Sho-Bud needs shine?

Larry Bressington · From: Nebraska

Need advice please... The finish is dulled, how what should be used to buff that out?
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Michael Hummel · From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

I once saw a guy with a sign on a street corner:

Sho-shine $2

Rolling Eyes

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Ron Pruter · From: Arizona, USA

Any automotive polishing compound should do the trick. Make sure not to use rubbing compound. Go easy on the edges. Think of it as a mild sanding and you can't go wrong. Ron
P S- If the finish is checked (cracked) don't do this. Ron
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Larry Bressington · From: Nebraska

Thanks ron, Do you mean like Turtle wax?? and what type of Rag? Small circle's? She's Road Worn but no major cracks, just those hairline ones??
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Ron Pruter · From: Arizona, USA

Larry,
I beleive Turtle wax makes a polishing compound. It must say "Polishing compound". The small cracks concern me. The light colored compound will get into the smallest crack and stay there, hilighting the cracks. You could try it in a inconspicuous place before doing the whole guitar and hating me for the rest of your life. Small circles ending with big full length strokes. Use an old tee shirt. The ones with the stained arm pits work the best. Laughing

Ron
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Larry Bressington · From: Nebraska

Thanks Ron i appreciate it...Naaah, i wouldn't hold it against you or say anything about the cracks, to your face Laughing

...... Seriously though, i'll give that a try, she's an old Road Hound so i'm not too Anal about it, she just needs a licking!
Off i go to Napa for some Polishing Compound.
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John Billings · From: Ohio, USA

The best thing to use is Meguiare's Pro Swirl Remover 2.0. This will remove any atmospheric crud and nicotine grunge. Your guitar will shine like new! But follow up with California Custom's M-RON polish. It's stunning! Here's a couple pics;
1963 Perm body, before the wax, but after the Swirl remover; And it doesn't effect the aged patina. Just removes the crud. Use a soft cloth, I use old cotton socks turned inside out, and go in one direction only,,,, with the grain!

After the wax;

The Swirl Remover will gently remove crud, and also swil marks and light scratches. Don't settle for anything less!]

Bent Romnes · From: London,Ontario, Canada

I will second Johns suggestion of swirl remover. Add to this shine by also buffing with Maguiars Machine Glaze. I use it on my new finish ...Mohawk Instrument Lacquer
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John Billings · From: Ohio, USA

BTW, that body was extremely cruddy! I didn't even bother to wipe it clean with a damp cloth. Water is not a good thing when dealing with old finishes, Just hit it straight away with the Swirl Remover. Yeah,,,, It's a rubbing compound, but it's as mild as they get. More of a cleaning/polishing compound.

John Billings · From: Ohio, USA

Here's another pic of a guitar that was disgustingly filthy. Meguiare's, and CC wax.

But,,,, if your guitar is severely checked,,,, don't use anything with water on it. Find something else, as water-based products may seep through the cracks, and cause cloudy areas.

John Billings · From: Ohio, USA

Bent!
You know how deep I am into this stuff. You gotta try the California Custom M-RON! It's #1 Carnuba wax. You apply it, then put it out into the sun to bake! You can remove the residue with a feather duster! The stuff is amazing. One bottle will probably last you 25 years. Highly recommended!
JB

John Billings · From: Ohio, USA

" and also swil marks"

I think I meant "Swill" marks ! 8^)

Larry Bressington · From: Nebraska

Thanks men....John, mine is cracked less than the one in the pic, so i should look into some of that too from maguiers. My guitar has been cared for, but 15 years of Honky-Tonks and outdoor climate's, I don't think it's got any smoke on it, just more dullness from cleaning it down. I haven't made the napa trip yet.
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Erv Niehaus · From: Litchfield, MN, USA

Do a search on the Forum for Ricky Davis.
He has a formula he uses when restoring an old Sho~Bud.

Bent Romnes · From: London,Ontario, Canada

John, what's good enough for you is good enough for me.
Your experience speaks volumes. I don't need to search no more Winking

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Larry Bressington · From: Nebraska

Thanks fellow's all of your advice was top notch! Very Happy

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John Billings · From: Ohio, USA

Why! Thanks Bent! I used to use Meg's Showcar Glaze as the final step. But this M-RON polish from California Custom is even better! #1 Carnuba, with no silicone. The level of shine is amazing!

Edit to add; You don't even rub or buff the M-RON. You just put it on, in one direction, with one pass, and let it dry. Once it's dry, and they suggest letting it bake in the sun for 15 minutes, you can remove the residue with a feather duster,,,, But I use one of those yellow polishing rags. One pass, no rubbing or buffing.

Larry Bressington · From: Nebraska

Where can this stuff be had john?? What if there's no sun?
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Michael Robertson · From: Ventura, California. USA

John Billings · From: Ohio, USA

Where can this stuff be had john?? What if there's no sun?

You don't have to have the sun, but luckily I had a sunny day!
For your aluminum, and chrome, use California Custom's Deoxydizer and Purple polish. Works better than anything else. I can do an endplate in less than 5 minutes, and it will be as shiny as it's ever gonna get. Here's a pic of my old Tele. It was very grungy! I used the Swirl Remover, and the M-RON polish. Look at the reflections of the blades of grass. It looks like you can see through the guitar!

Bent Romnes · From: London,Ontario, Canada

John, Thanks
I will look around for this stuff in the local area. Surely car shops should have it.
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John Billings · From: Ohio, USA

Bent,
I found it at the local Mack Truck dealer. The stuff is amazing! I've never seen a shine like this before. The local auto parts dealers had no clue.

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