ped Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Any recommendations? Looking for something to apply to a cracked and worn nitro finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 My 62RI jazz had a nitro finish and I was recommended the fender custom shop polish when I bought it , it wasn’t cracked or worn though, I don’t know if that would make a difference?, It says it, Contains no silicones, resins, polymers, bonding agents or alcohol Compatible with all finishes, including nitrocellulose 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share Posted August 20, 2022 Thanks! Yeah I think the key is to avoid silicone. Re the cracks, just wondered if getting polish in the cracks might not be best for the underlying wood but guess if it’s the right polish it won’t be absorbed as such. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tvrtastic Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 I use Meguiar's Gold Class Carnauba Plus Wax on my nitro guitars. Only apply one a year, and needs only a quick buff every few weeks (to take off any sweat marks or grime) brings back the shine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share Posted August 20, 2022 All the ones I’m reading up on say not to use on cracked finishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Lightly damp micro fibre cloth, followed by a dry one is the safest route I’d have thought. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcoo Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 The Virtuoso Cleaner and Polish is good for nitro basses. Fairly pricey, but good stuff. Had mine for years. https://www.theguitarrepairworkshop.com/product-page/virtuoso-cleaner Dr Ducks Axe Wax is also meant to be good. I've got some but not got around to using it yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcoo Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Just read that Virtuoso not recommended for cracked finishes. Apologies, I should have checked first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share Posted August 20, 2022 16 minutes ago, umcoo said: Just read that Virtuoso not recommended for cracked finishes. Apologies, I should have checked first. Thanks yeah no worries I think it’s probably best to leave it alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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