What Guitar Polish Do You Use?

[Tim C.]

I have used GHS for years but I read somewhere that there is something in it that can soften the finish. Any polish experts out there?

Tim C. :)

[pickdropper]

I am far from a polish expert, but I recently picked up the Dunlop system and so far I like it a lot. It is a two step system, one cleans off the gunk, two uses a carnuba based creme polish. Shines up nicely and hides minor surface swirl marks and things like that.

[brianf]

I've been using the Gibson Pump in the white bottle with Orange label. Seems to work fine.

brianf

[Snags]

I just breathe on 'em and wipe the smudges off. If I feel the need to shiney any of them up, I have McGuier's polish, but I seldom feel the need to shiney them up. Then I'd have to clean the gunk out of the bridges, etc....

[Jeffrec]

Once they're cleaned well, I like the polish that Martin puts out. Dunlop Formula 65 is great for ebony finishes, which can be a bitch to get all the sweat and smudges off of. Dr. Duck's Axe Wax is great for fret boards. IMHO

Jeff

[Bolero]

fwiw I just use spit & a rag.

but I like the grunge buildup....in the immortal words of James Jamerson: " the gunk adds 'da funk!"

[Nelson F]

Pledge!

[Gazza]

Martin with the blue label, its safe.

[pickdropper]

Originally posted by Jeffrec
Once they're cleaned well, I like the polish that Martin puts out. Dunlop Formula 65 is great for ebony finishes, which can be a bitch to get all the sweat and smudges off of. Dr. Duck's Axe Wax is great for fret boards. IMHO

Jeff

Yep, I was actually using Martin before. But I had an Ebony guit that had some swirls on top. The Dunlop stuff cleaned it up nicely.

Now that it's clean, I can get to beating the hell out of it. Kind of like healing it up before torture. :D

[Drumbeater]

Another vote for the Dunlop 65. It does a good job.

[Tonefiend]

Brillianize and Novus

[hank]

400 grit wet/dry sandpaper cleans EVERYTHING off!

;) :lol

[doctorbaster]

Virtuoso polish and cleaner.

[Tonefiend]

I heard this cool story.
A friend of mine who is a guitar dealer got a call from an old lady with an old tweed amp, and early '50s broadcaster. She said it was in mint condition.
He goes to look at it, and finds the amp is dead mint, like the day it was bought new. The guitar however was stripped to bare wood. She swore up and down it was mint despite the fact it was played every night for 50 years. In fact he took such good care of it he wiped it down with rottenstone before putting it away every single time! :lol

[Tim C.]

Originally posted by hank
400 grit wet/dry sandpaper cleans EVERYTHING off!

;) :lol

Hank,

Thanks, I have both 400 and 600 grit wet dry finishing sandpaper on hand. I'll give them a try on my new Les Paul Standard tomorrow. I will let you know how it works.

Tim C.

[Jeffrec]

Originally posted by pickdropper


Now that it's clean, I can get to beating the hell out of it. Kind of like healing it up before torture. :D

It definitely seems that way sometimes. I get my LP Custom (an '87) all nice and smudge free, and then it's back into sweaty forearmville! That area right where you rest your forearm is the place that takes the worst beatings.

Jeff

[Big Cookie]

I play blues, ergo it is only suggested that I wipe off the coffee stains and crud twice a year, which I usually do with windex.

Best Blues,
Cookie

[OLYENGINEER]

Smith Pro formula. White bottle, Black lettering and it's referred to as the pink stuff by someone on the forum. A very little bit will do ya. I also like Virtuoso. Was given the Dunlop 65 kit as a stocking stuffer but am affraid to use it due to the wax. Would like to hear more on the 65 kit from those who use it.