Guitar maintainence

[dmagelneo]

Is it possible to get yellow stains off a white part of a guitar that is plastic like material?

 

[subversion]

depends on what causes the stain. usually, these yellowish parchments occur due to the player's sweat (reacting with the plastic) or due to weateher-related issues; this is unremoveable.

 

[Phil]

Let it be, adds character to your guitar. It's no longer just a showroom piece, it's a player's guitar now!

 

[Ex14]

I have something i would like to ask as well.

I understand keeping ur fret board moisturised is quite important and so is cleaning ur frets. but i find it hardto do so with out removing all my strings. However my friend told me removing all the strings would stress the neck and damage it over te long run. Is this true? and if so how do u gys clan/polish ur fret and fret board?

 

[subversion]

it is adviseable to remove the strings & access your fretboard entirely. re-string your guitar after that; no damage would be done. removing strings & leaving the neck unattended for prolonged periods would be hazardous.

 

[sabgian]

Noob here. What do you use to clean? Saw there are a few types. Recommendations?

 

[imkeith]

Noob here. What do you use to clean? Saw there are a few types. Recommendations?

Dr.Duck's AxWax would be good and it seems like most ppl are using this
rather convenient and i believe its cheaper than if u were to buy those jim dun lop sets
here are some details from their web
* The ultimate Organic cleaning-polishing-moisturizing formula for all guitars and other musical instruments. (including brass, woodwinds, strings, etc..)
* Do the entire instrument (fretboard, headstock, front. sides, back, pickguards).
* Lubes and restores strings and strap locks.
* Used by Professionals Worldwide ...
* Comes in a generous 4 oz. oval shaped bottle with an applicator flip top cap.
* Helps prevent fret oxidation.
* U.S. made with U.S. materials.
* Pleasant Fragrance
* Not an aerosol spray - safe for the ozone.
* Bar coded for retail scanners.
* Full directions on the back of the bottle with the above logo printed on the front
* Cleans and lubes bridge saddles and fine tuners on locking tremolo systems.
* Lubes tuning machine knobs and posts.
* Unsurpassed as a raw wood conditioner... (fingerboards, bridges, etc..)
* A MUST to protect your instrument in all climates - dry or humid.
* Compliments and enhances the natural beauty of your instrument.
* This is the safest musical instrument cleaning-polishing-moisturizing formula in the World!!
* VERY FRIENDLY to delicate VINTAGE finishes as well as all modern instruments...

 

[theliverevolution]

the AxWax is useful stuff. Never seen my guitar so shiny before

only problem is getting the freaking oil out of the bottle. spills too much

 

[imkeith]

the AxWax is useful stuff. Never seen my guitar so shiny before

only problem is getting the freaking oil out of the bottle. spills too much

use zippo light no problem already:twisted: lol
i bought axwax too but havnt apply it yet argg

 

[slowth]

for your fretboard, just use lighter fluid and extra fine steel wool or those green scrub pads thingy...

that'll clean ur fretboard right up and shine ur fretwires.

In Singapore, you hardly have to worry about ur fretboard not being moisturized so don't worry about it..

 

[sabgian]

Dr.Duck's AxWax would be good and it seems like most ppl are using this
rather convenient and i believe its cheaper than if u were to buy those jim dun lop sets
here are some details from their web
* The ultimate Organic cleaning-polishing-moisturizing formula for all guitars and other musical instruments. (including brass, woodwinds, strings, etc..)
* Do the entire instrument (fretboard, headstock, front. sides, back, pickguards).
* Lubes and restores strings and strap locks.
* Used by Professionals Worldwide ...
* Comes in a generous 4 oz. oval shaped bottle with an applicator flip top cap.
* Helps prevent fret oxidation.
* U.S. made with U.S. materials.
* Pleasant Fragrance
* Not an aerosol spray - safe for the ozone.
* Bar coded for retail scanners.
* Full directions on the back of the bottle with the above logo printed on the front
* Cleans and lubes bridge saddles and fine tuners on locking tremolo systems.
* Lubes tuning machine knobs and posts.
* Unsurpassed as a raw wood conditioner... (fingerboards, bridges, etc..)
* A MUST to protect your instrument in all climates - dry or humid.
* Compliments and enhances the natural beauty of your instrument.
* This is the safest musical instrument cleaning-polishing-moisturizing formula in the World!!
* VERY FRIENDLY to delicate VINTAGE finishes as well as all modern instruments...

Thanks a lot for the info

 

[dreamaster]

haha i am currently using the Jim Dunlop 65s for both the string-care as well as the finish-care (its a black bottle with yellowish-orange label). As they are almost finished, i was wondering what other brands are there and how they fair compared to the Jims? btw are the Jim Dunlop 65s (for the strings & finish) actually working?

 

[lazy3yed]

the AxWax is useful stuff. Never seen my guitar so shiny before

only problem is getting the freaking oil out of the bottle. spills too much

What I do is get those soya sauce bottles with the nozzle and cap. Pretty easy to control the flow that way. The cap of the original bottle is really not suited for this product.

 

[lazy3yed]

Anyone tried toothpaste and toothbrush? haha... it's a very mild abrasive. I use that to clean my keyboard, mouse, and all those plastics that turns yellowish with the smoke. Works pretty well. Haven't tried on guitar parts tho.

 

[slowth]

you can use lighter fluid like zippo on ALL parts of the guitar.. works great for the grime on fretboards too