How does this do with stains, like coffee? Is it necessary to buy special cleaner? How does this compare with Rustoleum Transformations? anyone know?
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The top coat handles very well. Depends on how many coats you decide on. We did three thin coats. Everything wipes off with ease. :)))) I found this product less expensive than the mausoleum products and we're very satisfied.
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I did our beach house dinning room table, which takes a lot of abuse. The kit comes with a high gloss top coat paint. I am very please I used this product and I have had no issues with stains.
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I've had this on my counter tops for about a year now, and have had no problems at all. It has a very hard clear coat that cleans easily with soapy water, Windex, etc. I've had blueberry, coffee, and any kind of spill that you can think of, and have always been able to wipe them off with no effort. Can't answer about the Rustoleum products as I've never used them.
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There is a black primer that covers all the stains and in my opinion it far more exceeds rustoleum
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stains wipe away and do not penetrate the sealed counter. Don't know about rustoleum but the Giani Granite kit is great and easy to apply. you will love it.
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I've cleaned dried coffee and fruit juice on my counter with no ill effects so far. I just use dish soap on a sponge to clean surfaces. I have no experience with the Rustoleum Transformation product.
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Coffee stains wipe right off with water. If you get a dried on food spot, just put some water on it to soften it, and wipe it away. I only use dish soap and water to clean my counters. No special cleaner, although they do sell something. I did my kitchen a year ago and it still looks great. I think the other product looks like speckled formica, not granite, so this is the perfect choice for the granite look. Friends who see it can't believe I only spent $75 to totally transform my kitchen. I did a bath too, and it is perfect. Good Luck!
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Hi, I didn't apply leather finish after dying my shoes. I watched a YouTube video and a lady dyed some rather worn shoes with a gorgeous orangish/rust dye. They turned out fabulously, and she dyed SUEDE shoes! That is what I did, only black and newish shoes. She said hers were suede, and it worked great. The package says not to dye suede, but I did anyway. I am not sorry! The color is fabulous and I just brushed them with a soft brush after they were dry. I am not doing anything else to them - mostly because they look good and they are suede. I would suggest reading the package. I don't remember afterwards applications. Sorry! Hi, I didn't apply leather finish after dying my shoes. I watched a YouTube video and a lady dyed some rather worn shoes with a gorgeous orangish/rust dye. They turned out fabulously, and she dyed SUEDE shoes! That is what I did, only black and newish shoes. She said hers were suede, and it worked great. The package says not to dye suede, but I did anyway. I am not sorry! The color is fabulous and I just brushed them with a soft brush after they were dry. I am not doing anything else to them - mostly because they look good and they are suede. I would suggest reading the package. I don't... » Read More Hi, I didn't apply leather finish after dying my shoes. I watched a YouTube video and a lady dyed some rather worn shoes with a gorgeous orangish/rust dye. They turned out fabulously, and she dyed SUEDE shoes! That is what I did, only black and newish shoes. She said hers were suede, and it worked great. The package says not to dye suede, but I did anyway. I am not sorry! The color is fabulous and I just brushed them with a soft brush after they were dry. I am not doing anything else to them - mostly because they look good and they are suede. I would suggest reading the package. I don't remember afterwards applications. Sorry! « Show Less
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My wife tells me that if the countertop has been cleaned and dried, application of the Jubilee according to its instructions will improve the appearance of the countertop. It won't remove stains. There are too many factors involved to state it will improve the shine to your satisfaction.
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In my use of the product it takes out streaks and makes refrigerator surfaces look smooth and streak free. I have never used it on anything coffee stained. I would suggest a scratch less soft scrub, then the stainless cleaner would bring back the shine.
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The product dries to its own color. (I don't remember how long it took to dry.) I knew ahead of time that I'd need to paint over the Rust Reformer. I had a large paint flake that I took to the paint store to get new paint that was color matched. That way, I was able to cover the bare spots, as well as the places the brush had smeared. Because I was able to get matching paint, the whole repair looks seamless. You could try getting those color swatches from different brands of paint, if you can't get a paint sample from your item. You might get lucky and find something that's a close match. The product dries to its own color. (I don't remember how long it took to dry.) I knew ahead of time that I'd need to paint over the Rust Reformer. I had a large paint flake that I took to the paint store to get new paint that was color matched. That way, I was able to cover the bare spots, as well as the places the brush had smeared. Because I was able to get matching paint, the whole repair looks seamless. You could try getting those color swatches from different brands of paint, if you can't get a paint sample from your item. You might get lucky and find something that's a close match.
