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Post by ZacAttack on Apr 17, 2004 13:16:12 GMT -5
Endorse your favorite polish.
Tell me what it is and why you like it. ;D
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Post by WickedWishes on Apr 17, 2004 13:46:06 GMT -5
First, a little bit about me.
I work very hard for my money, and I don't have a lot to spend or waste, So,...I research products extensively prior to making a purchase.
I use "Gibson Pump Polish" exclusively
I am very very proud of my Epi-LP, and I treat her like a $3,000.00 "Gibson". I am very pleased with the polish and the results on my Epi-LP.
Needless to say, I researched all types of guitar polishes, and I do have a degree of "brand" loyality, so, "Gibson Pump Polish" was for me.
*Note*,...results depend on the ammount of polish used, regardless of brand, and the ammount of "force" used to polish. Always polish lightly. ergo "buff not rub"
Remember,....a little goes a long way, and you can always add polish and buff more later.
Zac,...I hope this helps
^5
WickedWishes
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flyv
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Post by flyv on Apr 17, 2004 15:11:43 GMT -5
guess it depends on the guitars condition to begin with.i picked up a used washburn hb35 cheap because the finish was milky and the gold hardware was green(yum) couldnt resist tho as it had beatiful flame maple front and back(picture a gibby 335,cherry red with flame that wont quit)i used ghs guitar gloss on it,took off strings,pickguard and all and gave it the cleaning of its life,even the gold hardware came clean.i took it to guitar center to look for a replacement nut and the salespeople all gathered round to ooh and aah over it,guess they hadnt seen one like that. anyway ghs worked great on an abused axe.
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Post by noeljob on Apr 17, 2004 15:25:16 GMT -5
i just use a dry cloth. seems to work for me.
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Post by Steelpriest on Apr 17, 2004 15:30:59 GMT -5
I only make sure the polish has a low viscosity and is really "fluid". I use everything what I can get for a good price, Gibson Pump Polish is nice though...  |
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Post by tekrek on Apr 17, 2004 21:29:07 GMT -5
Dunlop Formula 65 guitar polish,but use two cloths one to apply and one to buff to shine. Great results and not a ton of effort. I also saw dunlop has a carnuba wax for guitar finishes but havn't tried it yet...Has anyone??
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Post by CAFeathers on Apr 17, 2004 22:14:00 GMT -5
I use the Dunlop Formula 65 Polish and Cleaner, then I use the Formula 65 Carnuba Wax. Excellent results Just make sure you use 2 rags, one to apply and one to remove.
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Post by zep on Apr 18, 2004 9:35:43 GMT -5
I only make sure the polish has a low viscosity and is really "fluid". I use everything what I can get for a good price, Gibson Pump Polish is nice though... yummm...syrup  So far I just use a soft cloth, maybe I'll get some polish some time soon. |
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Post by ZacAttack on Apr 22, 2004 7:10:56 GMT -5
Ok thanks to all who replied and voted, except for noeljob, the topic was polish and I already know about your damn dry rag! I have know ya since 4th grade for god sakes. ( don't worry folks he knows Im messin with him) So far it looks like Dunlop Formula 65 gets my money. I will leave voting open for one more week just incase a few more have an opinion.
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Post by ZacAttack on May 18, 2004 13:37:45 GMT -5
Ok the Dunlop formula 65 is pretty good stuff. I bought some and polished both of my guitars with it and it works very well. Here in Texas it gets very hot and when I play I sweat alot. Finger gunk on the fretboard has always been a problem. Just a dab of the Formula 65 took it off fine and did not leave a nasty residue. Plus it buffed out on the rest of the guitar really well.
I don't see myself using it every time I clean my guitars, but when it's time to shine them up the stuff works great.
Thanks folks for all your advise.
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