MARMOSHINE-WAX

MARMOSHINE-WAX is a premium wax-based stone polish specially formulated to enhance the natural beauty, depth of color, and high-gloss brilliance of polished natural stone surfaces while providing durable protection against everyday wear and tear. Formulated with an advanced blend of high-grade natural and synthetic waxes, MARMOSHINE-WAX establishes a protective barrier that seals micro-pores, enriches natural veining and color tones, and delivers outstanding resistance against dust accumulation, dirt pickup, water spots, light stains, and minor surface scuff marks. Designed for both professional fabrication polishing and routine architectural maintenance, MARMOSHINE-WAX dries rapidly within 15 to 20 minutes to a hazy film that buffs effortlessly with a microfiber cloth or low-speed polishing machine to achieve a deep, mirror-like, streak-free gloss. It is ideal for residential interiors, luxury hotels, commercial lobbies, marble floors, countertops, vanity tops, and decorative stone features.

Key Highlights

• Premium Wax-Based Stone Polish: Engineered with high-purity waxes to revitalize polished stone brilliance and enrich natural chromatic vibrancy.
• High Gloss & Optical Depth: Restores and amplifies mirror-like reflection without causing optical distortion, cloudiness, or sticky residues.
• Dust, Stain & Moisture Resistance: Forms an impermeable micro-wax barrier that repels dust, airborne grime, everyday spills, and moisture rings.
• Scratch & Scuff Reduction: Effectively conceals and reduces the appearance of micro-scratches, fine abrasions, and pedestrian traffic scuff marks.
• Fast-Drying & Easy Buffing: Dries uniformly within 15 to 20 minutes to a light haze, enabling effortless manual or mechanical buffing with minimal operator fatigue.
• Smooth, Streak-Free Finish: Eliminates buffing swirl marks and greasy drag lines, leaving a crystalline, touch-dry surface.
• High Coverage Efficiency: Delivers an expansive theoretical coverage of 40 to 60 m² per litre, making it exceptionally economical for large residential and commercial areas.
• 24-Month Shelf Life: Superior chemical stability in unopened packaging, ensuring 2 years of reliable performance.

Technical Specifications

Parameter / Property	Specification / Value
Product Name	MARMOSHINE-WAX
Product Classification	Premium wax-based natural stone polish & gloss enhancer
Physical Appearance	Smooth wax paste / emulsion
Viscosity	Medium viscosity (smooth, easy-to-spread paste)
pH Value	7.5 – 8.5 (Neutral to mildly alkaline)
Odour	Mild, characteristic
Finish / Optical Clarity	Deep, streak-free high gloss
Drying Time (to Haze)	15 – 20 minutes at 25°C
Buffing Window	Immediately after surface develops a light, uniform haze
Scratch Resistance	Improves resistance against micro-scuffs and light surface abrasions
Recommended Dilution	1:3 (Marmo Shine Liquid : Clean Water > 200 TDS) when used in liquid maintenance systems, or applied neat as a paste
Theoretical Coverage Rate	40 – 60 m² per litre (depending on stone porosity and surface finish)
Application Temperature Range	+10°C to +35°C (Ambient and surface temperature)
Standard Packaging Size	1 Litre container
Shelf Life	24 months in original, unopened packaging
Storage Temperature Range	+10°C to +30°C in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight

Application & Handling

Substrate Suitability & Preparation Compatible Substrates: Polished marble (Italian marble, Statuario, Carrara, Botticino), polished granite, limestone, onyx, travertine, agglomerate quartz, and polished terrazzo. Ensure the stone surface is structurally sound, clean, completely dry, and free from loose dust, dirt, grease, oils, and old residual wax build-up. For best results, pre-clean the stone surface using a neutral pH stone cleaner (such as MARMOCLEANER-MILD) and allow it to dry 100% bone-dry before application. Always perform a small test application on an inconspicuous corner or off-cut tile before full-scale treatment to evaluate gloss enhancement and stone response.

Application Procedure Ensure the ambient and stone surface temperature is strictly within +10°C to +35°C. Apply a very thin, uniform coat of MARMOSHINE-WAX over the clean stone surface using a soft lint-free microfiber cloth, foam applicator, or polishing pad. Important Rule: Do NOT apply thick, heavy coats. Heavy wax layers take longer to dry, produce uneven hazing, and make buffing difficult. Spread the product evenly in circular motions to ensure continuous, micro-thin saturation across the stone face.

Drying & Hazing Phase Allow the applied wax layer to air dry for approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Observe the surface until a uniform, light chalky haze develops across the treated area. Do NOT begin buffing while the wax remains wet, tacky, or moist.

Buffing & Polishing Once the light haze has formed, buff the surface vigorously using a clean, dry microfiber cloth or a low-speed rotary floor polisher (150–300 RPM) equipped with a white polishing pad or lamb's wool bonnet. Buff continuously until the haze completely disappears, revealing a deep, mirror-like, touch-dry crystalline gloss. Second Coat (Optional): If higher depth of reflection, deeper color enrichment, or enhanced protection is desired, apply a second ultra-thin coat after 30 minutes, allow to haze, and re-buff.

