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Old 11-11-2015, 11:11 AM   #81
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Ellen... There's always a mod....
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I concur GregA. I use the micro cloths for everything!
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Old 11-11-2015, 01:08 PM   #85
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Highly!!!recommend that you do not order the Formica with the description "Black" on the back of the sample. DonnaD warned me--I didn't listen. It shows everything!!! No matter what I wipe it with, marks remain. But still really love the look of the black table/counter tops!
Have you tried vinegar and water? My daughter uses Windex on her Silestone countertop which is dark. Maybe one of those with the microfiber will help. ( Or a soft clean cotton cloth).
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Old 11-11-2015, 01:43 PM   #86
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But, but, but . . . they look so nice!
Yes, yes they do.

When they are clean, of course.
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Old 11-11-2015, 04:04 PM   #87
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Only thing I noticed was they should have put black snap caps, but Crystal said they don't have them so I'll order 12 black caps and replace the brown ones.
I just popped the caps off and spray-painted them. Also, I once had black laminate in my house bathroom and then chose it for my cabin bathroom as well. Although it was a matte finish, it was quite textured so didn't really show anything. I loved it.

While the radiance finish will add to the option cost, it does reflect the light which makes my trailer look even roomier.
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Old 11-11-2015, 05:59 PM   #88
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Thanks, Sandra, will try them all!!!

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Have you tried vinegar and water? My daughter uses Windex on her Silestone countertop which is dark. Maybe one of those with the microfiber will help. ( Or a soft clean cotton cloth).
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Old 11-11-2015, 06:26 PM   #89
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That kitchen looks really good, Karen. I order snap caps all the time since I've been restoring Scamps but the plastic paint would work well too. It will cost $1.20 to order the black ones and they do have some chrome ones that might look nice too. Screw Caps & Screw Covers by PRO-DEC
Actually, I found 6 in my snap cap can from our liquid granite countertops we did in our 17b so I'll only need 6.
I did pass a suggestion on to ETI that they order in some black snap caps since there seem to be a lot ordering blacks n grays lately.
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I just popped the caps off and spray-painted them. Also, I once had black laminate in my house bathroom and then chose it for my cabin bathroom as well. Although it was a matte finish, it was quite textured so didn't really show anything. I loved it.

While the radiance finish will add to the option cost, it does reflect the light which makes my trailer look even roomier.

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I hope I'll get a chance to see your trailer - it sure looks great .... and talk about our designs and ideas. You are so grounded!

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Old 11-12-2015, 09:35 AM   #91
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Have you tried vinegar and water? My daughter uses Windex on her Silestone countertop which is dark. Maybe one of those with the microfiber will help. ( Or a soft clean cotton cloth).
Vinegar, yes; ammonia (Windex) NEVER!!
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Old 11-15-2015, 02:20 PM   #92
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Greg (and SandraL), picked up micro fiber towels and today used with Windex. Huge difference, thanks to both of you!!!

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Ellen, you might pick up a pack of the micro fiber towels at Wally. It's what I use to clean all the iPad, laptop glass and only thing that works well. Bet a quick wipe down with the micro fiber will solve it.
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Excellent, thought they might be a solution. Good to know since our Formica is basically black. The micro fiber would probably work just dry as well.
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Glad it worked for you and that you're happy.
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Yup, happy camper -- pun intended!
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Black Snap Caps

Ordered the black snap caps and got them installed today. Before and after pics below. Total cost with shipping for 15 large was $4.99. They actually sent a bag of 25 so got a bit extra if anyone needs some at Quartzsite just ask.
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I just popped mine off and spray-painted them black. Worked for me!
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Old 01-19-2016, 04:57 PM   #98
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Ordered the black snap caps and got them installed today. Before and after pics below. Total cost with shipping for 15 large was $4.99. They actually sent a bag of 25 so got a bit extra if anyone needs some at Quartzsite just ask.
Definite improvement! thanks for sharing.
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I just popped mine off and spray-painted them black. Worked for me!
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Ordered the black snap caps and got them installed today. Before and after pics below. Total cost with shipping for 15 large was $4.99. They actually sent a bag of 25 so got a bit extra if anyone needs some at Quartzsite just ask.
Greg, where did you get them? I lost one of my brown ones and am not sure whether to call them screw covers.
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