Simonw Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Hello! I noticed my J45 (deluxe rosewood) wasnt as shiny as before and after some googling I read that you could, and should, maintain the nitro finish by buffing it with “Gibson pump polish”. (Really I just love some shine…) I ordered a kit, now though I’m a bit nervous. Do anyone of you know if I can use it on the pickguard as well? Figured I wanna give the whole thing a wipe… thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil OKeefe Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 I've been using that polish on my guitars for years with no issues. I clean my guitars off every time I change strings. Use a clean micro-fiber cloth so you don't scratch anything, and you should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil OKeefe Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 PS Yes, including the pickguard, tuners, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonw Posted August 7, 2023 Author Share Posted August 7, 2023 Thanks for the quick answer! I Will try it out next time i change my strings. Will post before and after photos if anyone’s interested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 (edited) If Bozeman builds them like they used to (which may or may not be the case) the pickguard would sport a lacquer finish. While I keep Virtuoso cleaner and polish on hand, I rarely use them though preferring to go with a cheesecloth slightly dampened with distilled water. About the only thing I do every string change is to go over the fingerboard with bore oil. And I have to admit I have splurged on the rather pricey Fret Doctor board conditioner. Edited August 8, 2023 by zombywoof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 I've used it on Gibson's engraved/painted p'guards as well with no noticeable effect. I assume Gibson specs required the polish to NOT harm their pick guards. And, I assume if there were some link - we would have had dozens of people 'reporting' it here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hype Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 22 hours ago, Phil OKeefe said: I've been using that polish on my guitars for years with no issues. I clean my guitars off every time I change strings. Use a clean micro-fiber cloth so you don't scratch anything, and you should be fine. Even with a microfiber cloth, depending on your finish, you can still get light swirl marks. I know cos my Ebony Elvis Dove everything is apparent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 I polish mine when, where my arm rests on the top fells grubby with Virtuoso. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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