[amyng]

okay, im wondering what i can use at home to clean the surface of my guitar.

[100%beatle]

i wouldn't try that, just go to a music store and buy some guitar polish, and a polishing cloth(or a soft washcloth).

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i wouldn't try that, just go to a music store and buy some guitar polish, and a polishing cloth(or a soft washcloth).

Most proper guitar polishes contain silicone and thats not good for your guitar.You should always make sure whatever you use is not wax or silicon based.

[evileye]

i wouldn't try that, just go to a music store and buy some guitar polish, and a polishing cloth(or a soft washcloth).

Most proper guitar polishes contain silicone and thats not good for your guitar.You should always make sure whatever you use is not wax or silicon based.

Oops... :S

[narad1986]

Most proper guitar polishes contain silicone and thats not good for your guitar

so then why the hell .. ..... So the guitar polish company doesn't know this ?

[pimp_vince]

Most proper guitar polishes contain silicone and thats not good for your guitar

so then why the hell .. ..... So the guitar polish company doesn't know this ?

ever wonder why they don't make light bulbs that don't burn out?

they need to make money... gradually destroying your guitar, forcing you to buy another is one way of doing it. i just use a soft cloth and a little elbow grease (a LITTLE bit... too much makes fro broken guitars)

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Yes they know but probly dont care.There polish brings it up nice and shiny and people by it.They dont care what happens years down the line.Most people dont know the damage it can cause over the years and wouldnt put it down to the polish anyway.All they want is your money like any other company.

My advise would be to breath on the guitar and use a soft cloth.Or if its very dirty a bit of lighter fluid.Though be carefull as it can damage certain finishes like french polish.So find out what your guitar is finished with before you use it.But its probly gonna be fine.Unless you have an old or high end classical or something its umlikely to be french polished.Most finishes are fine to use it.Stew-mac also do a silicone free guitar polish which i havent used but im told is very good.

[evileye]

Adam the one I have here that i've been using contains beeswax and turpentine but no sylicone, it states that specifically on the can. Is that good/bad for the finish? I've only used it about twice all in all.

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Adam the one I have here that i've been using contains beeswax and turpentine but no sylicone, it states that specifically on the can. Is that good/bad for the finish? I've only used it about twice all in all.

I wouldnt use it personly if it contains wax.

[evileye]

Looks like I'll have to go looking for another one then... Even though to be honest the guitar stays in the case when im not playing it so it doesent gather dirt, a wipe down with a cloth usually does the job...

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Looks like I'll have to go looking for another one then...  Even though to be honest the guitar stays in the case when im not playing it so it doesent gather dirt, a wipe down with a cloth usually does the job...

Thats all it should need.You strike me as a man who really takes care of his guitar so i doubt its going to get really dirty.Just breath on the body and polish up with a cloth.Least that way you know its not going to leave anything there that it shouldnt.I think guitar polishs are just a way for companys to get there hands on your money.You dont really need them.

[evileye]

I take pride in the gibson allright. I have some korean made crap which admitedly is in a bit of a state, but the gibson is well kept allright. I dont really need a polish for it though.