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Is the build up coffee stains or mineral deposits? If it is just coffee stains believe it or not a trick my mother taught me was to use a denture tablet. Sounds strange but fill it with warm water, add the tablet and let it sit. After a few hours open the thermal carafe and pour it out, you will see it just come right out, rinse well and your done. It's a simple trick and sometimes i just let it sit overnite and it's clean in the morning. Good luck
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It works best on porous natural stones but can also work on metal but you need several applications and elbow grease. I tried on my Stainless steel grill, it removed the rust. But it will not restore it to original condition. You still can see little bit of dark mark where the stain was. But, you can achieve 80% improvement in overall appearance. It won't damage the surface that does not have any rust. Hope it helps!
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I love this product !!! It works on new stains as well as old, dry stains. To remove old, dry stains I mist the stain with water (mist only to moisten the top layer; do not moisten down to the pad ). Let stain sit a little while and then continue using the product as though the stain was new.
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Elbow grease...lol...the silica is what removes the minor scratches by its abrasive/polishing action, what removes stains is in question??? Detergents what ever ones those be, maybe the same thing that is in Techron...anyway, I am a quantum mechanic not an organic chemist but highly recommend wearing gloves and not breathing too many fumes. The Le Creuset pan cleaner works pretty well too for cleaning the Kohler sinks, maybe both products come from the same fountain....
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I avoid using dishwashers and one of the best products I have found for removing coffee residue, even heavy build up, is oxi clean. A short occasional soak, and very thorough rinse, should keep it piping clean.
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I tried it on my sun visors which are a similar material to carpet, but not exactly. While the rustolium is supposed to work, i found that the duplicolor fabric and vinyl worked much better on the visors because it was a bit thinner and absorbed better in the fabric. With the duplicolor The fabric is still more or less the same texture afterward. The rustoleum however gooped up on the fabric because it was thicker and did not penetrate it and looked bad and was not the same texture but now a hard feeling with globs here and there. I ended up deciding on a lighter color grey so went to junk yard to get another set of sun visors and I painted them only with the duplicolor. They cam out the best. So I suggest the duplicolor for all cloth fabrics and rugs and the rustoleum for vinyl and plastic only.
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From previous research, owning another brand and then use of this one, I definitely give this one a thumbs up. It is not something that lifts out stains which you should know by the description of how it works but it does a good job for that which is stated. Excellent on ceramic floors, much easier than a mop. Since you have a small dog I would like to mention that it is also great on carpets. I add a drop of pure essential oil specific to my purpose, sometime fragrance, sometimes to disinfect. It steams the carpet but does not leave it wet. Great for fending off any potential mold, fleas, germs, etc. Hope this helps answer your question. From previous research, owning another brand and then use of this one, I definitely give this one a thumbs up. It is not something that lifts out stains which you should know by the description of how it works but it does a good job for that which is stated. Excellent on ceramic floors, much easier than a mop. Since you have a small dog I would like to mention that it is also great on carpets. I add a drop of pure essential oil specific to my purpose, sometime fragrance, sometimes to disinfect. It steams the carpet but does not leave it wet. Great for fending off any potential mold, fleas,... » Read More From previous research, owning another brand and then use of this one, I definitely give this one a thumbs up. It is not something that lifts out stains which you should know by the description of how it works but it does a good job for that which is stated. Excellent on ceramic floors, much easier than a mop. Since you have a small dog I would like to mention that it is also great on carpets. I add a drop of pure essential oil specific to my purpose, sometime fragrance, sometimes to disinfect. It steams the carpet but does not leave it wet. Great for fending off any potential mold, fleas, germs, etc. Hope this helps answer your question. « Show Less
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It says it needs hot water, but I'd try it with cold if you anticipate needing it often. One thing to be careful of is the amount of soap you add. The amount that's called for seems to be a bit too much--at least for my wool carpeting. Any residue attracts dirt like a magnet! I think I'm going to try clear water and a surface stain remover.
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I sanded down the old RustOleum paint and used IdeaPaint. IdeaPaint works as designed. I've had it for about 18 months now and it still works great.
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Jerry I have never had this happen and owned this mug for many years. When it starts getting coffee stains inside, my wife fills the mug with a mixture of clorox and liquid detergent overnight and it is bright and shiny next morning. RInse out with boliing water and no after taste. Maybe the new mugs have a different O-ring compositon or material in the lid, but never had your problem.Bill
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Yes, it stains rather quickly. It is fixable though, I do a deep clean with a cleaner meant to remove coffee buildup (people say a tiny amount of bleach would work too) once a week. But I spend most if the week with a tea-stained mug.
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I was told that you can get a treated cloth that would work on it like it would on jewelry to help wipe away tarnish. Since I only use it to tamp in dry coffee I just wipe off with paper towel before putting it up, then occasionally hand wash & dry.