Lithofin OIL-EX - Usage Guide
Lithofin OIL-EX - Usage Guide
Special paste for removing oil and grease stains from stone and porous surfaces. Works by poultice method - the paste draws oil out of the stone through capillary action. The only effective method for deep oil stains that have penetrated into the stone's pore structure.
Ideal For
- Oil stains on marble countertops
- Cooking oil on granite
- Grease on sandstone
- Motor oil on concrete garage floors
Dilution Ratios
| Situation | Dilution |
|---|---|
| Standard | Ready to use paste - do not dilute |
How to Apply
Method: Apply as thick paste - cover with cling film
Coverage: Spot treatment - 0.5-1 kg per stain
Curing/drying time: 2-24 hours (depending on stain depth)
Reapplication: As needed - repeat for deep stains
Surface Compatibility
| Surface | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Marble | excellent | Very effective on marble oil stains |
| Granite | excellent | Effective even on dense granite |
| Limestone | excellent | Essential for porous limestone |
| Sandstone | excellent | Very effective - porous stone responds well |
| Bluestone | excellent | Works well on bluestone |
| Concrete | excellent | Very effective on porous concrete |
| Terrazzo | excellent | Effective poultice method for terrazzo |
| Terracotta | excellent | Essential for porous terracotta |
| Cotto | excellent | Very effective on absorbent cotto |
| Slate | good | Effective on slate |
| Basalt | good | Effective but basalt is very dense |
| Clinker | good | Works on clinker |
| Porcelain | caution | Usually not needed - wipe surface oil instead |
| Ceramic | caution | Usually not needed on glazed surfaces |
| Quartz Composite | caution | Surface treatment usually sufficient |
| Glass Mosaic | never | Glass doesn't absorb oil |
Do Not Use On
- Non-porous surfaces where oil sits on surface (just wipe)
Safety Precautions
- Cover with cling film to prevent drying
- May need multiple applications for old stains
- Clean surface afterwards with appropriate cleaner
Works Well With
- Lithofin MN Wash & Clean
- Lithofin MN Stain-Stop
- Lithofin MN Power-Clean
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