Mutley Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Anyone recommend a good polish for our beloved Basses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 I suppose it depends what finish you have, but I only use one and it’s this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 I think most players don't bother with anything and my friend who ran the old guitar shop locally always maintained that a lot of these specialist polishes were not any better than pledge! Personally I just use whatever is cheapest and keep my basses looking pretty good. I'm sure someone will be able to dazzle with science about how this is very naïve of me but I'm sure any long term damage to a bass from cheap polish really isn't going to do any damage in my lifetime. A decent guitar polishing cloth off of EBay and a cheap polish does me fine. I think I have some Gibson polish at the moment, purely because it was on offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 There was a thread once on cleaning products, I’ll see if I can find it 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 I remember reading somewhere to avoid anything with silicone in it. I have a small bottle ‘guitar polish’ that came with some Fender case candy over 10 years ago. I still have it somewhere, lasts for ages. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Best I’ve ever used by a country mile. It’s usually a tenner but currently £7.75 on Amazon. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 It’s this one 🙂. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandad Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 My understanding is that a polish containing silica or abrasive substances should be avoided. Here is an advert for one I have not yet tried: https://gilboys.co.uk/blogs/waxing-lyrical/the-best-polish-for-musical-instrument-care At the moment I'm using this product for my polyurethane finished guitars. Seems OK. https://en.audiofanzine.com/misc-guitar-accessory/dunlop/formula-no-65-guitar-polish-cleaner/user_reviews/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunion Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 (edited) I’ve been using these products, fretboard and finish cleaner that comes in a set with fretboard restorative oil https://www.crimsonguitars.com/products/fretboard-cleaner-and-restorative-set Edited February 16, 2021 by Bunion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Jim Dunlop P65CP4 Platinum 65 Cleaner Polish 4oz Guitar Cleaner (stringsdirect.co.uk) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 23 hours ago, ezbass said: I remember reading somewhere to avoid anything with silicone in it. I have a small bottle ‘guitar polish’ that came with some Fender case candy over 10 years ago. I still have it somewhere, lasts for ages. Correct. Most domestic polishes will have silicones of some sort in them. Even in very small quantities, these are very difficult to remove if you ever want/need to do paint touch ups or a re-coat. They're just a real pain, causing the new paint to have "fish-eyes" in it and ruining the surface. Most professional auto polishes are silicone-free and most guitar-specific polishes are just re-branded auto polishes in dedicated (small size and very expensive) packaging. Meguiers auto polishes are used by Fender, for example. Just stay clear of using Armor-All on or near any auto or guitar paintwork/lacquer. It has a high silicone content as do most auto interior dashboard sprays. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 And I love these for keeping my frets shiny and smooth! They really are a treat. It's a lot of work, but I've had great results and it really improves playability if your frets were dull. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxlin Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 I just use the same wax as I use on my cars. Currently G3 Super Paste wax. I have also used the likes of Pledge and various car ‘quick detailers’. However, these contain silicon, so after reading this thread I think I will be claying my basses and cleaning them with a diluted water-based all-purpose cleaner, before re-applying the wax. Gives me something to do in lockdown............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 On 16/02/2021 at 09:23, Frank Blank said: Best I’ve ever used by a country mile. It’s usually a tenner but currently £7.75 on Amazon. On 16/02/2021 at 09:30, Reggaebass said: It’s this one 🙂. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Miserable sod alert! Most specialist guitar polishes are a way of squeezing a teeny bit of standard polish used in the automotive or furniture trades into little containers and charging double the price. Still it gives advertising people an outlet to save them getting constipated with their shite. 🙂 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Dunlop polish warning: my 74 Gibson SG had a nasty reaction to this. The finish went cloudy and rather sticky. Took a lot of work using a variety of other stuff to sort it. Luckily I had stopped applying it before I covered the whole thing. The final thing that got the gloss on the affected area was.... toothpaste!. Minty fresh aroma too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I bought a can of Warwick wood polish when I bought my Dolphin and was surprised to read on the can that wood polishes contribute to Climate change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthedog Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 To należy uznać za dobrą polszczyznę Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silky999 Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 On 16/02/2021 at 09:23, Frank Blank said: Best I’ve ever used by a country mile. It’s usually a tenner but currently £7.75 on Amazon. This......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 I saw a video by Taylor showing they just use Turtle Wax on all their guitars. From the cheapest Mexico made to the bespoke £8k and up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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