Toothpaste = shine?

iBrows · 11-06-2009, 02:53 PM

Hey there!

Is it true that applying a bit of toothpaste and polishing it, will result in a subtle sheen on a satin finish, as for example on my Les Paul Standard Faded?

minty · 11-06-2009, 02:55 PM

i think it would do the opposite...it would dull the shine because it's an abrasive.

Boleskinehouse · 11-06-2009, 02:57 PM

Um... Do not put toothpaste on a Les Paul.

MenaceMartin · 11-06-2009, 03:01 PM

Toothpaste is abrasive, VERY abrasive to things such as guitar finishes. So don't do it. Besides, your guitar will wreak of mint.

JM Vasek · 11-06-2009, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minty

i think it would do the opposite...it would dull the shine because it's an abrasive.

You should know, "Minty".

Yeah, toothpaste is a bad idea.

iBrows · 11-06-2009, 03:02 PM

I was inspired by this thread: Virtuoso for Faded?? I got another way...

And the only way I am able to get ahold of the gloryfied Virtuoso Polish, is to get it shipped from the US to here. (Denmark)

lpplayer · 11-06-2009, 03:04 PM

I have heard toothpaste is a good chrome polish

LongBeach · 11-06-2009, 03:05 PM

I once heard mayonnaise & cig ashes mixed together take
the water stains of coffee tables

I think it was on a tv program?

But anyway, I agree, do NOT put toothpaste on your LP.

xguitardevilx · 11-06-2009, 03:13 PM

Just don't use boles toothpaste.. it's been in his butt

Mr Insane · 11-06-2009, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xguitardevilx

Just don't use boles toothpaste.. it's been in his butt

MenaceMartin · 11-06-2009, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lpplayer

I have heard toothpaste is a good chrome polish

correct. also good for freeing up and smoothing out rusty/sticky bearings

Quote:

Originally Posted by xguitardevilx

Just don't use boles toothpaste.. it's been in his butt

i dread to think what he flosses with...

r9in09 · 11-06-2009, 06:39 PM

Toothpaste IS a polish, but it's far too abrasive for a guitar finish. You can polish metal with it though.

dennistruckdriver · 11-06-2009, 06:53 PM

If you wanted a shiny guitar, you should have bought a shiny guitar.

LongBeach · 11-06-2009, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dennistruckdriver

If you wanted a shiny guitar, you should have bought a shiny guitar.

WORD

xguitardevilx · 11-06-2009, 07:36 PM

You could consider a refinish with nitro on your faded Standard.

wyldesixx21 · 11-07-2009, 02:42 AM

+2 toothpaste will polish the tail piece but not the body. But like was said earlier it would be minty fresh.

iBrows · 11-07-2009, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dennistruckdriver

If you wanted a shiny guitar, you should have bought a shiny guitar.

I never wanted a shiny guitar, I don't really like the look of a new high-gloss guitar.

But I've seen some people apply Virtuoso Polish on their faded guitars, which resulted in a finish that had a subtle sheen that resembled the finish of a vintage worn guitar that had had a high-gloss clearcoat finish back in it's day

5F6-A · 11-07-2009, 08:12 AM

maybe for "relic" finishes?...

iBrows · 11-07-2009, 08:15 AM

Anyway, I'll trash the toothpaste idea and perhaps order some Virtuoso Polish, or continue my search for an alternative

ehamady6 · 11-07-2009, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iBrows

Anyway, I'll trash the toothpaste idea and perhaps order some Virtuoso Polish, or continue my search for an alternative

I'd get the Virtuoso Cleaner too and apply it before the Polish. That's what I use to remove fingerprints and any other schmutz.

-JiiTee- · 11-07-2009, 01:55 PM

Hi iBrows,
if you don't have access to Virtuoso you can try:
DUNLOP FORMULA 65 POLISH KIT - U.K. International Cyberstore

I've been using that to achieve that "vintage shine" on my faded les paul. Originally I bought that kit to even out the shine - as some spots of the top we're starting to shine because of hand wear + sweat and others we're still dull and that did not look that good. I don't have pictures here, but the results I got were quite similar than what people have achieved with Virtuos stuff.

At some point I also used Turtle wax rubbing compound to get the lacquer surface more even (=more shine). However, I cannot recommend this since I'm not sure if it's 100% silicone free or not. On my guitar it worked well.

Hope this helps.

