Kevs course...one word...BRILLIANT!

[Kev Martin]

I also noticed on their MSDS Sheet that Hulk increases the Slip CoEfficient but it doesn't say in wet or dry.  Normally when you polish any surface to a high shine the CoF increases in the dry provided you are wearing the correct footwear but decreases significantly in the wet.

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd

[craignozza]

(You don't use wire wool with it you use horsehair, white or red pads.)

My bad i was thinking of fluid not powder 

[Jamie Pearson]

I also noticed on their MSDS Sheet that Hulk increases the Slip CoEfficient but it doesn't say in wet or dry.  Normally when you polish any surface to a high shine the CoF increases in the dry provided you are wearing the correct footwear but decreases significantly in the wet.

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd

My understanding was that it was marketed for use after polishing to 400 grit. This way the floor wasnt smoothed out as much retaining some grip. There is definately a feel (dry) when walking on the floor that it is griping the foot. In some cases its "squeaky"

Is Aqua MIx Reviver a polishing powder?

[Kev Martin]

Jamie

Yes but a powder in liquid suspension.  So you mix it prior to using into a paste.  Do you want me to see if I can send you some to try?  Gratis of Course

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd

[Jamie Pearson]

Do you want me to see if I can send you some to try? 

That would be great, thanks. I believe Craig is placing an order as I type. Can it go with that?