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Good Polish To Buff Out Guitar

  • 03-09-2008 2:11pm
    #1
    BuddhaJoe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 329 ✭✭


    Hey Guys! I recently picked up a lovely '93 Strat Plus which some guy improperly stored away for the last 10 years. Ive managed to replace the rusted hardware, repair the electronics and sort out the neck so all I have left to do is buff out the finish to its original high gloss. Can anyone recommend a good polish compound which I can pick up in town to do this?


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  • #2
    Darkstrike
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 476 ✭✭Darkstrike


    I just use the Dunlop polish/wax/condtioner set. I've heard Meiguars is good and can be got in any auto store.


  • #3
    Dord
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,817 ✭✭✭✭Dord


    I use Safe-cut or T-cut to remove swirls & scratchs and a good polish (can't remember what name). Also, I have a few tricks for getting a good shine! One of the main ones is using a Meguiars microfibre cloth that I have.


  • #4
    BuddhaJoe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 329 ✭✭BuddhaJoe


    Cheers for the suggestions guys! Ill try and get some Meiguars or Safe-Cut after work :)


  • #5
    Dord
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,817 ✭✭✭✭Dord


    No problem. But remember to use it sparingly!!!!! :)


  • #6
    Johnny Storm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,992 ✭✭✭Johnny Storm


    BuddhaJoe wrote: »
    I recently picked up a lovely '93 Strat Plus ...

    Oh yeah? Then where's the pictures, maaaan? ;)


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  • #7
    BuddhaJoe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 329 ✭✭BuddhaJoe


    Johnny Storm wrote: »
    Oh yeah? Then where's the pictures, maaaan? ;)

    Ha! Ill try get some pics up tonight after I give if a bit of a buff :pac:


  • #8
    BuddhaJoe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 329 ✭✭BuddhaJoe


    Okay I left work early and picked up some Safe-Cut on my way home. Gave it a light once over and the finish now looks mint under normal light, however under a very bright light it still looks very scratchy. I'll give it another once over later which will hopefully take care of that but in the meantime here she is in all her wine red glory:

    stratjx0.jpg


  • #9
    Rigsby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,457 ✭✭✭Rigsby


    That's a beauty ! You did a great job. :)


  • #10
    Darkstrike
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 476 ✭✭Darkstrike


    Sweet axe, cool double blade at the bridge!


  • #11
    Johnny Storm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,992 ✭✭✭Johnny Storm


    Very nice! Thanks for the pix;)
    BuddhaJoe wrote: »
    Okay I left work early... ]

    That's the spirit! :D


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  • #12
    Dord
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,817 ✭✭✭✭Dord


    Nice! It looks good! :)


  • #13
    Doctor J
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,848 ✭✭✭✭Doctor J


    Dammit man, do you know people pay big money to have their guitars look battered and bruised? You've ruined it, you ruiner you!










    J/K, looks sweet. Good job, they're nice guitars :)


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