Can you use instrument polish on fretboard?

Can you use instrument polish on fretboard?

Clean the fretboard – Use fine steel wool to remove stubborn gunk from Rosewood/Ebony/Pau Ferro fretboards, and apply Lemon Oil to re-hydrate. Use a damp cloth to clean Maple fretboards. Polish the guitar body – For Poly-finished (gloss) guitars, spray guitar polish onto a soft cloth and wipe down.

Does guitar polish remove scratches?

Refined technology, premium ingredients, and advanced formulation: guitar polish that works removing scratches and finish blemishes, actually IMPROVING your finish appearance, without harm.

Can you use wood polish on a guitar?

Household furniture polish and all-purpose cleaners—such as Pine Sol, Windex, and 409—will also damage your finish. The only household product that’s safe to use to clean your guitar is white distilled vinegar.

How do you make a fretboard conditioner?

Dab vinegar onto a cotton ball. Dab vinegar onto a cotton ball. I use rice vinegar, but any neutral vinegar will do (don’t use balsamic) because it is a wonderful cleaning agent. Rub the vinegar over the fret board carefully as you replace each string. Note: Never take all of your strings off at once while restringing.

Can I use olive oil on my fretboard?

You must NOT use coconut oil, olive oil, lemon oil or vinegar on your guitar either the strings, fretboard or any other part. all of these products can cause unrecoverable damage to the wood of your guitar because they are acidic.

Can you use rubbing alcohol to clean guitar fretboard?

We don’t recommend it. Rubbing alcohol may dry out the wood of the fingerboard, and may damage certain plastic materials on the guitar, and in some cases, even damage the guitar’s finish. We’ve found that it can even make your strings squeak more! Your best bet is to use a tried-and-tested string cleaner and lubricant.

Can I use car wax on my guitar?

Car wax can certainly be applied to an acoustic guitar because automotive wax works wonders with satin finishes, even high-end guitar manufacturer ‘Taylor’ guitars even recommend using car wax to polish their products.