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I use Martin Guitar Polish. They sell it, and they make guitars so they ought to know what to use on them. Hasn't damaged any of my guitars yet.
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Seems though that the only agreement on this (as with many topics) is that there is a lot of disagreement over which, if any product one should use on their guitar.
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If when in doubt about previous products, I use Formbys Furniture Build-up remover and proceed with Gerlitz. Smudge Off and Guitar Honey on the fret boards and bridge or lightly dampened microfiber
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Martin's? Yes. Express Shine? No! (because of the silicone. But then I also don't use Linseed Oil or steel wool on my fretboards, despite their recommendations. Though I treat my Taylor finish different then my nitros, still no need or want for products with silicone, which will transfer to everything)
I go crazy every now and then and mix in a little Zymol Cleaner/Wax, so what do I know?...
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Cleaning a Guitar with "Pledge"???
I would avoid Pledge as it may have chemicals that could damage your finish. I use alcohol wipes as they will disinfect and cut through most grungy spots, or Naptha (Ronsonol Lighter Fuel) will also do the same, and neither will damage your guitar's finish. Flannel or a 100% cotton cloth is the best for polishing, and your polish should be applied sparingly to the cloth, not the guitar. Maguire's Silicone Free Auto Polish is a great polish, but you need to buy the type that has NO SILICONE!!! I have also heard that Turtle Wax is good, but I have never tried it.
I also avoid liquid dish soap, as it will contain water (after diluted) and that could damage your guitar if there are suface checks in the finish. Glen
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Isopropyl alocohol is good for making nitrocellulose solvents more effective...another product I won't let near my guitars.
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yes pledge is safe to use, IMO. Thirty years ago, and before I knew any better, I used pledge exclusively to polish my guitars. Never on the fretboard but only on the finish. Never hurt a thing.
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If you don't mind silicone, its fine!
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i know of a well known guitar store that uses pledge on their guitars...seen it first hand several times...
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Waxed the inside of you mother's oven?
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I use Guitar Nomad guitar polish (pure carnuba wax) now on the finish parts and Old English pure lemon oil on the fretboard and bridge.
IMO, that's the best-ever combination.
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