Using an Oil to make a Cabachon Shine

[mrlnavy]

Hi all. I seem to be having trouble with some of the slabs I have.  They will not take a nice polish or shine. I do not have a leather polishing wheel yet but is there some kind of oil I can put on these cabs to make them shine? I heard about baby oil.  Is there anything else?

Thank You

[Michael S Hoover - Redrummd]

Oil won't help.  Post some photos so we can see the stone and texture.  It is tough to give advice without more information.....   

[Ranger_Dave]

Try something called Opticon. http://www.ebay.com/itm/OPTICON-FRACTURE-SEALER-HARDENER-LAPIDARY-8-FL-OZ-RESIN-No-224-NEW-/130807766726

Or something cheaper like clear spray paint, or a clear varnish.

[legendarygranite]

Any tile distributor will have enhancer for stone. That would be a great place to start.

[mrlnavy]

Thank you very much for you help.  O will also add a picture soon. I will also go to a tile store.

Thanks

[Jhon P]

The hardness of the stone will help. If you have a tumbler you can them in it and polish them. if they are hard enough.