flag25 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Okay this will determine if there are stupid questions. I have really dry skin and have to use a lot of hand lotion. Is it possible to damage the finish on my guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vomer Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I wouldn't put anything on a nitro finish because although it might be OK, you just never know. But you won't hurt poly finishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I would wipe it off with a soft tissue after playing. This should work for nitro finishes, too. However, I think the strings might go dead relatively soon, in particular roundwound ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amx05462 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 well being a machinist ive been known to play my guitars with cutting oils on my hands and have yet to ever have a problem with any finish on any guitar i have. or have had.. my personal opinion would be if it doesnt hurt your dry skin which since i have that myself know that the dry skin is much more sensitive to stuff than any guitar finishes.. rule of thumb for me is... if it dont irritate your dry skin. id say it wont irritate your guitars finish  but thats me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amx05462 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 btw as to the stuff and the strings .. there may be something to that . what you put on your hands may well cause a buidup of dirt etc on your strings. then again those slick strings that some manufacturers sell that feel oily from the start dont seem to do that. who knows . wipe your strings down too i guess might be good advice.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag25 Posted November 10, 2013 Author Share Posted November 10, 2013 btw as to the stuff and the strings .. there may be something to that . what you put on your hands may well cause a buidup of dirt etc on your strings. then again those slick strings that some manufacturers sell that feel oily from the start dont seem to do that. who knows . wipe your strings down too i guess might be good advice.. Thanks good advice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeman Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 If you use a lot of hand lotion I would recommend washing your hands before you play. If I feel like my hands are grimey or oiley or just plain dirty, and I want to play guitar, I'll make sure to wash my hands before I play. You can always put on more lotion afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amx05462 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 well speaking as a former smoker ( one week now) lol  most of my guitars have there fair share of cigarette ash on them here and there so to be honest . a little dirt here and there isnt a problem for me . but that again is me. when i restring . i give them the once over with some windex and some oil on the fret board. lately ive been using this combination bees wax and lemon oil stuff on the fret board and back of the neck. good stuff. makes for some fast playing with no drag . you put it on then after a while you buff off the excess. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campbell Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 well speaking as a former smoker ( one week now) lol  most of my guitars have there fair share of cigarette ash on them here and there so to be honest . a little dirt here and there isnt a problem for me . but that again is me. when i restring . i give them the once over with some windex and some oil on the fret board. lately ive been using this combination bees wax and lemon oil stuff on the fret board and back of the neck. good stuff. makes for some fast playing with no drag . you put it on then after a while you buff off the excess. .. I wouldn't suggest anyone use Windex (or any window/glass cleaner) on their guitars. It contains ammonia which is not good on their finishes. It can also dry out the wood of the fret board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amx05462 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 to each his own.. again never had a problem.. btw thats amonia D lol. been using it for 40 years now. again never a problem.. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campbell Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 to each his own.. again never had a problem.. btw thats amonia D lol. been using it for 40 years now. again never a problem.. ;) What's "amonia"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amx05462 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 not sure what amonia is nor do i really care. it gets my guitars and windows clean. it also keeps wild animals from tearing up my trash bags. helps to do a good job on my floors. i dont care what it is . it does the job and ive seen no problem with finishes or dry fret boards in 40 years. . im not looking for right im just saying what works for me. on the other hand if using cigarette lighter fluid. ( naptha) works for you or what ever your using. thats good. btw amonia however spelled is the key ingredient in windex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeman Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I've heard that ammonia can damage wood and wood finishes. I'd stay away from using ammonia products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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