Polishing & Buffing Out Gibson Nitro Finish

[stiles72]

I have a couple of Gibson Thunderbirds and a Les Paul Classic guitar with nitro finishes that have some light scratches, buckle rash, and hazing from where the strap rubs against the body. They haven't been abused or scratched through to the wood- just signs of everyday wear and tear in the clear coat itself. I've used the Gibson polish on them with the yellow cloth to keep them as clean as possible from the front, but am wondering what would be the best way to buff out these light scratches and dull faded ares on the back? Just want to freshen them up make them nice and shiny again.

[Primakurtz]

Check out these, at Stew Mac:
STEWMAC.COM : Micro-Mesh Soft Touch Finishing Pads

I use them on nitro finishes, with good success.

Also, automobile polishes work really well - the fine-grit paste you wipe on, let dry, and then gently rub off.

[Jerry Ziarko]

I just did a buff and polish to my poly finish. I used Stew Mac:
STEWMAC.COM : ColorTone Polishing Compounds
(med-fine-swirl remover)
and foam finishing pads
STEWMAC.COM : Foam Polishing Pad
I'm amazed at the results. The clear finish over natural, looks new once again.
I finished it all with Preservation Polish
http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Finishin...on_Polish.html

[Zooberwerx]

Thanks, Jerry! I have a closet full of chemicals, waxes, pastes, compounds, etc. and always looking for something to add to the clutter.

Riis