Buffing/polishing a vintage paint job

Auriemma · Post by **Auriemma** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 8:48 pm

The old girl (69 Mustang Comp) is looking dull and I don't know about vintage original finishes.

Is it possible to buff out scratches in a vintage paint job using McGuiers X Scratch Remover?

There are some battle scars too. Would filling them with Cyano, sanding and polishing be a bad idea too?

Or would either of these ruin her?

robert(original) · Post by **robert(original)** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 9:53 pm

get some M3 car polish, that stuff will bring back shine and cover up some small scratches.
as far as the battle scars go, don't mess with em.
if the finish bothers you that much, sell it and buy a re-issue.

Ty · Post by Ty » Fri Feb 27, 2009 11:47 pm

robert(original) wrote: sell it and buy a re-issue.

I'm sure a lot of people here would want it.

robroe · Post by **robroe** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 11:53 pm

USE PRO HONDA POLISH IN A CAN.

IT FUCKING RULES

Auriemma · Post by **Auriemma** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 12:50 am

OK... OK... I'll leave it alone and stop looking at the pretty Les Pauls.

william · Post by **william** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 12:52 am

yeah dude, dont fuck that shit up. i use that meguiars guitar polish shit (its like a 3 stage set) and it is super gentle and effective, and wipes away clean. it also polishes chrome pretty well.

i like it because its made to not fuck up vintage finishes, so im not so worried about it.

there it is. i bought this like 4 fuckin years ago and im like halfway through, at the most. you use like a dime of each for a whole guitar. and that mist is really good for light cleaning, like dust/fingerprints, and for getting hand goo off necks. makes em feel super smooth.

robert(original) · Post by **robert(original)** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 1:18 am

would you rather have a les paul instead?
i will find a les paul to trade you for that stang.

Ty · Post by Ty » Sat Feb 28, 2009 1:20 am

i knew there was a reason you suggested that he sell it.

vincel · Post by **vincel** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 10:43 am

I use Zymol cleaner wax (the blue stuff), it's gentle plus it smells good. Just be sure to use a good quality soft towel or microwipe with it.

othomas2 · Post by **othomas2** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 11:03 am

I was told use 100% pure beeswax on my vintage guitar, looked a little happier afterwards.

I would be concerned that aerosols and the chemicals in them could do some harm ?

DGNR8 · Post by **DGNR8** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 1:30 pm

I use the same car polish that I use after wet sanding the nitro. In part this is because I have such a large bottle of it. But it cleans, polishes, and shines. Just avoid silicone.

Auriemma · Post by **Auriemma** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 2:27 pm

silly_rabbit_band wrote:i knew there was a reason you suggested that he sell it.

I once said I would trade it for a Gibson LP Std or Custom.

I mentioned it to my wife, she said go play it. I did. Its not going anywhere. I went and played all my guitars.

In order of ease of play:
1. 69 Mustang Comp
2. 77 Bradley LP
3. 91 Strat Plus
4. 95 Ovation Celeb
5. 07 Ovation Elite-T
6. 95 Ovation Balladeer 12 string

Yes, the Mustang and Bradley beat the Strat. It was really close between the Bradley and Mustang, they are both SOOO easy to play. I have decided to put the Mustang in the shop for a fret leveling (first time on 40 years) and full setup. The Bradley will be next, but its going to need a new bridge, tailstop, along with a fret level and setup. I am putting the funds together for the work as we speak. But you folks are right, some wax might go a long way.

Auriemma · Post by **Auriemma** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 2:31 pm

Double Post...

nsv · Post by **nsv** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 7:15 am

Leave it and love it as is.