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    Bottle of Whiskey! altec's Avatar
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    Damp sponge you say? I'll have to check that out!
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    Quote Originally Posted by altec View Post
    Damp sponge you say? I'll have to check that out!
    WAY better than sanding. Even if you don't do a perfect job, use your knife to knock down the big chunks, then _lightly_ go over it with a slightly damp sponge to smooth the imperfections. Be careful about getting the sponge too wet as it will smear and cause streaks. I use the big sponges that you would normally use for tile grouting cleanup. Keep a bucket of clean water nearby and constantly rinse and wring out the sponge. Added benefit? No dust.
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    If you can't hack it, you don't own it! Oneslowz28's Avatar
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    Terry, does that granite have a name? I would like to see if any of the yards around here have some I could see in person. I must have shown that photo to 15 people today and every single person thought it was some of the best they have ever seen.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Oneslowz28 View Post
    Terry, does that granite have a name?
    I think it looks like a 'Wilfred', but that's just me.
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    Wow Terry, that looks absolutely remarkable. I am so impressed!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Oneslowz28 View Post
    Terry, does that granite have a name? I would like to see if any of the yards around here have some I could see in person. I must have shown that photo to 15 people today and every single person thought it was some of the best they have ever seen.
    Victoria Regia.

    Most look like the first photo. Some (like the ones we like), look like the second photo. It has more reds and oranges mixed in.

    You really have to see it in person for the full effect. Photo's in this case do not do that work of art justice.

    Speaking of art, I must admit that the first time I went to look at granite, I did not know what to expect. Where I work, there are several dozen granite shops within 5 miles and one day I went to lunch to get an idea of what to show the wife. I was so awed at the granite and marble, that lunch lasted over 3 hours...
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