how do you clean a nitro finish?

[maelstrom]

ive got a 07 hwy 1 w/ nitro finish. what products can you use to clean/care for this type of finish?

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[ken361]

Re: how do you clean a nitro finish?

This works great on my black SG! Guitar center has it.
http://www.virtuosopolish.com/

 

[sosomething]

Re: how do you clean a nitro finish?

I use Meguiar's 3-step cleaner/swirl remover/polish kit to great effect.

On my HWY-1 Tele, I actually used that method to buff the finish out to a smooth, subtle shine. It looks great.

 

[lex666]

Re: how do you clean a nitro finish?

All of my nitro guitars get Gibson pump polish. Been using it for years now and never a problem. It feels like it adds a thin layer of wax, which I like.

Poly finishes get good 'ole Dunlop 65 polish.

 

[phil_104]

Re: how do you clean a nitro finish?

I'm in the same boat as Lex.

 

[maelstrom]

Re: how do you clean a nitro finish?

thanks guys. i think im gonna try the virtuoso cleaners.

 

[Bludave]

Re: how do you clean a nitro finish?

I use Pledge!

 

[Left_Hand_Strat]

Re: how do you clean a nitro finish?

Pledge, yeah that stuff is good... so is Mr. Sheen...

 

[JOLLY]

Re: how do you clean a nitro finish?

All of my nitro guitars get Gibson pump polish. Been using it for years now and never a problem. It feels like it adds a thin layer of wax, which I like.

I use that and a microfiber cloth. It's great!!

 

[Scatterwound]

Re: how do you clean a nitro finish?

This works great on my black SG! Guitar center has it.
http://www.virtuosopolish.com/

+1

I have both their polish and their cleaner.....Nothing comes close IMHO...

 

[Jeff_H]

Re: how do you clean a nitro finish?

Pledge, yeah that stuff is good... so is Mr. Sheen...

Do you mean Mr. Sheehan?

 

[lex666]

Re: how do you clean a nitro finish?

I use that and a microfiber cloth. It's great!!

+1 for the microfiber cloth.

If you've got a nitro finish you really owe it to yourself to use a microfiber cloth. They're fairly inexpensive - you can sometimes find them at your local $0.99 cents store. Anyways, they're great for polishing and buffing as they leave no dust or lint, very absorbent, and won't scratch your finish.

I've used them all: terry towels, t-shirts, cotton towels, flannel, etc etc and microfiber is the ONLY way to go.