Best Guitar Polish

Twentythirdeye · 08-20-2008, 07:21 PM

Hey guys! I have a ltd kh-202 (kirk hammett sig) and getting ready to sell it. the thing is riddled with fine scratches and i want to clean it up. what is a good polish that would remove most of the fine scratches and polish it?

any help is appreciated. thanks!!

River · 08-20-2008, 07:41 PM

Try searching threads in other sections of MLP, like the Luthier's Corner. This has been covered extensively lately, and a new thread on the subject may not get any attention, from my experience.

mmcquain · 08-20-2008, 10:05 PM

I agree... use the seach feature, etc.
That being said, I think the Virtuoso Cleaner and Polish are great.

alligatorbling · 08-20-2008, 10:26 PM

I really dont use polish that much, but Virtuoso seems to get rave reviews around this place... Id say thats a safe bet.

goby · 08-20-2008, 11:50 PM

Virtuoso is great

xsouldriverx · 08-21-2008, 01:33 AM

is virtuoso just for nitro finishes or can it be used on poly too?

mmcquain · 08-21-2008, 02:54 AM

Virtuoso can be used on both kinds of finishes

BONEDADDY · 08-21-2008, 03:24 AM

Virtuoso Cleaner and Polish!

Dino · 08-21-2008, 03:03 PM

WoW, that polish works great!
But does it remove scratches too?

If not, I'd maybe use a light compound to get the scratches out and then follow it up with that polish.

BTW ... I really want that Goldtop!

asmith9509 · 08-21-2008, 05:20 PM

I just got some Restoration polish... they make a big deal out of the fact that it is silicone-free, which is important if the guitar ever needs to be repaired.
Anyone else buy this? I have to admit, I'm not totally wild about the results with it. The Gibson pump polish worked better, silicone or not.

BONEDADDY · 08-21-2008, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dino

WoW, that polish works great!
But does it remove scratches too?

If not, I'd maybe use a light compound to get the scratches out and then follow it up with that polish.

BTW ... I really want that Goldtop!

" One MILLION dollars "

Twentythirdeye · 08-22-2008, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BONEDADDY

Virtuoso Cleaner and Polish!

yes this language is necassary. fuck that's a nice goldtop

where do i get this virtuoso polish? i am very interested.

mmcquain · 08-22-2008, 01:10 AM

BONEDADDY · 08-22-2008, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twentythirdeye

yes this language is necassary. fuck that's a nice goldtop

where do i get this virtuoso polish? i am very interested.

Thanks! I got mine at the local Guitar Center.

jo07 · 08-22-2008, 01:27 AM

i use dunlop 65

Twentythirdeye · 08-22-2008, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jo07

i use dunlop 65

i actually got some of that today, i haven't used it yet though. i'm just lazy

wholelottasomethin' · 08-25-2008, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmcquain

Nice guitars =O

Lovin' that custom

Dino · 08-25-2008, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BONEDADDY

Thanks! I got mine at the local Guitar Center.

Virtuoso? Really?
No luck at my Guitar Center ... they've never even heard of it.

Does anybody else carry it?

BONEDADDY · 08-25-2008, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dino

Virtuoso? Really?
No luck at my Guitar Center ... they've never even heard of it.

Does anybody else carry it?

Dino, you might have to place an order if none of your local shops carry it. Here's the link to The Virtuoso Polish website. You can purchase direct from them and it's cheaper than what I paid at GC.

Welcome to Virtuoso Premium Polish & Cleaner. To place a telephone order, please call 818-992-4733.

Good luck on your quest for shinyness!

xsouldriverx · 08-25-2008, 01:27 AM

my gc always says they have one left and when i go in they cant find it. gc = annoyance

mmcquain · 08-25-2008, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wholelottasomethin'

Nice guitars =O
Lovin' that custom

Thanks. The only 2 guitars I still own out of those pics are the Classic Antique and the CS-356. That Custom was sold to another forum member... and you're right, it is a special guitar!

Dino · 08-26-2008, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BONEDADDY

Dino, you might have to place an order if none of your local shops carry it. Here's the link to The Virtuoso Polish website. You can purchase direct from them and it's cheaper than what I paid at GC.

