"Joe" wrote in message
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On May 11, 11:22 pm, KOS wrote:
A friend had their kitchen cabinets painted/sprayed with an oilbased
paint. Some of the paint got sprayed onto the granite
countertops...it feels rough in some areas.. what is the best way to
remove this and get it back to the smooth shine? are they ruined? I
think the granite was sealed prior
thanks

Granite cutters have polishing tools and abrasives. Their installer
could make quick work of the imperfections. Considering the usual
installed prices of granite of $50 a square foot and up, spending $200
or so on restoration is not unreasonable. Memo: this wouldn't be a
problem with Formica.

Joe

There's a lot of deferent textures to granite, Some is pours., some is like
a piece of glass. I would try a razor blade but would recommend using soapy
water as a lubricant. after mine was installed they put a scratch in ( very
small) they hit it with a peanut grinder with a Diamond abrasive pad. It's a
little duller were they buffed it out , you would never see it if you didn't
know were it was. If the overspray is imbedded in the granite ( pours ) you
might want to consult a professional. As for you comment about Formica. Any
paint would rub right off with a rag and lacquer thinner, That's how the
clean the contact cement off when the make the counter tops.