Polish Advice Please

[Keith7940236]

My Eagle TDC was built in 1992 and is generally in really good shape. It has a little rash on the back, but otherwise is pretty straight. When I received it in February, there was a buildup on the tail piece and tuners that I was able to polish off using a jewelry polishing cloth. The finish itself is original, but I noticed that there seems to be a fine white film that somewhat obscures the wood grain. I was wondering if this was just what happens over time or if there is some kind of polish or product to clean it up. I really love the look of the Almond Sun Burst on the mahogany, but I would really like to do what I can to restore it to it's original look..

 

Thanks,

 

Keith

[schundog]

Virtuoso Cleaner and Virtuoso Polish is the best stuff I've ever used. Available at Guitar Center/Musician's Friend. Good luck!

[Spook410]

Is the white film on the surface or 'in' the finish?

[GuitArtMan]

Another vote for Virtuoso. You can thank us later.

[Hfan]

Another vote for Virtuoso. You can thank us later.

+1.

 

FWIW, I had a Tele that had a nitro over poly finish on the neck and it would build up a sticky feeling and you could feel a powder on your fingers after 1/2 hour or so of playing, I took a fine 3M abrasive pad and gave it a gentle rub. I got a white powdery build up on the pad which I assume was uncured nitro. The neck is now smooth and no more buildup. I used the white pad available at the Home Depot paint dept. They come in green and red as well but the white is the finest.

 

I would try the Virtuoso cleaner and polish first (in that order).

[Keith7940236]

The film seems to be on the surface, I'll pick up some Virtuoso after work today. Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it.

Keith

[Kuz]

Virtuoso Cleaner and Virtuoso Polish is the best stuff I've ever used. Available at Guitar Center/Musician's Friend. Good luck!

 

Yep, the best stuff made. It's all I use on all my guitars.

 

Use the cleaner first since it sounds like it needs it. Then use the polish. Thereafter you might only need the polish if you just whip off your guitar with guitar cloth after playing. I only need to use the polish a couple time per year (no cleaner needed) since the polish last a long time if you just quickly wipe off the guitar after playing.

[tbonesullivan]

I'd go first for Gibson pump polish. Out of all the polishes I have tried, it works the most "magic" on nitro. It's specifically formulated for nitro, and even is supposed to have a bit of nitro in it to help "seal" the finish. I use it on all of my Heritage and Gibson guitars.

[H]

I'd go first for Gibson pump polish. Out of all the polishes I have tried, it works the most "magic" on nitro. It's specifically formulated for nitro, and even is supposed to have a bit of nitro in it to help "seal" the finish. I use it on all of my Heritage and Gibson guitars.

Virtuoso is difficult and expensive to obtain in the UK so I use Gibson Pump Polish. I'd second what TBone says here.

[bolero]

I usually go for the cabbage rolls, borscht, and perogies...although Tieske is pretty good beer too

[Kuz]

Virtuoso is difficult and expensive to obtain in the UK so I use Gibson Pump Polish. I'd second what TBone says here.

 

Doesn't Musician's Friend and the other large musician's web stores ship to the UK?

 

I have used both and prefer Virtuoso, but your version my vary.

[H]

Doesn't Musician's Friend and the other large musician's web stores ship to the UK?

Last time I tried this a bottle of Virtuoso worked out at the equivalent of $60. I'd like to try it but that's a bit too much for me.

[rooster]

I use Virtuoso on the bodies and necks, and Fret Doctor on the fingerboards. Everything else seems to leave a slight film, but the Virtuoso cleans, polishes, and leaves the guitar dry when it's rubbed out. The Fret Doctor is the same on the fretboard, and seems to pull out all the finger gunk while darkening the board gradually. Of course, when I do work on others' guitars, I use naptha to pull out all the crappy lemon oil that previous techs or owners have deposited into the grain before I apply the Fret Doctor.

 

But that's me.

 

rooster.

[rooster]

Oh, you might try here:

 

http://theguitarrepairworkshop.com/

 

It's in Manchester. I'm sure the shipping would be cheaper than from the US.

 

rooster.

[skydog52]

Virtuoso Cleaner and Virtuoso Polish is the best stuff I've ever used. Available at Guitar Center/Musician's Friend. Good luck!

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[Guest HRB853370]

Here's your advice, in Polish!

 

źródeł pomocy, informacji i wsparcia, w tym z pomocy położnej, grup samopomocy, infolinii

 

telefonicznych i doradców z dziedziny karmienia piersią.

[Guest HRB853370]

Virtuoso is for the wealthy.

 

Try Martin's guitar polish, they know a thing or two about guitar maintenance, having been around for 170 years. $7/bottle.

[tsp17]

Virtuoso. Another vote here. Safe, easy to use, quality, lasts and looks great.

[bolero]

Here's your advice, in Polish!

źródeł pomocy, informacji i wsparcia, w tym z pomocy położnej, grup samopomocy, infolinii

telefonicznych i doradców z dziedziny karmienia piersią.

 

!!!

 

...I went to poltran.com & that translated to this:

 

"Sources of equipment (assistance), information and supports, in (to) from equipment of (assistance of) midwives it, groups of mutual aid, phone press line and from domain of feeding advisors breast. "

 

lol

[Kuz]

Last time I tried this a bottle of Virtuoso worked out at the equivalent of $60. I'd like to try it but that's a bit too much for me.

 

Wow, I didn't realize that.

[Kuz]

I use Virtuoso on the bodies and necks, and Fret Doctor on the fingerboards. Everything else seems to leave a slight film, but the Virtuoso cleans, polishes, and leaves the guitar dry when it's rubbed out. The Fret Doctor is the same on the fretboard, and seems to pull out all the finger gunk while darkening the board gradually. Of course, when I do work on others' guitars, I use naptha to pull out all the crappy lemon oil that previous techs or owners have deposited into the grain before I apply the Fret Doctor.

 

But that's me.

 

rooster.

 

Looks like great minds think a like!!! I only use Fret Doctor on my Rosewood/Ebony fretboards as well!!!!

[schundog]

Virtuoso is for the wealthy.

 

 

Well, CRAP, I was not aware of that..... I'll stop using it immediately!

[H]

Oh, you might try here:

 

http://theguitarrepairworkshop.com/

 

It's in Manchester. I'm sure the shipping would be cheaper than from the US.

 

rooster.

I knew about this already but the prices have dropped markedly since 18 months ago! Much more affordable now

 

Thanks for the link

[big bob]

These are the ones you want, unfortunately Maxwell street is long gone!

[tbonesullivan]

See, the gibson pump polish leaves NO build up I can see. It's very light, and has a nice smell. It also took the funky hazy and dull looking pickguard I had for my H535 (some idiot took it off!!!) and made it look brand spanking new. It just seems to work so well on nitro finishes, and is also great at cleaning. I do have virtuoso though, and that I use on poly-finished guitars sometimes. It really does help shine up older guitars with more swirlies and hazing in the finish.