Luap 0 Posted November 7, 2009 Report 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daveinspain 387 Posted November 7, 2009 Report 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lowdown 1 Posted November 8, 2009 Report 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... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vintage52 0 Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 I have a 1980's Guild acoustic that I used it on. Â The back had that haze you get sometimes when your haven't cleaned your guitar for a while. Â Now have a mirror finish shine - well not quite mirror but the haze is gone and it really does shine. Â Would have cleaned it about 13 to 14 weeks ago...play everyday....it's still awesome!! Â Good polish if you ask me. Â Oh...and it made the black on my 1996 Les Paul Standard vintage sunburst just gorgeous!!! Â Regards...V52 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Luap 0 Posted November 8, 2009 Author Report 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? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deepblue 6 Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Its all I use on my Lester....great stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
S t e v e 185 Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 i thought it was for old finishes like cellulose lacquar, can it be used on todays finishes then? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TrueTone911 0 Posted November 8, 2009 Report 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. Â Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluemoon 8 Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Great stuff. Get the cleaner and polish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
S t e v e 185 Posted November 9, 2009 Report 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bucketbot 0 Posted November 9, 2009 Report 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! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Luap 0 Posted November 9, 2009 Author Report 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? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GuitarJunkie 4 Posted November 9, 2009 Report 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. Â Like a couple others have mentioned, I also find it prevents that dull spot where my forearm rests. It also resists fingerprints and sweat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GuitarJunkie 4 Posted November 9, 2009 Report 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? Â 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. Â Just have a look at the wood on yours and you should be able to tell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
S t e v e 185 Posted November 9, 2009 Report 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! Â just orderd mine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daveinspain 387 Posted November 10, 2009 Report 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
S t e v e 185 Posted November 11, 2009 Report 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveS 1 Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Hello  Where did you get this from (I'm in the UK)   Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
S t e v e 185 Posted November 11, 2009 Report 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveS 1 Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Okay - Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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