Post by RobertW on Jul 31, 2020 7:10:54 GMT -5
I have not used guitar polish in 20 years. That was back when I used Martin polish on my S6 Cedar. The polish wicked into the grain via scratchs in the cedar, causing the top to change geometry enough that I couldn't tune it properly. My luthier had to do a setup on it twice to get it back in action.
I never opened that Martin polish since, not even for furniture. I tossed the bottle in trash this summer. I've been using damp cloth.
I bit the bullet and ordered a 6 oz bottle of 'Seagull Luthier Grade Guitar Polish" This is also available branded as Godin. I had read about how silicon-based polish built up on guitars and make matt guitar finishes have glossy spots.
Stewmac says that the silicone and micro-grits in aggressive polish restores the shine by sanding away the scratches in a dirty finish. However, these silicone-based products add a layer to the guitar’s existing finish, making repairs really difficult – glues and new finish have difficulty attaching to the new layer of silicone. Instead of polishing your guitar’s finish, you should be cleaning the finish.
Most of my guitars are matt finish, of my acoustics only my Ibanez parlor and my Alvarez Baritone are glossy. Aggressive polish can make matt finishes shine. This is bad outcome
Due to the covid-19 lockdown I've been trying to learn to take better care of my guitars. I hear buffing motions is therapeutic
Has any one else used Seagull's or other brand on silicon-free polish?
I never opened that Martin polish since, not even for furniture. I tossed the bottle in trash this summer. I've been using damp cloth.
I bit the bullet and ordered a 6 oz bottle of 'Seagull Luthier Grade Guitar Polish" This is also available branded as Godin. I had read about how silicon-based polish built up on guitars and make matt guitar finishes have glossy spots.
Stewmac says that the silicone and micro-grits in aggressive polish restores the shine by sanding away the scratches in a dirty finish. However, these silicone-based products add a layer to the guitar’s existing finish, making repairs really difficult – glues and new finish have difficulty attaching to the new layer of silicone. Instead of polishing your guitar’s finish, you should be cleaning the finish.
Most of my guitars are matt finish, of my acoustics only my Ibanez parlor and my Alvarez Baritone are glossy. Aggressive polish can make matt finishes shine. This is bad outcome
Due to the covid-19 lockdown I've been trying to learn to take better care of my guitars. I hear buffing motions is therapeutic
Has any one else used Seagull's or other brand on silicon-free polish?
