JayDee1490 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Hey guys, I have an Inspired By Casino, and I've had it for almost a year now. Whats kind of been bugging me is that the hardware (pickup covers, trapeze tailpiece, etc.) has had this really dirty look. It has fingerprints on it, and it really looks oily, and it just doesn't look good on the Casino. I was wondering how you can clean up the hardware, and make good look good as new. Any help would be appreciated Thanks, -Jose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Jose - I have an IBJL too (sunburst model). Haven't noticed the problems you describe but I am enamored of another guitar right now. The IBJL has a poly finish, so there's no harm in using Windex window cleaner on it. Or a drop of diswashing liquid in water. Use a soft cotton cloth or and old clean T-shirt, not paper towels. That should do it. Post some pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayDee1490 Posted December 24, 2010 Author Share Posted December 24, 2010 Jose - I have an IBJL too (sunburst model). Haven't noticed the problems you describe but I am enamored of another guitar right now. The IBJL has a poly finish, so there's no harm in using Windex window cleaner on it. Or a drop of diswashing liquid in water. Use a soft cotton cloth or and old clean T-shirt, not paper towels. That should do it. Post some pics! Thank you for the reply! So what you're saying is that if you put Windex on the guitar body, it won't really mess up the finish in any way? And ill post some pics right when i finish restringing my Epi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayDee1490 Posted December 24, 2010 Author Share Posted December 24, 2010 Well i tried a little bit of Windex, but no luck. Could anyone suggest something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g6120 Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Jose Naphtha is a cleaner which dries quickly used on guitars and will clean up what you want to be done and it can be used over the whole guitar including the neck . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayDee1490 Posted December 28, 2010 Author Share Posted December 28, 2010 I know that the hardware on the guitar is made of nickel. I just need to find a good cleaner that can clean the hardware. So far i tried Nevr-Dull and Naphtha, but still no luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 From your description, it seems you're most worried about getting the hardware cleaned up, not the actual body of the guitar. Have you tried using car polish, something with a MILD cutting action should work fine. Try and find something Canuba based and silicone free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchie 63 Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 I`ve got a Lennon 65 reissue also with Nickel plated h/ware, and my pickup covers are going the same way, that sort of oily going to dull look (patina) they obtain with age. I actually quite like it myself and will leave well alone as it causes no issues for me. It`s quite a desired look on vintage guitars. Notice the dulling on the pickups top and bottom edges. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 This is just my personal opinion of course, but I think the "slight wear" on the pickups in the Casino looks cool. After all, it's supposed to be a replica of a '65 right??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g6120 Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 If your guitar needs a good cleaning its Naphtha and if your referring to a dulling of the pickups as some mentioned its polish that will help you there . Myself if the pickups are getting a bit hazy looking to me thats cool . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayDee1490 Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 Well here are some pictures of my beloved Casino. So here I have my IBJL Casino acquired in Jan. of 2010, then there is the Vox VT+ 40 recently acquired on Christmas Day. I also have my Les Paul 100 acquired in 2007 and a cheap Lyon guitar. I threw in the magazine for kicks and giggles. ^_^ On the side, I have a Line 6 Spider III 15 that I'm looking to sell. Enjoy the photos B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyGibson Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Casino + Vox = Excellent Tone. I have a VT30 and love it with mine. Nice family shot too. Kind of reminds me of mine: Casino, LP and an acoustic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHERNAGH'91 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Not sure about you, but I find I have to wipe down my hardware after each and every time I play. Seems that hand sweat is highly corrosive to nickel, chrome and gold finishes. And I find once the damage is done it's done. I guess that's why art galleries freak out if you try to touch the paintings - the oils in your hands are highly destructive over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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