Luap Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Hi everyone, I have a LP Standard Faded, and want to give it some more shine. And I was thinking about Virtuoso polish and Cleaner. Does anyone have experience with it, and is the product recommended? I found a thread where GuitarJunkie posted pics of his result - it looks great! And another question: After how long, after you applied the product, do you have to polish the guitar again? Will it last long? Thank you very much, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Great stuff.... Does the job and wont hurt the finish at all... How long it lasts depends on how much use your guitar gets and how greasy you are... Highly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdown Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Actually have some on order(which should get here tomoz). Comes highly recommended,so I'm looking forward to using it. Was a bit(still am)apprehensive about using it,I also have a Faded Standard and was wondering if it would disagree with the finish but I like the results that I've seen posted so far too. Stay posted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintage52 Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I have a 1980's Guild acoustic that I used it on. The back had that haze you get sometimes when your haven't cleaned your guitar for a while. Now have a mirror finish shine - well not quite mirror but the haze is gone and it really does shine. Would have cleaned it about 13 to 14 weeks ago...play everyday....it's still awesome!! Good polish if you ask me. Oh...and it made the black on my 1996 Les Paul Standard vintage sunburst just gorgeous!!! Regards...V52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luap Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 Allright then, I think I'm going to look for it in The Netherlands. By the way - can you polish and clean the back&sides of a Standard Faded also, or isn't that a good idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Its all I use on my Lester....great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 i thought it was for old finishes like cellulose lacquar, can it be used on todays finishes then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueTone911 Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I only have newer stuff. I tried every brand I could get my hands on and nothing works as well as the Virtuoso stuff. Keeps my sweat from dulling a nitro finish longer that anything. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemoon Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Great stuff. Get the cleaner and polish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I only have newer stuff. I tried every brand I could get my hands on and nothing works as well as the Virtuoso stuff. Keeps my sweat from dulling a nitro finish longer that anything. Don are all gibsons finished in nitro cellulose then? ive got a 08 standard desert burst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucketbot Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Just ordered some of each! Polish & cleaner. Quite expensive to ship to the UK but hopefully will be worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luap Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 Is it also to be used on the back&sides of a Standard Faded? Or would that ruin the finish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJunkie Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 are all gibsons finished in nitro cellulose then? ive got a 08 standard desert burst Yes. All gibson guitars (even the faded models) use nitrocellulose lacquer. Like a couple others have mentioned, I also find it prevents that dull spot where my forearm rests. It also resists fingerprints and sweat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJunkie Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Is it also to be used on the back&sides of a Standard Faded? Or would that ruin the finish? There's usually enough pore sealer on the mahogany of the faded LPs (unlike the SGs). You should be able to do it. The only worry is that the cleaner dries to a chalky white, then you buff it off. If the pores in the wood are too big or aren't sealed, the cleaner dries in the holes and you can buff it out. You need to get something like a toothbrush to get it out. Just have a look at the wood on yours and you should be able to tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Just ordered some of each! Polish & cleaner. Quite expensive to ship to the UK but hopefully will be worth it! just orderd mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 The only place you should not use Virtuoso cleaner and polish is on the fret board... They tell you that right on the bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 got a copy of guitar and bass magazine today and in the introduction the editor is all banging on about how good this cleaner is!...mine has been shipped today via ups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveS Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Hello Where did you get this from (I'm in the UK) Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Hello Where did you get this from (I'm in the UK) Dave hello' date=' you afto buy it direct from virtuoso in california just type there name in the search engine, i ordered the cleaner and polish...kept my order below £30 so to avoid customs and import charges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveS Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Okay - Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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