Do’s

• Ensure the stone surface is clean, dry, and free of dust and grease before application.
• Apply in very thin, uniform coats for maximum clarity and easy buffing.
• Use only clean, dry microfiber cloths, polishing bonnets, or soft pads.
• Buff only after the wax has dried to a visible light haze (15–20 minutes).
• Perform a trial patch on a small, inconspicuous area prior to large-scale use.
• Apply an additional coat if higher gloss or deeper protection is required.
• Maintain the treated waxed surface with pH-neutral cleaners like MARMOCLEANER-MILD.
• Keep the container tightly sealed immediately after dispensing.

Don’ts

• Do NOT apply on wet, damp, or moisture-saturated stone surfaces.
• Do NOT apply over dirty, dusty, greasy, or contaminated floors.
• Do NOT apply excessive or heavy amounts of wax paste in a single application.
• Do NOT attempt to buff before the wax has dried into a complete haze.
• Do NOT use abrasive scrub pads, wire wool, or scouring sponges on waxed surfaces.
• Do NOT expose freshly treated stone to heavy pedestrian traffic until fully buffed and touch-dry.
• Do NOT apply in temperatures below +10°C or exceeding +35°C.
• Do NOT mix MARMOSHINE-WAX with other polishing compounds, crystallization chemicals, or solvent strippers.

Storage & Safety

Storage: Store sealed in original packaging in a cool, dry place between +10°C and +30°C away from direct sunlight, open flames, and heat sources. Keep container tightly closed.

Handling: Use only in well-ventilated areas. Wear protective gloves, safety eyewear, and suitable workwear. Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged skin contact. Avoid inhaling vapors.

First aid:

• Skin Contact: Wash immediately with soap and plenty of clean water. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.
• Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with clean water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
• Inhalation: Move person to fresh air immediately. Seek medical help if breathing difficulties develop.
• Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with clean water and seek medical assistance immediately.
• Disposal: Dispose of product residues and empty containers in accordance with local environmental regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is MARMOSHINE-WAX?
MARMOSHINE-WAX is a premium wax-based stone polish specially formulated to enhance the natural gloss, color richness, and surface protection of polished marble, granite, and natural stones.

2. How does MARMOSHINE-WAX improve the appearance of stone?
It fills microscopic surface pores and micro-fissures with high-grade optical waxes, restoring specular light reflection, deepening natural color tones, and producing a mirror-like shine.

3. Does MARMOSHINE-WAX protect against stains and dust?
Yes. The cured wax film creates a non-porous hydrophobic micro-barrier that repels dust, airborne grime, water rings, and everyday spills, making ongoing maintenance easier.

4. Which stones are suitable for MARMOSHINE-WAX?
It is ideal for polished marble, granite, onyx, limestone, travertine, composite agglomerates, terrazzo, and polished agglomerate quartz.

5. Why must MARMOSHINE-WAX be applied in a thin coat?
A thin coat dries quickly, creates a clear optical film, and buffs effortlessly. Thick coats entrap solvents, dry unevenly, leave greasy smear marks, and make buffing difficult.

6. How long does it take to dry before buffing?
It typically dries into a light chalky haze in 15 to 20 minutes at 25°C.

7. How do I know when the wax is ready to be buffed?
The wax is ready for buffing when the wet wet-look turns into a dry, uniform, light chalky haze across the stone surface.

8. What tools should be used for buffing?
For small areas, countertops, and vanities, use a clean, dry microfiber cloth or lamb's wool pad. For large floors, use a low-speed rotary floor buffer (150–300 RPM) equipped with a white polishing pad.

9. Can MARMOSHINE-WAX reduce light scratches?
Yes. The refractive index of the wax fills and blends light surface scuffs and fine hairline abrasions, making them visually imperceptible.

10. Can MARMOSHINE-WAX be used on exterior stone?
It is primarily formulated for interior stone surfaces. For outdoor facades and walkways exposed to intense rain and sunlight, penetrating sealers like MARMOSEAL-W or MARMOBARRIER are recommended.

11. What is the coverage rate of MARMOSHINE-WAX?
One litre covers approximately 40 to 60 m², depending on the porosity, absorption, and initial polish level of the stone.

12. Can a second coat be applied?
Yes. Applying a second thin coat after the first has been fully buffed provides added optical depth, higher gloss, and enhanced protection.

13. What is the pH level of MARMOSHINE-WAX?
It has a neutral to mildly alkaline pH between 7.5 and 8.5, ensuring total safety on delicate, acid-sensitive calcium carbonate marbles.

14. How should waxed stone surfaces be cleaned daily?
Maintain waxed surfaces using only pH-neutral stone maintenance shampoos, such as MARMOCLEANER-MILD. Never use acidic or harsh alkaline strippers, which dissolve wax coatings.

15. Can MARMOSHINE-WAX be used on unpolished or rough flamed stone?
It is specifically designed for polished or honed stone surfaces. On rough, unpolished stone, it may result in uneven buildup that is difficult to buff.

16. Does MARMOSHINE-WAX make the floor slippery?
When applied in a micro-thin layer and buffed completely to a dry crystalline finish, it provides good footing; however, excess wax buildup should be avoided on smooth ramps or wet floor areas.

17. What is the shelf life of MARMOSHINE-WAX?
It has an extended shelf life of 24 months in original, unopened packaging stored between +10°C and +30°C.

18. What packaging size is available?
MARMOSHINE-WAX is packaged in standard 1 Litre containers.

19. Can MARMOSHINE-WAX be used in food preparation areas?
Yes, on residential kitchen countertops and dining tables, provided the surface has been fully buffed, touch-dry, and wiped clean with a dry microfiber cloth before use.