Paul Cooke Posted February 3, 2008 Posted February 3, 2008 OK, after getting back from Sheffield with a nice bubinga bodied bass in my clutches... I'm wondering how to clean it. It appears to be a natural finish as there are open pores. Can I get away with using Mr Sheen or Pledge on it? or have I got to use something fancy? PS. Yes I did use the search function and nothing came up... Quote
Machines Posted February 3, 2008 Posted February 3, 2008 Hmm, would lemon oil work ? Does fine for rosewood.. Quote
The Burpster Posted February 3, 2008 Posted February 3, 2008 I guess it depends on what finish you wnat to end up with/ keep.....! I would personally steer clear of the products you mention as they are steeped in man made yukkies...! Gunstock oil, lemon oil, if you want an oil finish. Good quality beeswax if you want a wax finish. Leave it and wipe off if you want an 'au natuaral' finish. Quote
Paul Cooke Posted February 3, 2008 Author Posted February 3, 2008 so what would you recommend to get the gunge and other general stuff off with first before I finish it? I have Lem-oil, but am not sure if that would preclude me from using beeswax to polish it with... Quote
The Burpster Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 Oil or wax...... Dont try to mix them (bit like beer and wine)....... if you intend to wax it, then get a GOOD cleaner like PRS or Ernie Ball to get rid of the grubs, then let it dry thoroughly.......... then a nice layer of new wax, and play away until it gets ful of grubs again and repeat above Quote
mybass Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 [quote name='Paul Cooke' post='132876' date='Feb 3 2008, 08:13 AM']OK, after getting back from Sheffield with a nice bubinga bodied bass in my clutches... I'm wondering how to clean it. It appears to be a natural finish as there are open pores. Can I get away with using Mr Sheen or Pledge on it? or have I got to use something fancy? PS. Yes I did use the search function and nothing came up... [/quote] Similar subject matter from Basschat member "pyrolator" on Jan 4th about this. Warwick make their own brand of wax finish that I'm sure contains Carnuba wax which, if they make it must be the right ingredient for natural finish basses. I think they sell it on their own web site (www.warwickbass.com ?) The rest of "pyrolator's" chat has more info. Quote
.jpg.2a95db90b70ff3f3317b0f7ee3970acb.jpg)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.