Someone please recommend me a good Guitar Polish!

line6bassist · #1 06-19-2009, 08:16 AM

does anyone have a good experience with a all around good polish. One that cleans strings,body, fretboard etc.........Thanks

kayakbass · #2 06-19-2009, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by line6bassist

does anyone have a good experience with a all around good polish. One that cleans strings,body, fretboard etc.........Thanks

GHS guitar gloss. It's the BEST! Deep cleans new and old finishes. It even does your hardware! Do NOT use polish on your fingerboard unless it's a hi gloss maple. Raw wood fingerboards ( rosewood / ebony ) should be treated with a moisturizing oil such as lemon oil. Do NOT put anything on your strings except clean fingers. The best thing to clean strings with are alcohol wipes ( available at your local drug store ).

line6bassist · #3 06-19-2009, 08:49 AM

Good info........thanks kayakbass!!!!

CrashClint · #4 06-19-2009, 11:40 AM

I use virtuoso

http://www.virtuosopolish.com/

Mike Shevlin · #5 06-19-2009, 11:55 AM

Ernie Ball makes guitar 'wipes' that are amazing ~ GC sells them.

Craig_S · #6 06-19-2009, 12:44 PM

Spit and a flannel cloth.

whoatherechunk · #7 06-21-2009, 02:31 AM

I like Gibson or dunlop packs with the Ernie ball cloths.

line6bassist · #8 06-22-2009, 10:51 PM

thanks for the info guys

LeonD · #9 06-23-2009, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by CrashClint

I use virtuoso

http://www.virtuosopolish.com/

+1.

Use the polish regularly. Use the cleaner when it's really bad.

LeonD

rythmicillusion · #10 06-23-2009, 05:51 AM

If I remember correctly, Rich at IbanezRules is a big believer in an all natural polish; spit!

Pilgrim · #11 06-23-2009, 09:06 AM

Virtuoso cleaner - and Virtuoso polish.

IdealWay · #12 06-23-2009, 09:18 AM

Check out GuitarScratchRemover.com. I got 3 tubs about 5 months ago and am just now finishing the first one. It's only for the body, but it really does take out light-medium scratches with some elbow grease. Also polishes very nicely! I'm very happy with it!

electracoyote · #13 06-23-2009, 09:34 AM

There's no all-in-one, unless you want your guitar to look reliced. Some of this stuff is pretty caustic.

My formula: Simichrome or Brasso polish for serious grime and corrosion on hardware and frets (be sure to tape off the fingerboard wood). Planet Waves Fret Polishing System for frets. Fender Mist and Wipe for bodies, hardware, back of neck, etc. Removes dirt and polishes, but doesn't leave a residue. Fender Fretboard Conditioner for fretboards. Great for cleaning and lubricating untreated fretboards like rosewood, but I still use it on maple fretboards because it cleans really well. Finally, Meguiar's #7 for boo-boos on neck and body finishes. Does wonders with spider-webbing and shallow dents and scratches.

Protect your investment! You might want to sell it some day.

electracoyote · #14 06-23-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kayakbass

The best thing to clean strings with are alcohol wipes ( available at your local drug store ).

+1, and they're cheap.

Watch out for string cleaning wipes that leave little bits of cloth all over your strings and fingerboad. It's time-consuming and a PITA getting that debris off your guitar.