[chuckswood2001]

what do u use to clean ur guitar, im a smoker and my guitars hang on wall next to my computer, they get a film from smoke on them, i dont want to ruin my guitars but need to clean them once in awhile

chuck

[nagukush]

Thanks Neil, that sure looks effective, i'll try it today, thanks for caring

Regds

kush

[Ultimate Garage Band]

Naptha is a great, all-purpose cleaner that's highly flamable. Whenever you paint a guitar the last thing you do before you shoot it with a sealer or base coat or color is wipe it down with naptha. It cuts the oils from your fingers left behind and it evaporates very quickly. Naptha is also not a solvent used for any finishes, that I'm aware of. Another material a bit safer than naptha, but still dangerous, is denatured alcohol. Again, good cleasing properties and evaporates quickly. While it's flamable too, it's not nearly as violent in it's combustion as naptha.

I'd suggest a commercial guitar cleaner/polish kit for basic stuff. I've used cleaners like 409, Windex, etc w/o any harm but I knew the finishes were strong and in good shape. Most commercial finishes today are polyurethane and anything other than acid or lacquer remover should be ok, but always test first.

[nagukush]

Thank you sir, great advice.Was really helpful

[bone1205]

Originally Posted by Ultimate Garage Band

Naptha is a great, all-purpose cleaner that's highly flamable. Whenever you paint a guitar the last thing you do before you shoot it with a sealer or base coat or color is wipe it down with naptha. It cuts the oils from your fingers left behind and it evaporates very quickly. Naptha is also not a solvent used for any finishes, that I'm aware of. Another material a bit safer than naptha, but still dangerous, is denatured alcohol. Again, good cleasing properties and evaporates quickly. While it's flamable too, it's not nearly as violent in it's combustion as naptha.

I'd suggest a commercial guitar cleaner/polish kit for basic stuff. I've used cleaners like 409, Windex, etc w/o any harm but I knew the finishes were strong and in good shape. Most commercial finishes today are polyurethane and anything other than acid or lacquer remover should be ok, but always test first.

[gothika66698]

where will i get oooo steel wool and what is it best to cover the bridge with

[allthumbs]

Originally Posted by gothika66698

where will i get oooo steel wool and what is it best to cover the bridge with

Any hardware store. Ask the clerk for fine steel wool that you would use in fine furniture finishing. Wide paper masking tape would be a good choice. It peels off easily without leaving gum behind.

[gothika66698]

What is it best to clean the body and fretboard with.

[guitar:babe]

...i spray my guitar with body spray then light it it goes out straight away if you blow it then i use a duster to run over it a couple of times...just dont do it near your strings for obvious reason

[coldethyl]

Originally Posted by guitar:babe

...i spray my guitar with body spray then light it it goes out straight away

Is it just me, or does that sound dangerous, not to mention possibly harmful to the guitar?

[guitar:babe]

well thats how ive been doing it a friend told me and hes been doing it for a good 5 years now....i know its dangerous but im careful enough and never injured myself..and as for my guitars...thier look better then ever thanks for your concern tho ... i will attempt a new way of cleaning them but its quick easy and affective.

[Ultimate Garage Band]

I use lemon oil for the fretboard, there's a sticky on that process, and I use a commercial, guitar polish/cleaner for the body.

[Lcjones]

For the fretboard i use Martin's Guitar spray cleaner. For the body I use McGuires automotive car polish to remove any tar buildup or scratches that may have been acquired .i.e, belt buckle or shirt button rash. It's 1800 or 2000 grit polish and results in a mirror finish that lasts for a months and months.

The worst thing you can do is use "furniture polish".

Les