DrJustice

That's a beautiful guitar, arrober! I'm really learning to like white guitars, in particular white + ebony + gold. Oh, and your English is fine! :-) DJ --

Gorgeous burst you've got there, midnught sun! It's a pity they've reduced the choice of finishes so drastically now. DJ --

Tell us about it you say... well, it's a 2008, it's nice and I like it very much! Here it is: DJ --

It would have to be pretty strong stuff to etch or grind away the plating. If it is a metal cleaner supplied by Gibson, it ought to be safe. How about trying some on the jack plate or a strap button first? Either that or call/mail Gibson and ask them. DJ --