58 Relic Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Good Morning I am looking for some good recommendations for guitar polish for Gibson nitro finishes . It the moment I use Gibson Luthiers Choice but the bottle is so small and does not last too long combating the sticky feel of the finish of the guitar during use ie forearm and neck any help would be great .Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brixa Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Hi there. Virtuoso polish and cleaner works best. It comes highly recommended on here and I use it to buff up my J45 and my 160. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Until the nitro cures fully then it's a bit of 'nature of the beast'i think. It's very annoying. Sing play in long sleeves and others , believe it or not, have cut the toes out of socks and pulled then over arm. I may be wrong, but would polishing not add a layer on top , like polishing a car? Hence adding to the time needed to cure the nitro? I'd just use a damp cloth for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurfbird Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 While discussing this topic, I was wondering if there's a way to professionally sand down the polish on the back of the neck so it's easier to slide up and down the neck without stickiness? And +1 for Virtuoso polish and cleaner. for buffing out marks and smudges. In prior discussions on the board, Virtuoso always gets many positive mentions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 All points covered well.... The alternative approach is to allow more or less natural ageing into the equation Personally I would not be applying polish too often There are some very expensive top end guitars around with poly finishes which have a deep lustrous gloss requiring a light buff to retain the 'as new' appearance.... It's all down to personal taste V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Relic Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share Posted August 28, 2015 Many thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 While discussing this topic, I was wondering if there's a way to professionally sand down the polish on the back of the neck so it's easier to slide up and down the neck without stickiness? Yep. 0000 steel wool pad from the hardware store will safely knock the gloss off the neck, if that's what you want to do. Wipe it down afterwards to pice up the residue and you're good to go. And another for Virtuoso products! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 While discussing this topic, I was wondering if there's a way to professionally sand down the polish on the back of the neck so it's easier to slide up and down the neck without stickiness? Smurf- haven't you tried the Virtuoso on the back of the guitar's neck? It's ability to add a smooth feel back there is a big upgrade to the feel of the guitar for the fretting hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Virtuoso is the bomb.. for a good quick cleaner tho.. Gerlitz Smudge Off is pretty good stuff.... especially on this soft nitro gibby necks until the nitro finally fully cures. it's not a polish, but it's a great cleaner, I use that regularly, saving the virutoso products for a deeper cleaning sessions (maybe once a year?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priority Four Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 It took my J45 about 8 months to get past that new finish hastle. I cleaned it with Virtuoso and Gibson pump polish both. The Virtuoso is great on the arm rash. I love the smell of nitro, but I am always scared the finish will get messed up with sunscreen or bugspray or something. I'm not particularly worried about it getting dinged or road worn, but I'd rather it not have some big obvious blemish on it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurfbird Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Thanks for the info. I've always been miserly with the Virtuoso stuff. Maybe a little more on the back of the neck will give me the desired feel. I also always check the internet before using cleaner or polish, forgetting which is the stronger of the two and settling for the less intense choice. (My memory is terrible with important little details like this. However, if you wish for me to name the people in 9th grade homeroom I can do THAT without thinking twice.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullmental Alpinist Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I also always check the internet before using cleaner or polish, forgetting which is the stronger of the two....) Oh, that's simple. The bottle on the left side of my shelf is the stronger one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northcntryblues Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Yep. 0000 steel wool pad from the hardware store will safely knock the gloss off the neck, if that's what you want to do. Wipe it down afterwards to pice up the residue and you're good to go. And another for Virtuoso products! Hi Buc, Any other tips on how to take the gloss off the neck? ie. piece of tape at the nut and heel? Will I know if I am taking it too deep? I don't want to take the finish off completely, just the gloss. I don't want to screw up my guitar, so any useful hints would be appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Hi Buc, Any other tips on how to take the gloss off the neck? ie. piece of tape at the nut and heel? Will I know if I am taking it too deep? I don't want to take the finish off completely, just the gloss. I don't want to screw up my guitar, so any useful hints would be appreciated. Thanks! I used a car buffing compound (paste) to knock the poly finish down off my $99 Great Divide guitar - worked pretty well. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyd Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 You could try some 5000 grit sandpaper, it should be available at auto parts stores. I got some 5000 3M TRIZACT PERFORANCE SANPAPER at AutoZone. It has a foam backing and if you run your finger over it, it doesn't feel like sandpaper at all because the grit is so fine. You need to moisten it for use. Experiment on a little spot using very little pressure. If you don't like the effect, you can buff it back to a shine easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I also always check the internet before using cleaner or polish, forgetting which is the stronger of the two and settling for the less intense choice. Oh, that's simple. The bottle on the left side of my shelf is the stronger one. Do the same here, Fullmental, on the left side; that's because in true OCD fashion, they're in alphabetical order- cleaner... polish. Right ? ; ). And what's all this about sanding &/or steel wool? If it's a gloss neck, the Virtuoso polish will give a smooth glide to the neck. Never had experienced the new lacquer stickies reported by some. Just grab the polish; it's formulated to work with nitro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyd Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 And what's all this about sanding &/or steel wool? If it's a gloss neck, the Virtuoso polish will give a smooth glide to the neck. Beats me, I never felt the need to sand down a neck. I have used these really fine sandpapers when re-finishing damage. But he said he wanted to "take the gloss off", it should work for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 If the fresh nitro on the neck is bothering you, just let the guitar air out for a few months and buff it with a dry cotton cloth after you play it. It will lose that fresh paint feel after a little bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullmental Alpinist Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Do the same here, Fullmental, on the left side; that's because in true OCD fashion, they're in alphabetical order- cleaner... polish. Right ? ; ). Oh, OCD, now that explains why I do it that way. Thanks 62burst! I must admit every time I go to use this stuff I have to stop for a minute and consider the difference between cleaner and polish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse_Dylan Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I have kind of a similar but probably unrelated issue. My Martin M-36--I got it with a satin back/sides/neck and gloss top. Why I did this, I don't know (I think it took some money off the final tab). It's funny, because after five years, it has shiny spots. It has them in the usual places, of course, like where my arm rests on top, but there are also shiny spots where it rests on my leg, and on back I guess where my clothing has "buffed" it to a shine?? No idea. I do play topless sometimes, so... could be that... Good thing I never want to sell it! I guess the shine spots are kind of neat, but sometimes I wonder if there is some way to just make the whole thing shiny instead of just the spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerohead Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 1440999821[/url]' post='1689640'] I do play topless sometimes, so... could be that... I guess the shine spots are kind of neat, but sometimes I wonder if there is some way to just make the whole thing shiny instead of just the spots. It's probably just me and my editing but there are some really good jokes here! Take 'er away boys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 You go first In still getting over the notion of Jesse playin topless to make jokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morkolo Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Until the nitro cures fully then it's a bit of 'nature of the beast'i think. It's very annoying. Sing play in long sleeves and others , believe it or not, have cut the toes out of socks and pulled then over arm. I may be wrong, but would polishing not add a layer on top , like polishing a car? Hence adding to the time needed to cure the nitro? I'd just use a damp cloth for now. I know for myself a damp cloth wouldn't cut it, all it would do on my Advanced Jumbo is smear the reaction from my skin and leave a haze. I found what worked best for me was a little bit of lighter fluid on a clean cloth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerohead Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I never thought I would be saying "thank god he said topless" especially if bottomless was also on the list of evening wear options!😘 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse_Dylan Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Nope, always got something covering the lower torso area. :) Which makes me think, I guess the shiny spots must come from clothing. I don't think I ever have it against a bare leg... would not be comfy... So I guess that mean everyone can play topless with confidence!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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