Members Marshredder Posted January 30, 2009 Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 Best guitar polish? Ideally, it would get rid of any and all dimming down of any finish (for example the matte finish that a nitro guitar gets after some play) Whilst eliminating as many scratches as possible. What about Dunlop 65 Bodyglos? Gibson Luthiers kit? Recommend me some! I got some "Pro Shine Clayton USA" yesterday and its rubbish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shredtilurded Posted January 30, 2009 Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 Turtle Wax Carnuba car polish is what I use.Low grit and removes swirl marks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marshredder Posted January 30, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 Turtle wax? I have some in the cupboard downstairs, might give it a try! I guess it always gets my car shiny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shredtilurded Posted January 30, 2009 Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 Turtle wax? I have some in the cupboard downstairs, might give it a try! I guess it always gets my car shiny Make sure it's a polish and not a wax.Wax contains alot of grit polish doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AshboneWish Posted January 30, 2009 Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 I use a fender/meguire set. One is a quick spray, one a swirl and haze remover, and the other a polishing cream.Seems to work for me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaleH Posted January 30, 2009 Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 http://www.virtuosopolish.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marshredder Posted January 30, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HanSolo Posted January 31, 2009 Members Share Posted January 31, 2009 Make sure it's a polish and not a wax.Wax contains alot of grit polish doesn't. It's the other way around. Polish has abrasives to remove oxidized or UV damaged paint. Wax doesn't have a abrasives in it unless it says "cleaner wax" which has mild abrasives to remove oxidized paint. You use a polish to remove dull paint and wax to seal it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marshredder Posted January 31, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 31, 2009 I bought the Dunlop 65 Polishing kit. Comes with a Polish and Cleaner, a Wax and a cloth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shredtilurded Posted January 31, 2009 Members Share Posted January 31, 2009 It's the other way around. Polish has abrasives to remove oxidized or UV damaged paint. Wax doesn't have a abrasives in it unless it says "cleaner wax" which has mild abrasives to remove oxidized paint. You use a polish to remove dull paint and wax to seal it. HUH? No {censored}.I put the wax in my hand and work it around and I can feel alot of grit.I do the same with polish and no grit.Hmmmm........I guess you're right though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members magnido45 Posted January 31, 2009 Members Share Posted January 31, 2009 http://www.virtuosopolish.com/ +1...the Rolls Royce of cleaners and polishes!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PanaDP Posted January 31, 2009 Members Share Posted January 31, 2009 Urine. Do that for a few months and you'll have the best relic you've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belva Posted January 31, 2009 Members Share Posted January 31, 2009 Lemon Pledge is a cheap alternative that seems to bring some life back to nitro. I'm the cheapest b@$t@%d I know so I know cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NotDead Posted January 31, 2009 Members Share Posted January 31, 2009 Sweat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PanaDP Posted January 31, 2009 Members Share Posted January 31, 2009 Sweat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ouzhewen Posted February 1, 2009 Members Share Posted February 1, 2009 I use both Fender and Gibson's, but to be honest, simple Pledge would probably do just as good.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Maleficio Posted February 1, 2009 Members Share Posted February 1, 2009 I bought the Gibson polish and it seemed to be {censored}, making the finish dull as if it were designed to create an old look or something. I bought Planet Waves Restore and it worked beautifully. I didn't clean up my 61 SG reissue for like a year as per Alpha Music's instructions for allowing a nitro coat to fully cure. The Gibson polish was essentially useless. The Planet Waves made it look brand new, hell, better than new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members go cat go Posted February 1, 2009 Members Share Posted February 1, 2009 Avoid Pledge or anything with silicone. Once the silicone is absorbed into the wood it makes any repairs extremely difficult. Dan Erlewine recommends spit and a soft cloth in his books. He even mentions just using your breath and wiping. Personally I use Dr. Ducks' Axe Wax. Just a little bit on a cloth and some elbow grease works wonders. BTW - You can get some great micofiber polishing cloths in the Auto Section of your favorite super market. I picked up 5 of these for $3.99 at a Rite Aid across the street from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mikeSF Posted February 1, 2009 Members Share Posted February 1, 2009 aw man, i dont use those store bought products. i slather bacon grease on my guitars and it does the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dimmypage Posted February 1, 2009 Members Share Posted February 1, 2009 aw man, i dont use those store bought products. i slather bacon grease on my guitars and it does the job. PAM is a little easier plus you save money on bacon:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zyx345 Posted February 1, 2009 Members Share Posted February 1, 2009 http://www.virtuosopolish.com/ I use this stuff all of the time and it is excellent and non-abrasive. Works awesome on Nitro finished guitars as well. Keep in mind though that there is a polish and a cleaner. I am referring only to the polish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wader2k Posted February 1, 2009 Members Share Posted February 1, 2009 aw man, i dont use those store bought products. i slather bacon grease on my guitars and it does the job. then throw in the pond for 10 minutes and yer good to go!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members leftyDaveZ Posted February 2, 2009 Members Share Posted February 2, 2009 If you are shining up a poly guitar, anything would do really, including just water. On my poly coated guitars, just a little windex will remove the gunk. However, on my nitro Gibbys, I use Virtuoso, made for nitro coated instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scud133 Posted February 2, 2009 Members Share Posted February 2, 2009 I really like Lizard Spit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kerouac Posted February 2, 2009 Members Share Posted February 2, 2009 I rarely polish them... only my black guitars and I'm down to three of them these days. I used the Martin polish for a long time, but I got some new stuff from my aunt for Xmas that needs to be tried out. I think it's Lizard Spit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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