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Connecting => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: Glynn on July 17, 2022, 03:59:10 AM

Title: Polish
Post by: Glynn on July 17, 2022, 03:59:10 AM

Can you get Alembic Supreme Polish in the UK?  If not, what is the alternative?.
Glynn

Title: Re: Polish
Post by: hammer on July 17, 2022, 06:24:26 AM

I’ve found that if one is looking to polish the wood finish, just about any non petroleum distillate guitar polish will work satisfactorily (I’ve used Martin guitar polish for years) so I’ve never ordered the Alembic polish. However, it’s only $15.00 US and comes in a bottle that shouldn’t cost too much to ship so if you can’t find it in the UK ordering from Alembic isn’t going to cost you that much more.

Title: Re: Polish
Post by: edwardofhuncote on July 17, 2022, 07:13:23 AM

I expect they could ship you some. It probably isn't a prohibited substance.


I have used this Meguiars product for years on lacquer finished guitars. I have wiped down my newer Alembic basses with it, but not the older ones with the matte/satiny finish. I kinda' like them like they are. But this stuff is great for getting smudgy, fingerprints, etc off, and restoring a nice gloss.


No idea on availability in the U.K.

Title: Re: Polish
Post by: welovecats on July 17, 2022, 04:30:48 PM

I’ve had a bottle for a while but recently used the Alembic Supreme Polish for the first time and was thrilled with the results. By a polish no less!:)

Title: Re: Polish
Post by: KR on July 17, 2022, 10:17:19 PM

Greg, I use the Quik Detailer, too. When I get a new instrument, if the finish isn't too cracked, I use Turtle Wax .

Title: Re: Polish
Post by: jazzyvee on July 17, 2022, 11:23:56 PM

Glyn, i got given one of these dunlop cleaning kits for Christmas one year and it is fine.
https://www.andertons.co.uk/guitar-dept/electric-guitar-accessories/electric-guitar-care/jim-dunlop-guitar-polish-kit

Title: Re: Polish
Post by: Glynn on July 20, 2022, 09:49:59 AM

Thanks all - I should have added that it for the Orion 4 which has a polyurethane satin finish - any difference?
Glynn

Title: Re: Polish
Post by: jazzyvee on July 20, 2022, 11:51:32 AM

I used the dunlop kit recently on my orion guitar before my gig on Sunday. it's fine.

Title: Re: Polish
Post by: rv_bass on July 20, 2022, 06:13:38 PM

I know this is a polish thread, but just wondering about cleaners.

I have a non-alembic with oil finish that needs a good scrubbing and cleaning.  Any suggestions?  Should I just use soap and water?  Should I use an over the counter cleaner?  Suggestions appreciated!

Title: Re: Polish
Post by: jazzyvee on July 21, 2022, 12:55:34 AM

Well my suggestion is NOT to do this. ;D :o 8)

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Title: Re: Polish
Post by: rv_bass on July 21, 2022, 03:35:39 AM

:)

Title: Re: Polish
Post by: Glynn on July 21, 2022, 05:07:18 AM

Brilliant.
G

Title: Re: Polish
Post by: lbpesq on July 21, 2022, 10:34:43 AM

That guy just barely dug into the pickups and pots.  You gotta really scrub and spend some time to get those suds inside the pickups and pots to really get them clean.

Of course, after this process, I wouldn't plug in without a wireless!

Bill, tgo

Title: Re: Polish
Post by: garyhead on July 21, 2022, 01:14:19 PM

Heck.....the guy will probably invent a new effect and become the next Floyd Rose!

Title: Re: Polish
Post by: rv_bass on July 21, 2022, 04:40:02 PM

So what you are all saying is I should just submerge it in a tub of boiling water for about 20 minutes (lol)  :)

Title: Re: Polish
Post by: rv_bass on July 21, 2022, 04:40:54 PM

Ok, back to the original topic, sorry for the side track. :)

Title: Re: Polish
Post by: KR on July 21, 2022, 05:36:10 PM

Quote from: jazzyvee on July 21, 2022, 12:55:34 AM

Well my suggestion is NOT to do this. ;D :o 8)

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Then, he listed it immediately on ebay Indonesia. He seemed so satified with himself.

Title: Re: Polish
Post by: Pete si on July 22, 2022, 08:18:44 AM

There are scores of good products on Amazon.