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What do you use to polish a nickel plated reso?
I have a Republic Tricone 200 I bought back in 15 and it needs a good cleaning and polish. What does everyone else use to polish it?
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I've been using Nevr-Dull (available at most hardware/auto supply stores) on my banjos, so it should be OK on a reso as long as it's not lacquered over; stuff was developed for the military during WW II (they still use it TMK), stinks like crazy (you'll want to wear rubber gloves and provide plenty of ventilation ) but works better than anything else I've tried and lasts literally forever - I've had the same can for 25 years and I'm only about two-thirds through...
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National recommends Flitz for their nickel plated instruments.
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I have a real keyboard in front of me today instead of that phone. Let me elaborate. I own a Style 1 Tricone. They give you a small packet of Flitz with a new purchase. I wasn't good about keeping the instrument wiped down, so it developed some tarnish. I wound up buying a bottle of Flitz. It's a bit hard to find, I never found a single hardware store in my area that sells it so eventually went online.
It does work. Works better if you don't let tarnish build up, like I did. But it all came out. You don't need to ventilate. Here's a little more info: http://www.nationalguitars.com/product-page/flitz |
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I use flitz for when there's something I can't rub away with nothing... I honestly don't worry about my guitars remaining perfect. In fact if you show me a pristine, perfect mirror-like national, I'm guessing you don't play it. But my point isn't to throw shade on perfect guitars, it's to make the statement that Flitz is mildly abrasive, and over time will wear down the finish if you use it every time you put the guitar away. I know they call it non-abrasive. I don't buy it, and I've heard first hand from others also.
But the key is to avoid needing to polish it. After a serious cleaning I always use a carnuba wax to protect the finish. so for me, I wipe them down with a clean soft cloth every time I play. I'm talking under good light, and miss nothing. If there is some light clouding begining to appear in the main "bad spots", like where the neck meets the lower bout, where your arm rests, the strap, where you rest your fingers depending on how you fingerpick, etc., I will use as little Flitz as possible and rub as little and as gently as possible. Then if I have had to use Flitz, which is not often, I'll take that as a sign that I need to re-wax and polish the guitar. Any Carnuba product will do. There are some specific guitar products, or car products. I should add that white vinegar is often recommended. I haven't had good luck with that. I've needed to use flitz over the top of it to remove the "water stains" left by the vinegar.
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Thanks, that's good to know Blue. I don't want to hijack the thread, but I do sort of regret ever getting a Style 1. That finish is a major PIA. Love the tone, but the instrument doesn't fit what I do anymore anyway. I will sell it eventually.
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My nickel nationals are MINE. I've never lost money on a guitar ( I don't count shipping and listing fees ), but it's possible I would if I sold them. Because mine aren't so called "mint". They can't be if you play them every day. They simply can't. Cue the claims and pictures of "I play it everyday and mine is perfect!"
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