Polish turns bass into smudgy turd - How do I get it off?

[Mr.Phil]

Help! I used some kolsteins (incorrectly applied by me im guessing) and now my bass looks awful. I followed the directions and at first the bass looked great, I put in the case take it out to a rehersal, unpack it and boom! Awful greasy smudges everywhere. I can't wipe them off with a cloth. How can I get this stuff off?

[Mr.Phil]

Still no ideas? I can't get this stuff off and its turning into a dull film on the bass. I don't want this to be a permanent change on my
bass.

[arnoldschnitzer]

Start small. Take a soft cotton rag and spray a little water on it. Now rub with the grain; hard at first, then gently. Report back here.

Warning: use VERY gentle pressure on the f-hole wings!

[forester]

H20 and elbow... if that won't cut it, Mohawk brand Wax-Wash. good for grime, polish build up,gumminess etc. I use it everyday won't cloud finish and evaporates in a few moments.
good luck..

[alanbarnosky]

Some water, elbow grease, AND TIME! I recently cleaned my Kay which I bought about 2 months ago. Took 3 hours to do!! Then again, I don't think it had seen a cloth since it rolled out of the factory in '49... looks 10x better though.

[Mr.Phil]

The water didn't do too much It got rid of some build up and left other parts looking like they had a satin finish. Someone here suggested murphy's magic soap, any experience? I'll look into that other one too. Thanks!