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   GaryW | Apr 06, 2007 03:43am | #1

   Have you tried acetone?

   Gary W

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   tgarland | Apr 06, 2007 04:06am | #2

   No. But I will first thing in the morning.  Thanks!

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   DDay | Apr 07, 2007 03:14am | #3

   I would be hesitant on acetone. I think there is a paste that you can mix up and just leave on the stone for some time (could be 30 min or hours, I cannot remember) and that pull up the stain. Who put the stone in, I would contact them first.

   My stone company is great and has very good customer service. You could give them a call and tell them you have a stone from them ,wink :) and if they have a product to remove the stain. If the stone was not sealed, it might be more difficult or impossible.

   http://www.gerritystone.com

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   tgarland | Apr 07, 2007 04:24am | #4

   Thanks for the response.  The acetone did not remove any stain.  The vanity surface actually turned out to be marble.  I dampened and lightly sanded the surface until the stain was almost gone and then buffed, polished, and sealed the surface. 

   Actually turned out very well.  Careful with the pre-built dresser vanities in the future I will be sure they are sealed when they arrive on the job!

    

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   DDay | Apr 07, 2007 04:34am | #5

   glad it turned out well

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   GaryW | Apr 09, 2007 07:36pm | #6

   I'm glad you could sand away the paint stain, but I want to add that my stone slab installer recommends washing the surface with acetone before sealing. And I've used it to remove a paint and glue stains.

   On the other hand, we used Wine Away  (http://www.evergreenlabs.com/) to remove a red wine stain on our light and too absorbant granite countertop yesterday. My ladyfriend was doubtful, saying, "What are you doing? That's meant for carpets!!!" But we woke this morning to stainless stone. Gary W

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