rugby1970 Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 No, silly; I'm not asking how to say "Hamer guitars" in Polish. FYI, it's the same but not sure about the "ski" on the end as in "guitarski".I'm asking what is the best guitar polish to use on a Hamer guitar? Or any guitar for that matter?I've had good results with Virtuoso, especially on dirty guitars. EternaShine? Gerlitz?
cynic Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 Have you tried the search feature? This is a topic that's been covered more than once.
rugby1970 Posted January 12, 2013 Author Posted January 12, 2013 sorry to go over old ground. I'll look there.
cmatthes Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 It would be "Gitary Hamer", if you're serious about that.Otherwise, the Virtuoso stuff just seems to fit Hamer guitars...
Andrew Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 I know others will disagree but.....Never, ever, ever use a wax polish on cellulose nitrate finished guitar. Never use any of these so-called guitar polishes.If you need to remove scuffs use a gentle buffing compound and fully remove the residues.The later catalysed cellulose acetate (92 onwards) is more resilient but I would still avoid polish even if it is supposed to be for guitars.
rugby1970 Posted January 12, 2013 Author Posted January 12, 2013 It would be "Gitary Hamer", if you're serious about that.Otherwise, the Virtuoso stuff just seems to fit Hamer guitars...Thank, man. I appreciate it.
BadgerDave Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 I've used the Dunlop Formula 65 with good results.
tommy p Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 I use Virtuoso on all my guitars and get great results.
Ting Ho Dung Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 I know others will disagree but.....Never, ever, ever use a wax polish on cellulose nitrate finished guitar. Never use any of these so-called guitar polishes.If you need to remove scuffs use a gentle buffing compound and fully remove the residues.The later catalysed cellulose acetate (92 onwards) is more resilient but I would still avoid polish even if it is supposed to be for guitars.What would you recommend?
Jeff R Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 I use the Formula 65 for routine cleans and if one gets particularly gross and mucky, I use GHS Guitar Gloss. The latter is great for "first cleaning" any older used acquisitions that turn up.
hamerhead Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 Dammit. I was thinking 'Hamerski' (pronounced HaMERski) - "The beer-drinking bowlers of tone (to-the-bone)".And use Lemon Pledge. Your wife/girlfriend has some in the cupboard (so it's free), your guitar will be shiny (that's the idea, right?), and it will smell oh so fresh. What's not to love?
Armitage Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 I use Dunlop Formula 65.And as far as Lemon Pledge goes, antique furniture guys freak when you use the stuff...
velorush Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 Lemon Pledge = Silicone = future repairs are multiple times as difficult as they should be. Nothing sticks to silicone, so it's difficult to remove, but if it isn't removed, paint, glue, nothing sticks.I've got a huge bottle of the StewMac Preservation Polish. Inexpensive and works for me.
Hamerhack Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 Hamer suggests Dunlop 65 in that little warranty booklet.
Armitage Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 Lemon Pledge = Silicone = future repairs are multiple times as difficult as they should be. Nothing sticks to silicone, so it's difficult to remove, but if it isn't removed, paint, glue, nothing sticks.There's more to it then that, or so I understand, it tends to build up badly (even though it claims not to) and can go milky over time. I've heard of dining room table tops being ruined and having to go out for work after years of moms giving it a quick wipe.
RobB Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 Is Old English Lemon Oil any good?No. Use guitar polish.
tommy p Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 Is Old English Lemon Oil any good?For rosewood fretboards. yes.
Andrew Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 Is Old English Lemon Oil any good?No. Use guitar polish.Don't use anything of the sort. Even Dunlop 65 leaves a residue.Buffing compound for scuffs. Damp cloth with a tiny amount of spirit vinegar for dirt.
Jakeboy Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 For the bodies I use Zymol wax....smells great and looks great. John Hall, the owner of Rickenbacker, whose guitar finishes are like Hamer in quality, almost...recommends using regular old Turtle Wax cut 50/50 with water. I tried it and it works just great. I am still on my first bottle of Zymol, though and it has been 5 years...
FrankieIII Posted January 16, 2013 Posted January 16, 2013 A little spit and/or JD with a shirt sleeve and voila!
rugby1970 Posted January 17, 2013 Author Posted January 17, 2013 Hamer suggests Dunlop 65 in that little warranty booklet.Interesting.... how'd I miss that?
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No, silly; I'm not asking how to say "Hamer guitars" in Polish. FYI, it's the same but not sure about the "ski" on the end as in "guitarski".
I'm asking what is the best guitar polish to use on a Hamer guitar? Or any guitar for that matter?
I've had good results with Virtuoso, especially on dirty guitars. EternaShine? Gerlitz?
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