Geetar_Axl Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Hey Guys, I need some polish for when I get the Paul, the sea breaze will kill it if I dont polish it Neo said. What pack is good? Vintage Reissue Kit would be good, since it has everything you need? http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Divisions/Gibson%20Gear/Accessories/Instrument%20Care%20Products/ Also, where can you get some soft polish cloths? Auto Store? How often should you throw them away and use a new one? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 virtuoso polish and cleaner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geetar_Axl Posted June 21, 2008 Author Share Posted June 21, 2008 Well I hear the Pump Polish is as good. I just need that and some metal cleaner? Should I get one of those mini accessories kit (Polish, Picks, cloth and string winder) and the vintage reissue kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbursted Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 I found some really nice polishing cloths at Walmart. Go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geetar_Axl Posted June 21, 2008 Author Share Posted June 21, 2008 Does Gibson sell metal polish by itself? Damn, Im gonna have to spend like $40 bucks on this stuff, oh well. For the best! I'll just buy 2 kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geetar_Axl Posted June 21, 2008 Author Share Posted June 21, 2008 Which is better? Pump Polish on Fretboard or Fretboard Conditioner? Pump Polish on guitar body or Reissue Cream on body? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRom Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Gibson's fretboard conditioner works well but for polish, Virtuoso all the way baby. Can't beat that stuff. I just bought metal cleaner from a local store, it works just fine. Don't need nuthin' fancy. EDIT Oh, and micro fiber cloths, don't forget to use only those ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobv Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 My favorite micro fiber polishing cloths are sold at Lowe's in the paint department. Look for Norton microfiber polishing clots (next to the sandpaper, go figure). They have a red one that's okay, but the blue one looks like terrycloth and is fantastic. The blue ones are sold as "wet" cloths but they work dry or wet. Just wipe the guitar off after you play, and you don't have to worry about spray bottles unless things get ugly. In a moment of extreme geekness I got a grey plush microfiber cloth (Dean Markely brand) at the guitar store because it matches the lining of my Epiphone case. But honestly, people make less fun of you with one of the nice blue cloths from the big box store. They're cheap enough to get a few; keep one on the guitar rack/stand in your basement and one in each guitar case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkinnison90 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Instead of the Gibson polish, I would get some virtuoso polish instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geetar_Axl Posted June 21, 2008 Author Share Posted June 21, 2008 Im not sure where to get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Virtuoso, for sure! Do an internet search for Virtuoso, their website will come up. Fretboard, I use Fret Doctor, it's the best! Don't go overboard with the polishes, though. I just wipe my guitars down after use with a dry microfiber cloth. Every once in a while, I wash the cloth...that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geetar_Axl Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 But you cant get Virtuoso in Australia that I know of, GC is its authorised dealer. We dont have GC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Order it direct http://www.virtuosopolish.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geetar_Axl Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 Excellent! Should I grab some Premium Cleaner or just the Polish? Where can I find Fret Doctor also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Google is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geetar_Axl Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 Do I really need some Fret Conditioner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 I would go for the pump polish also and the Gibson cloths. I use them on both my Gibson's however DONT use the polish on the back of the neck as you will soon be posting a topic called "Why is my neck sticky"... Alot have people have suffered from a sticky neck (No this isnt a joke) and Iam 100% convinced it is a result of using this polish on the neck... If the LP is new you wont be needing fret board conditioner for some time.... Just stick with the Polish for now.. Regards Flight959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geetar_Axl Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 I just ordered Virtuoso! So all I need is some fretboard polish and metal cleaner. Might get a Vintage Reissue Kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geetar_Axl Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 Does anyone use metal cleaners or just wipe the metal over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 I have the vintage kit your talking about but I dont really use it. I have used the metal cleaner as a one off however I mostly just wipe her down.... Iam very particular with my Gibson's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geetar_Axl Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 Ok, but I'll need fretboard conditioner? like the Luithers Choise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRom Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Ok' date=' but I'll need fretboard conditioner? like the Luithers Choise?[/quote'] Do you need fretboard cleaner? Probably not but it won't hurt to clean it very occasionally. If it's really dry where you live you might want o do it more often but it's not critical. Luithers Choice is good stuff tho - Mostly I just wipe the metal parts off. Have to be really narly for me to bother cleaning but you can just use a cleaner formulated for the type of metal you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99SS Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Here is the link to Fret Doctor fretboard conditioner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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