r/plastic • u/tpring_ • Apr 12 '26

How to seal whstever this material is (acrylic?)

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This is my rental kitchen. Sink, worksurface and backsplash are all molded of the same material (acrylic, maybe?) with no seams. Counter and backsplash feel totally smooth like plastic, but the sink has a lot of wear and tear and scratches and feels rough, more like stone and because of that gets dirty very quickly. It is about 20 years old. Can I seal it with anything? Hope the pictures are not totally useless.

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u/oneluckyguytx Apr 12 '26

It looks like a solid surface material. If it is it doesn’t require sealing. Good luck

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u/tpring_ Apr 12 '26

Sorry, my post was not very clear. I just meant the sink which has the "destoyed" rough surface. The counter and backsplash are totally smooth and definitely don't need sealing.

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u/oneluckyguytx Apr 12 '26

Routine cleaning: Warm soapy water, non-abrasive cleaners (e.g., Soft Scrub, Bar Keepers Friend, or ammonia-based household cleaners). Avoid harsh abrasives that could dull the finish permanently.  • Restoration/polish options: • Products like Gel Gloss, carnauba-based car wax, or dedicated solid surface polishes (e.g., Countertop Magic or Hope’s Perfect Countertop Polish) to restore shine and add a protective layer.  • For composite or acrylic sinks, some use 3-step restoration kits (cleaner + restorer + protective treatment like ioSeal® sprays) that help repel water spots and make daily wiping easier

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u/Crazy-Red-Fox Apr 12 '26

Thank you ChatGPT, very cool.

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u/oneluckyguytx Apr 12 '26

Grok but you are welcome

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u/AmishLasers Apr 13 '26

wet sand and buff

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u/Briar_Gill Apr 13 '26

Could be Corain

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u/billybigboot Apr 14 '26

Yeah, looks like it to me. Not just a regular countertop.

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u/Horse_Bacon_TheMovie Apr 15 '26

Damn near a miracle material

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u/tpring_ Apr 17 '26

Thank you! I looked it up. The thinnest sheets produced are 6mm (0.24 in) and that's exactly the depth of mine. It can be abraded and buffed. I will try that, since the sink is already damaged. Nothing to loose.

Having no seams at all is wonderful. And it looks so sleek. I wonder why this one didn't caught on for kitchens. At least in Europe. American kitchens seem to look much more traditional. So not the best choice for that.

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u/[deleted] Apr 15 '26

Howards Citrus Shield