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Originally Posted by ronmac
Here's a picture of Frank Ford (frets.com) using naptha to clean residue off a guitar
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Dan Erlewine also recommends naphtha, although he also says to try spit first -- basically, he advises to go from least caustic (saliva) on up.
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Originally Posted by ronmac
BTW, there is silicone in WD40, so I wouldn't let it close to anything guitar related.
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Silicone is a problem because not only will it attract dirt, but it can form a very stubborn film which can make later repairs more difficult. And if it seeps into bare wood...