| Fretboard-
If there's any gunk buildup from extensive playing, I use a little 000/0000 steel wool lubricated with lemon oil, then I wipe the excess with a clean, dry lint free cloth. Go with the grain, and only work one fretspace at a time.
If it just needs a cleaning, I use a clean cloth with some lemon oil.
Body-
If the body is painted, I use a mild detergent (handsoap) on a damp (NOT dripping wet-damp!) sponge to clean up any real mess, then I use Meguiars polish wax and shine it up like I would my car. I only use the polish every so often when it really needs it, and if I end up with some minor scratches, I use the Meguiars scratch and swirl remover before using the polish. Brings it up like brand new.
Neck-
For the back of the neck (we've already dealt with the fretboard), I use 2 different methods depending on what type of finish it has. If it's painted, I use the same method that I do with the body. If it's Tung oil finished, I usually use Murphy's Oil soap.
Tuning keys, bridge, knobs-
I use Windex on a cloth and shine them up that way. Works pretty well. |