Lithofin MN Polish Cream Black

Your polished black granite countertop in the kitchen used to reflect light like a mirror, but daily wiping leaves dull smears and tiny water spots. Lithofin MN Polish Crème -zwart- restores that deep, inky shine in one quick application, sealing micro-scratches and boosting water repellency.

What Polish Crème Does

Polish Crème is a neutral maintenance polish for dark natural stone. With a pH of 7.5 it lays down micro-thin wax and silicone resins that fill pores ≤0.2 µm and harden immediately. The black pigment masks minute abrasions, while the hydrophobic film raises water contact angle to 95 ° within 10 minutes, so spills bead instead of soaking in.

When to Use

• Black granite vanity tops - apply undiluted, 100 ml/m².
• Polished basalt window sills - apply undiluted, 100 ml/m².
• Small marble shelves that lost gloss - apply undiluted, 100 ml/m², expect extra buffing.
• Slate bathroom ledges after deep cleaning - apply undiluted, 100 ml/m² to renew sheen.
• Follow-up to stain-protection treatments - use undiluted after surface has cured 48 h.

How to Apply

1. Shake the bottle 10 seconds, then pour a hazelnut-sized amount onto a soft cotton cloth.
2. Massage the cream over 1 m² in tight circles for 60 seconds.
3. Let the film haze for 2 minutes, then buff with a clean microfiber until the cloth glides freely.
4. For higher gloss, repeat once after 15 minutes; do not rinse.

You cover 10 m² per litre (≈5 m² per 500 ml). Surface can be used immediately; full water repellency reaches peak after 30 minutes.

Surface Compatibility

Granite and basalt score Mohs 7 and accept the wax matrix without colour shift, giving an “excellent” rating. Polished marble, slate and bluestone score Mohs 3-4; the neutral formula will not etch them, but you may need extra hand-buffing to close their medium porosity. Do not use on honed, unpolished or rough stone, as the cream will streak.

Choosing the Right Product

For long-term oil and wine protection, use MN Stain-Stop first. For routine weekly washing, switch to MN Wash & Clean. Polish Crème sits between the two: it renews gloss and adds short-term repellency.

Pro Tips

• Warm the stone to 20-25 °C with a hairdryer; the cream spreads 25 % farther and buffs faster.
• Use a white non-abrasive pad on edges; it applies even pressure, preventing darker streaks.
• Apply a second coat only after the first coat turns fully transparent; this doubles the water contact angle.