OrdinaryNimda Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 (edited) This is to be taken as the standard for cleaning the body and back of the neck. Great lesson by Jim DeCola! 👍 Edited July 22, 2021 by OrdinaryNimda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefang Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 After successfully cleaning and polishing my guitar for more than 40 years I think I got what works well for me down pat, thank you. Whitefang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I had wondered about the satin finishes, so that ticked a box for me. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrdinaryNimda Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 Not using the same cloths for body-polish and string wiping is also important. Strings sometimes get a little rusty, when playing non-stop. Those particles should not come in contact with the guitar body, or they might produce tiny scratches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I use plain 'ol Turtle wax in a can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I found the bit about the spray the cloth and hit the back of the neck useful. All of his videos are really helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparquelito Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 😐 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefang Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 21 hours ago, Karloff said: I use plain 'ol Turtle wax in a can. That's a good habit to get into in order to avoid getting Shinola confused with something else you don't want to smear all over your axe! Whitefang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 (edited) On 7/23/2021 at 7:01 PM, sparquelito said: 😐 it works just fine ... i dont use towels like that though. cotton tshirt material for applying the wax, cotton diapers for buffing. plus I use the paste, not the spray. Taylor uses Turtle wax on their guitars before they ship. not the satin finishes though. but there will always be the cork sniffers that have to buy "guitar polish" for theirs. a little research never hurts. maybe inbetween your 10 to 15 paragraph posts, you can Google it. Edited July 25, 2021 by Karloff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparquelito Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 6 hours ago, Karloff said: it works just fine ... i dont use towels like that though. cotton tshirt material for applying the wax, cotton diapers for buffing. plus I use the paste, not the spray. Taylor uses Turtle wax on their guitars before they ship. not the satin finishes though. but there will always be the cork sniffers that have to buy "guitar polish" for theirs. a little research never hurts. maybe inbetween your 10 to 15 paragraph posts, you can Google it. Carnauba is the definitely the way to go. I've been using the spray version of it on all my guitars for many years. Cars and motorcycles too, as you can imagine. I admire that you use the paste version of it. My only problem with the paste wax is that it can get crusted up in the crevices and cracks, and then I have to use a soft toothbrush to get it out of there. Plus it takes a lot of work, and I'm getting lazy in my old age. I use terrycloth for buffing down the frets and any slightly corroded or dirty bits (like you tend to find when you visit pawn shops). In general, I am with you. A soft cloth like a cotton t-shirt or bandanna is the way to go. Sorry I can't even muster four full paragraphs today. I haven't had my 2nd cup of coffee yet. 😐 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 I use Mother’s or Meguires Carnauba Wax. Liquid for full Detail & Spray for Touch ups.. Micro Fiber Towels, Q Tips & a set of soft Hair Brushes (Horse hair I think it is) for nooks & crevices.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 I use a formulae of Beeswax, Blue Lizard UV lotion, Green Tea and dew collected from rosebuds during nautical twilight. I apply it with an organic unicorn tail and buff it with a slightly used pair of Fredericks of Hollywood panties. Then I shellac it with a motorcycle chain to apply mojo. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefang Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 I started off years ago using Gibson brand cream guitar polish and an old dish towel. I've lost track of the Gibson polish, couldn't find it again in any music shops, so I switched to Martin spray polish( which I got for far less than the cost of most car waxes) and apply it to both the body and neck. Of the GUITAR! It really did nothing for MY body and neck! I clean the fret board with Olde English wood cleaner, drying it with another old dish towel, and then treat it with Olde English lemon oil. Just a small drop 'tween each fret wire, rubbed in with an unused corner of the old dish towel. I go through this each string change. Works for me. Whitefang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Got rained out two weeks ago mid 3rd set. I just let the White Tele and Black Strat sit out on the stands for a minute. They are squeaky clean and fine. rct 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 20 hours ago, rct said: Got rained out two weeks ago mid 3rd set. I just let the White Tele and Black Strat sit out on the stands for a minute. They are squeaky clean and fine. rct Agree. A very slightly damp cloth removes most of the stuff if it's not allowed to build up to the grunge level. You're not really cleaning, protecting or polishing wood - your treating nitrocellulose. Except, of course on the fretboard and bridge. So, I just use Gibson Orange Pump once a year. I'm guessing if you have rust particles on your strings, you'll be using the same cloth, because you won't care that much if the small particles scratch the body's finish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Personally, I'd never use a wax containing polymeric compound on any of my guitars due to the wax residue. For one thing, polyester, polyurethane, and acrylic lacquers (or any reacted system, for that matter) don't need it. And, I can't really see any tremendous benefit on an N/C lacquer, unless like rct, you plan to leave it out in the rain or play it in a sandbox.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 4 hours ago, fortyearspickn said: Agree. A very slightly damp cloth removes most of the stuff if it's not allowed to build up to the grunge level. You're not really cleaning, protecting or polishing wood - your treating nitrocellulose. Except, of course on the fretboard and bridge. So, I just use Gibson Orange Pump once a year. I'm guessing if you have rust particles on your strings, you'll be using the same cloth, because you won't care that much if the small particles scratch the body's finish. Naahhh. Strings changed following weekend. Mine are never on very long. rct 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 1 hour ago, zigzag said: Personally, I'd never use a wax containing polymeric compound on any of my guitars due to the wax residue. For one thing, polyester, polyurethane, and acrylic lacquers (or any reacted system, for that matter) don't need it. And, I can't really see any tremendous benefit on an N/C lacquer, unless like rct, you plan to leave it out in the rain or play it in a sandbox.. I was only half joking, they did sit out for a few while we scrambled to move amps and pa stuff. I clean them with Dunlop 52 or whatever it is. If none of that, I use SprayWay glass cleaner aerosol. I've never understood the need to call out the National Guard to clean ones guitars. rct 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 9 minutes ago, rct said: I was only half joking, they did sit out for a few while we scrambled to move amps and pa stuff. Yes. I got that, and I laughed out loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 I use this to polish things... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 12 minutes ago, zigzag said: Yes. I got that, and I laughed out loud. Alright, good deal. The ToneMaster Deluxe did sit under the slight overhang of the bar roof, and it got good and doosched. It's fine. rct 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdecantoo Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Big Bill said: I use this to polish things... More details please. Tissue or cloth? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 On 7/24/2021 at 12:01 AM, sparquelito said: 😐 Good, but Cillit Bang comes in the same sort of bottle. Wouldn't want to chance a mix up. Anyone remember Dave Lister spraying shaving foam under his armpits? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefang Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 20 hours ago, Big Bill said: I use this to polish things... Yeah, well... That might be good for polishing your knob, but we're discussing polishing guitars here. Whitefang 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Anyone bother to polish poly finishes? (I dont) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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