Jonathan · 11-08-2009, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iBrows

I never wanted a shiny guitar, I don't really like the look of a new high-gloss guitar.

But I've seen some people apply Virtuoso Polish on their faded guitars, which resulted in a finish that had a subtle sheen that resembled the finish of a vintage worn guitar that had had a high-gloss clearcoat finish back in it's day

Seriously, be happy for your faded as it is. It's a great guitar and polishing won't make any difference. If you wanna upgrade it in some way then concentrate on upgrading the tonal qualities of the guitar.

iBrows · 11-08-2009, 11:22 AM

@ -JiiTee-: Thanks for your reply, but I've already ordered the Virtuoso Kit.
Though I would LOVE to see some pics of your polished LP

@ Jonathan: I am very happy for my LP as it is, I just want to experiment and see what kind of results I can get with a little polish, and on the pics I've seen with Virtuoso polish, it does make a great vintage sheen.

Anyhow, I'll make a thread with pics when I've done my makeover, and then hopefully it will look good

11-06-2009, 02:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
iBrows Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Toothpaste = shine? Hey there! Is it true that applying a bit of toothpaste and polishing it, will result in a subtle sheen on a satin finish, as for example on my Les Paul Standard Faded? __________________ Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded Honeyburst ('08) Epiphone G-400 SG ('06) Marshall JCM 900 4100 (100 watt, EL34, 1990) Marshall 8412 (4 x Celestion G12L-35) Vox AD30VT ('07) Dunlop GCB95 Crybaby

11-06-2009, 02:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
minty Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Toothpaste = shine? i think it would do the opposite...it would dull the shine because it's an abrasive.

11-06-2009, 02:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Boleskinehouse V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Next to Raleighwood Posts: 17,736 Thanks: 63 Thanked 506 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Toothpaste = shine? Um... Do not put toothpaste on a Les Paul. __________________

11-06-2009, 03:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
MenaceMartin Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK. Posts: 1,832 Thanks: 23 Thanked 16 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Toothpaste = shine? Toothpaste is abrasive, VERY abrasive to things such as guitar finishes. So don't do it. Besides, your guitar will wreak of mint. __________________ ♫ Eyes over easy... EAT IT! EAT IT! EAT IT! ♫

11-06-2009, 03:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
iBrows Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Toothpaste = shine? I was inspired by this thread: Virtuoso for Faded?? I got another way... And the only way I am able to get ahold of the gloryfied Virtuoso Polish, is to get it shipped from the US to here. (Denmark) __________________ Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded Honeyburst ('08) Epiphone G-400 SG ('06) Marshall JCM 900 4100 (100 watt, EL34, 1990) Marshall 8412 (4 x Celestion G12L-35) Vox AD30VT ('07) Dunlop GCB95 Crybaby

Today
Les Paul	Sponsored Links __________________ This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on My Les Paul Forums

11-06-2009, 03:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
lpplayer Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 157 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Toothpaste = shine? I have heard toothpaste is a good chrome polish

11-06-2009, 03:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
LongBeach Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Long Beach Ca. Posts: 7,059 Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Toothpaste = shine? I once heard mayonnaise & cig ashes mixed together take the water stains of coffee tables I think it was on a tv program? But anyway, I agree, do NOT put toothpaste on your LP.

11-06-2009, 03:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
xguitardevilx Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 655 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Toothpaste = shine? Just don't use boles toothpaste.. it's been in his butt __________________ Equipment: '96 Gibson Les Paul Standard Cherry Sunburst '95 Fender American Standard Strat Vintage Sunburst '72 Epiphone acoustic Marshall JCM 900 amp head Marshall MG100HDFX amp head Roland Micro Cube (tiny thing screams!!) "Keep it heavy, keep it metal" check out my music at www.myspace.com/deadmosh777

11-06-2009, 06:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
r9in09 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 484 Thanks: 12 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Toothpaste = shine? Toothpaste IS a polish, but it's far too abrasive for a guitar finish. You can polish metal with it though.

11-06-2009, 06:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
dennistruckdriver MLP Trucker Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 15,646 Thanks: 234 Thanked 275 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Toothpaste = shine? If you wanted a shiny guitar, you should have bought a shiny guitar. __________________ "I'm male, between the ages of 18 and 49 with a loud mouth and a gun; I AM the American Dream"-Anthony DiNozzo "I've never used one, but I hear good things about them."

