Cleaning of vintage ukes

garyg · Dec 11, 2011

What do you folks use to clean and perhaps diminish the look of scratches, dings, etc. on vintage mahogany ukes? Any difference in how you treat koa ukes? I've used a damp cloth but may need something more on some of my ukes. Also will this affect resale value? Inquiring minds want to know. TIA, g2

mm stan · Dec 11, 2011

I wipe it down with a warm rag or add a little cleaner or soap if there is a build up of oil and grime...then use Nu finish polish...
Like any vintage uke, do a test on the neck by the heel..to see if it affects the different types of finishes..and I do clean the
fretboard too with a toothbrush...then add new strings...

Doc_J · Dec 12, 2011

Virtuoso polish. http://www.virtuosopolish.com/

Great for a gloss-type finish. I've used this on an old Martin and all my gloss finished ukes. Great results.

Rick Turner · Dec 12, 2011

I second the Virtuoso polish, and their cleaner is excellent, too.

hmgberg · Dec 12, 2011

I use virtuoso leaner and polish, too.

ramone · Dec 12, 2011

I use naptha to remove gunk & grime and then use Dunlop 65 polish.

garyg · Dec 13, 2011

Thanks everyone, got some viruoso on order. Happy holidays, g2

hmgberg · Dec 13, 2011

hmgberg said:
I use virtuoso leaner and polish, too.

Um...sorry get the "cleaner." That's what I use, along with the polish. Don't know if they make a "leaner," although I can be a virtuoso leaner when I'm really tired or had too much to drink.

strumsilly · Dec 13, 2011

I usr stewmac;s polish, does a good job cleaning too. it has no silicone, which is not supposed to be good,

Chris Tarman · Dec 13, 2011

All these tips are going to come in handy in a week or so....

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