Welcome to Virtuoso Premium Polish & Cleaner. To place a telephone order, please call 818-992-4733.

Good luck on your quest for shinyness!

Thanks!

Satch0922 · 08-26-2008, 09:51 PM

I just ordered the cleaner and the polish. Looking forward to seeing how well they work.

xsouldriverx · 08-26-2008, 10:06 PM

i have a guitar that has a matte finish ( that in places i have worn to a shine) i dont know what the finish is and ive never used anything to clean it besides a cloth. do you think the virtuoso cleaner will be too much on the matte?

best pic i could find

Robster · 08-26-2008, 11:10 PM

Use 3M Finesse It II first, then Meguiar's Scratch-X. It'll look like brand new. I use one of those polishing discs that fit on my power drill, the kind you get from Stew-Mac, the yellow microfiber ones. Works miracles on a scratched up finish. As long as the scratches are just in the finish, and not down to the color coat, you can get all of them out with this setup. Works WONDERS!

Rob

Twentythirdeye · 08-27-2008, 12:27 AM

on my satin lp neck, i used ScratchX and it cleaned it up like a charm! the ernie ball 65 polish doesn't harm satin that much either.

also, i called GC and asked if they had virtuoso guitar polish and he says "in the typical GC asshole sarcastic voice"

no we don't have it. why do you want to polish a guitar? it doesn't make you any better.

i said because i like a shiny and clean guitar.

he says, "pussy" and hangs up. i called back, but talked to the manager, he had some code name i can't remember lol. it was funny how girl called him up. anyways, the guy said that he's had all kinds of trouble with this guy and "won't be here tomorrow"

this is the GC in the new TownsSquare in Vegas.

08-20-2008, 07:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Twentythirdeye Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Best Guitar Polish Hey guys! I have a ltd kh-202 (kirk hammett sig) and getting ready to sell it. the thing is riddled with fine scratches and i want to clean it up. what is a good polish that would remove most of the fine scratches and polish it? any help is appreciated. thanks!!

08-20-2008, 07:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
River Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Crestone, Colorado, USA Posts: 2,303 Thanks: 22 Thanked 12 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Best Guitar Polish Try searching threads in other sections of MLP, like the Luthier's Corner. This has been covered extensively lately, and a new thread on the subject may not get any attention, from my experience. __________________ Light a candle for all children who have died. Dec. 14, 2008, 7-8PM around the globe.

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mmcquain Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tarpon Springs, FL Posts: 1,461 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: Best Guitar Polish I agree... use the seach feature, etc. That being said, I think the Virtuoso Cleaner and Polish are great. __________________ Rock, Blues, Christian player - mmcquain@mcquain.com http://www.mcquain.com/lespaul - http://www.myspace.com/mmcquain Gibson Les Paul Classic Antique & CS-356, Fender Stratocaster, Hamer Flying V, BreedLove AD25/SR Peavey Marshall Behringer POD Tech21 Boss MXR Dunlop Danelectro Digitech Dean Markley D'Addario

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08-21-2008, 01:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
xsouldriverx Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NY Posts: 465 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Best Guitar Polish is virtuoso just for nitro finishes or can it be used on poly too? __________________ 2007 Gibson Les Paul Classic - Wine Red - Tom Anderson H1- (neck) H3+ (bridge) 2005 Ibanez H.R. Giger Iceman VHT PittBull 50-CL (with 6 band EQ)

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mmcquain Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tarpon Springs, FL Posts: 1,461 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: Best Guitar Polish Virtuoso can be used on both kinds of finishes __________________ Rock, Blues, Christian player - mmcquain@mcquain.com http://www.mcquain.com/lespaul - http://www.myspace.com/mmcquain Gibson Les Paul Classic Antique & CS-356, Fender Stratocaster, Hamer Flying V, BreedLove AD25/SR Peavey Marshall Behringer POD Tech21 Boss MXR Dunlop Danelectro Digitech Dean Markley D'Addario

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Dino Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 975 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Best Guitar Polish WoW, that polish works great! But does it remove scratches too? If not, I'd maybe use a light compound to get the scratches out and then follow it up with that polish. BTW ... I really want that Goldtop!