11-06-2009, 07:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
xguitardevilx Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 655 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Toothpaste = shine? You could consider a refinish with nitro on your faded Standard. __________________ Equipment: '96 Gibson Les Paul Standard Cherry Sunburst '95 Fender American Standard Strat Vintage Sunburst '72 Epiphone acoustic Marshall JCM 900 amp head Marshall MG100HDFX amp head Roland Micro Cube (tiny thing screams!!) "Keep it heavy, keep it metal" check out my music at www.myspace.com/deadmosh777

11-07-2009, 02:42 AM	#16 (permalink)
wyldesixx21 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Deep South where the air is wet Posts: 83 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Toothpaste = shine? +2 toothpaste will polish the tail piece but not the body. But like was said earlier it would be minty fresh. __________________ *S.D.M.F.* 2009 LP Traditional Honeyburst plus 2009 LP Traditional Desertburst plus 2008 LP Traditional GT 2007 LP Standard Ebony 1999 LP Cherry Sunburst 2009 40th anniversery Ampeg Dan Armstrong Lucite 1996 Fender American Strat 1980 Fender American Telecaster Butterscotch 1988 Ibanez RG 550 Ovation Elite Acoustic Epiphone Nikki Sixx Sig. Blackbird Epiphone Zakk Wylde Bulls Eye LP with Pearly Gates Marshall JCM 900 Dual Reverb Half Stack Line 6 Flex Tone 2 2x12 combo

11-07-2009, 08:12 AM	#18 (permalink)
5F6-A Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Back and forth the UK Posts: 4,130 Thanks: 110 Thanked 159 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Toothpaste = shine? maybe for "relic" finishes?... __________________ Saltaire's Vicars "Post Tenebras Lux" ----------------------------

11-07-2009, 08:15 AM	#19 (permalink)
iBrows Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Toothpaste = shine? Anyway, I'll trash the toothpaste idea and perhaps order some Virtuoso Polish, or continue my search for an alternative __________________ Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded Honeyburst ('08) Epiphone G-400 SG ('06) Marshall JCM 900 4100 (100 watt, EL34, 1990) Marshall 8412 (4 x Celestion G12L-35) Vox AD30VT ('07) Dunlop GCB95 Crybaby

11-07-2009, 01:55 PM	#21 (permalink)
-JiiTee- Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 14 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Toothpaste = shine? Hi iBrows, if you don't have access to Virtuoso you can try: DUNLOP FORMULA 65 POLISH KIT - U.K. International Cyberstore I've been using that to achieve that "vintage shine" on my faded les paul. Originally I bought that kit to even out the shine - as some spots of the top we're starting to shine because of hand wear + sweat and others we're still dull and that did not look that good. I don't have pictures here, but the results I got were quite similar than what people have achieved with Virtuos stuff. At some point I also used Turtle wax rubbing compound to get the lacquer surface more even (=more shine). However, I cannot recommend this since I'm not sure if it's 100% silicone free or not. On my guitar it worked well. Hope this helps.

11-08-2009, 11:22 AM	#23 (permalink)
iBrows Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Toothpaste = shine? @ -JiiTee-: Thanks for your reply, but I've already ordered the Virtuoso Kit. Though I would LOVE to see some pics of your polished LP @ Jonathan: I am very happy for my LP as it is, I just want to experiment and see what kind of results I can get with a little polish, and on the pics I've seen with Virtuoso polish, it does make a great vintage sheen. Anyhow, I'll make a thread with pics when I've done my makeover, and then hopefully it will look good __________________ Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded Honeyburst ('08) Epiphone G-400 SG ('06) Marshall JCM 900 4100 (100 watt, EL34, 1990) Marshall 8412 (4 x Celestion G12L-35) Vox AD30VT ('07) Dunlop GCB95 Crybaby

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Shine on you crazy diamond. Cover	Roger G Lewis	The Cellar	15	10-06-2009 12:29 PM
How to make Humbuckers shine like new	littletmac1414	Gibson Les Pauls	11	08-09-2009 02:23 PM
Come rain or Come shine	rdex	Guitar Lessons	2	03-01-2009 06:57 PM
Making my SG Faded Special shine....	dennistruckdriver	Luthier's Corner	3	08-08-2008 11:56 AM
Best Pots for Heaven and Hell to make them really shine through	GuitarFreak28	Pickups	5	07-07-2008 12:02 AM