matiac Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 What's the best way to clean a guitar with a nitro finish? All my other guitars have a poly finish and I use a chamois on those...is this ok for the Gibson? It's probably been asked a few times, I just don't wanna mess it up using something I'm not supposed to use... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleSixx Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Try this, I love the stuff : Gibson Vintage Reissue Guitar Restoration Kit * Restorative Finish Cream * Premium Fretboard Conditioner * Low-Abrasion Metal Cleaner * 2 polishing cloths You can find it cheap on eBay, around $13 plus $6 on shipping. Use to be more expensive. *Don't forget to check feedback before purchasing* Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson CS Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I have e-mailed Gibson with the same question. Like you, I dont want to mess up a good thing by using the wrong cleaner. They told me the" Luthiers Choice Hi Gloss Polish"...The little bottle with red lettering. 1.5 oz bottle cost $2.50 up here in Canada. A nice clean 100% cotton cloth and youre off to the races. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 66 has it right. The Nitro is more like a skin than a finish. It was designed to breath. Most household and car polishes will ruin the nitro if used for an extended time because they will fill the pours and seal the Nitro. I use the Gibson stuff on ALL my guitars. Good question though Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scozz Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Here's what you should use, there's nothing better. http://www.virtuosopolish.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deftone Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I use the Gibson kit as well. It's got everything you need and it works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiac Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 Thanks guys, I think I'll swagger on in to my local G.C. and grab one of those Gibson kits, I got one of those "King Of The Blues" cards for competing, and can get 15% off on that, I used it to get the Goldtop, but yeah, I always just use a chamois and my breath on the others and it does pretty good, but I noticed on my Epiphone the other day theres tiny scratches, and I don't know if it's from the chamois or what, and I DON'T want that to happen to the Gibson, that would rather suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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