{"product_id":"lithofin-mn-polish-cream-black","title":"Lithofin MN Polish Cream Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eYour 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Polish Crème Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolish Crème is a neutral maintenance polish for dark \u003ca href=\"\/en-mt\/pages\/stone-granite\"\u003enatural stone\u003c\/a\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack granite vanity tops - apply undiluted, 100 ml\/m².\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePolished basalt window sills - apply undiluted, 100 ml\/m².\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmall marble shelves that lost gloss - apply undiluted, 100 ml\/m², expect extra buffing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSlate bathroom ledges after deep cleaning - apply undiluted, 100 ml\/m² to renew sheen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFollow-up to \u003ca href=\"\/en-mt\/pages\/problem-stain-protection\"\u003estain-protection\u003c\/a\u003e treatments - use undiluted after surface has cured 48 h.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Apply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShake the bottle 10 seconds, then pour a hazelnut-sized amount onto a soft cotton cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMassage the cream over 1 m² in tight circles for 60 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLet the film haze for 2 minutes, then buff with a clean microfiber until the cloth glides freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor higher gloss, repeat once after 15 minutes; do not rinse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou cover 10 m² per litre (≈5 m² per 500 ml). Surface can be used immediately; full water repellency reaches peak after 30 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSurface Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGranite and \u003ca href=\"\/en-mt\/pages\/stone-basalt\"\u003ebasalt\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the Right Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor long-term oil and wine protection, use \u003ca href=\"\/en-mt\/products\/lithofin-mn-stain-stop\"\u003eMN Stain-Stop\u003c\/a\u003e first. For routine weekly washing, switch to \u003ca href=\"\/en-mt\/products\/lithofin-mn-wash-and-clean\"\u003eMN Wash \u0026amp; Clean\u003c\/a\u003e. Polish Crème sits between the two: it renews gloss and adds short-term repellency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWarm the stone to 20-25 °C with a hairdryer; the cream spreads 25 % farther and buffs faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse a white non-abrasive pad on edges; it applies even pressure, preventing darker streaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApply a second coat only after the first coat turns fully transparent; this doubles the water contact angle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lithofin","offers":[{"title":"standaard","offer_id":56880118956364,"sku":"176-21-EU","price":28.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/6485\/3068\/files\/lithofin-mn-politoer-creme.jpg?v=1781188983","url":"https:\/\/ixstone.com\/en-mt\/products\/lithofin-mn-polish-cream-black","provider":"adh23084u","version":"1.0","type":"link"}