telemaster03 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 So, after playing in warm temps this weekend I was careful to wipe the guitar down after each set. However, I notice that there is about a 4" area on the bout where your arm drapes over the guitar. My standard guitar cleaner (Planet Waves) doesn't quite remove it. Any suggestions? A different cleaner, maybe? Thanks for any suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrummer Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Had the same problem. Try Virtuoso Cleaner and Polish. Those work pretty good. I normally use the polish. Every now and then use the cleaner and it will get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchristo Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 +1 on the virtuoso.......the cleaner will take the sweat mark off really easy, and the polish will keep it from happening again so fast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telemaster03 Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Thanks for the heads up on the Virtuoso. I'd seen it advertised in Vintage Guitar and wondered if it was as good as billed. i'll give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruffchris Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Hey, I have the same mark, I think it's from playing in a t shirt, I don't sweat, so I think it's the skin? that does it. I was thinking of wearing a long sleeved jumper or shirt, when i jam on my couch, but thought that's just to anal, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 More sweat..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParlourMan Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Don't do it, that's the stuff that will spark guitar forum threads in 50 years and have future pluckers getting all worked up about he genuine mojo and whatnot... In fact may I suggest getting arrested a few times and some acts that might end up in notoriety, this will only increase the price of your herd for those they're left to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Gibson Pump Polish and a microfiber cloth. Red 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Gibson Pump Polish and a microfiber cloth. Red 333 Yup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyHeart Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 +1 on virtuoso. I picked mine up at Guitar Center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdd707 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Glad that you caught it early and asked this group Nothing will help if you don't act guickly. Once the damage is done it's done. Believe me I've tried everything short of a power sander. It is caused by a chemical reaction between your body chemicals and the nitro that can't be reversed. IMHO. Happened to my AJ ... did it myself by not wiping down the guitar after use. I do so now with my new ones and clean with Virtuoso at each string change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Virtuoso is as good as anything for removing that sweat marring on a nitro finish, but once it begins it will soon return. It does indeed appear to be a chemical reaction with the finish that nothing much defends against. It varys from one individual to another but it is pretty much an unavoidable consequence of playing guitar and sweating, neither of which we can help but do. So wear a long sleeve shirt or a sock top on your forearm or just enjoy adding mojo to your guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I had that problem with an Ovation I have plus I didn't like the sharpness of the edge. I put a John Pearse Arm Rest on it and love it. It feels great and I think it makes the guitar look good. It also helps the guitar ring out better since my arm isn't resting on the sound board. I've been hesitant to put it on my Martins or Gibsons since I don't know what to expect if I wanted to take it off. It has a narrow double face tape that sticks to the outer edge on top og the binding. http://www.jpstrings.com/armrest.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telemaster03 Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 Gibson Pump Polish and a microfiber cloth. Red 333 Thanks for the tip, I'd just ordered the Virtuoso when I saw your post. I'll pick some up on my next GC visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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