08-21-2008, 05:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
asmith9509 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 131 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Best Guitar Polish I just got some Restoration polish... they make a big deal out of the fact that it is silicone-free, which is important if the guitar ever needs to be repaired. Anyone else buy this? I have to admit, I'm not totally wild about the results with it. The Gibson pump polish worked better, silicone or not.

08-22-2008, 01:10 AM	#13 (permalink)
mmcquain Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tarpon Springs, FL Posts: 1,461 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: Best Guitar Polish __________________ Rock, Blues, Christian player - mmcquain@mcquain.com http://www.mcquain.com/lespaul - http://www.myspace.com/mmcquain Gibson Les Paul Classic Antique & CS-356, Fender Stratocaster, Hamer Flying V, BreedLove AD25/SR Peavey Marshall Behringer POD Tech21 Boss MXR Dunlop Danelectro Digitech Dean Markley D'Addario

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08-25-2008, 01:27 AM	#20 (permalink)
xsouldriverx Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NY Posts: 465 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Best Guitar Polish my gc always says they have one left and when i go in they cant find it. gc = annoyance __________________ 2007 Gibson Les Paul Classic - Wine Red - Tom Anderson H1- (neck) H3+ (bridge) 2005 Ibanez H.R. Giger Iceman VHT PittBull 50-CL (with 6 band EQ)

08-26-2008, 09:51 PM	#23 (permalink)
Satch0922 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 285 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Best Guitar Polish I just ordered the cleaner and the polish. Looking forward to seeing how well they work. __________________ 1984 Les Paul Studio - Classic White w/factory Kahler 1991 Explorer - Classic White/Gold TP-6 1993 Les Paul Studio - Wine Red/Gold 1996 Les Paul Studio - Alpine White/Gold 2002 Les Paul Classic - Cherryburst/ Classic 57's 2007 SG Standard - Cherry Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 Marshall 1960 Lead 4x12 Crate V18 1x12 Tube Combo

08-26-2008, 10:06 PM	#24 (permalink)
xsouldriverx Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NY Posts: 465 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Best Guitar Polish i have a guitar that has a matte finish ( that in places i have worn to a shine) i dont know what the finish is and ive never used anything to clean it besides a cloth. do you think the virtuoso cleaner will be too much on the matte? best pic i could find __________________ 2007 Gibson Les Paul Classic - Wine Red - Tom Anderson H1- (neck) H3+ (bridge) 2005 Ibanez H.R. Giger Iceman VHT PittBull 50-CL (with 6 band EQ)

08-26-2008, 11:10 PM	#25 (permalink)
Robster V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Westwood Hills, KS Posts: 899 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Best Guitar Polish Use 3M Finesse It II first, then Meguiar's Scratch-X. It'll look like brand new. I use one of those polishing discs that fit on my power drill, the kind you get from Stew-Mac, the yellow microfiber ones. Works miracles on a scratched up finish. As long as the scratches are just in the finish, and not down to the color coat, you can get all of them out with this setup. Works WONDERS! Rob __________________ Just between us, I think it's time for us to recognize The differences we sometimes fear to show. Just between us, I think it's time for us to realize The spaces in between Leave room for you and I to grow {Neil Peart}

08-27-2008, 12:27 AM	#26 (permalink)
Twentythirdeye Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Best Guitar Polish on my satin lp neck, i used ScratchX and it cleaned it up like a charm! the ernie ball 65 polish doesn't harm satin that much either. also, i called GC and asked if they had virtuoso guitar polish and he says "in the typical GC asshole sarcastic voice" no we don't have it. why do you want to polish a guitar? it doesn't make you any better. i said because i like a shiny and clean guitar. he says, "pussy" and hangs up. i called back, but talked to the manager, he had some code name i can't remember lol. it was funny how girl called him up. anyways, the guy said that he's had all kinds of trouble with this guy and "won't be here tomorrow" this is the GC in the new TownsSquare in Vegas.