High polish-finish: tips for cleaning

Charmand G · 06-02-2005, 03:56 AM

Though I`d just share some tips about cleaning a high polish-instrument, like my own Warwick Vampyre:

1. Use Dunlop Formula 65, or Martin Guitar Polish. These won`t leave any stains of grease.

2. My own mixture: 1 part of [URL=http://www.sulp.no/images/83288.jpg]this[/url] and 15-20 parts of water. NOTE: don`t let any water get to the fingerboard, or near any wooden surface. This mixture will take away dirt fairly easy and won`t leave stains of grease.

....and again: for high polish-surface only!

13 steps to nowhere · 07-29-2005, 10:11 AM

Yeh, and keep your fingers clean! But never ever do washing up or get em really soapy for ages, your calluses will dissapear.

nicatterberry · 07-29-2005, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 13 steps to nowhere

Yeh, and keep your fingers clean! But never ever do washing up or get em really soapy for ages, your calluses will dissapear.

Uhh, personally I like to wash my hands, i don't know about you.

pitchfork · 07-31-2005, 12:12 PM

i just rub the polish on then lightly buff the body and hey presto i can see my face i do that after every play and usually clean the strings as well makes my bass ultra shiny
I use dunlop 65 or gibson guitar polish and gibson string and use that it does the job well and is much cheaper than cleaning cloths.
I only wash my hands to make my strings last longer because changing strings is a pain in the *** when your bridge is held together by tension.

PaulSimonon · 07-31-2005, 10:26 PM

I just use a laquer polishing cloth, like used on trumpets and saxes. It works great, and will never run out.

pitchfork · 08-02-2005, 03:41 AM

i might try that sometimes btw the clash rocked dude paul simonon is one of my favourite bassists in the punk genre
cheers,
ross

06-02-2005, 03:56 AM	#1
Charmand G MX Warwick Club -Freak- Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norway, Oslo/Bodø Posts: 496	High polish-finish: tips for cleaning Though I`d just share some tips about cleaning a high polish-instrument, like my own Warwick Vampyre: 1. Use Dunlop Formula 65, or Martin Guitar Polish. These won`t leave any stains of grease. 2. My own mixture: 1 part of [URL=http://www.sulp.no/images/83288.jpg]this[/url] and 15-20 parts of water. NOTE: don`t let any water get to the fingerboard, or near any wooden surface. This mixture will take away dirt fairly easy and won`t leave stains of grease. ....and again: for high polish-surface only!

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pitchfork Beerman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swindon Posts: 5,822	i might try that sometimes btw the clash rocked dude paul simonon is one of my favourite bassists in the punk genre cheers, ross Last edited by pitchfork; 05-02-2006 at 11:58 AM.

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07-29-2005, 10:11 AM	#2
13 steps to nowhere PAAAANTERA!!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: faversham, kent, england Posts: 1	Yeh, and keep your fingers clean! But never ever do washing up or get em really soapy for ages, your calluses will dissapear.

07-31-2005, 12:12 PM	#4
pitchfork Beerman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swindon Posts: 5,822	i just rub the polish on then lightly buff the body and hey presto i can see my face i do that after every play and usually clean the strings as well makes my bass ultra shiny I use dunlop 65 or gibson guitar polish and gibson string and use that it does the job well and is much cheaper than cleaning cloths. I only wash my hands to make my strings last longer because changing strings is a pain in the *** when your bridge is held together by tension.

07-31-2005, 10:26 PM	#5
PaulSimonon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Indianapolis, IN, USA Posts: 17,074	I just use a laquer polishing cloth, like used on trumpets and saxes. It works great, and will never run out.