Hello fellow Fender lovers,

Just really getting involved in the forum and Tele discussions. This perhaps is an old topic(don't mean to bore anyone) however I will ask. I think my question should be here in the lounge and not under Tele discussions.

Good fine folks have been kind enough to tell me how to post pictures however prior to the photo op, my guitars need a little extra love to show well...so damp cloth gently applied or not and/or what do you guys routinely use to clean and polish. One Tele has a rosewood board, the other, maple. Am I correct in thinking they need special care as well? If so, what does one use on the fretboards and frets?

My Teles and I thank you

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As far as I know a maple board needs no special attention that you wouldn't give to the rest of the guitar. Wipe it down. A rosewood board can get dry. Lemon oil will cure that.

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I have used these products my whole life. my father has also used the exact same thing nearly his whole life.

for rosewood and ebony: Formby's lemon oil
http://www.amazon.com/Formbys-30015-Lemon-Finish-8-Ounce/dp/B000C00HC4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348260839&sr=8-1&keywords=formbys+lemon+oil

Clean: painters naphtha.
http://www.amazon.com/Klean-Strip-VMandP-Naphtha-Quart/dp/B003DL56C0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348260948&sr=8-1&keywords=naptha
Protect: Johnson's paste wax
http://www.amazon.com/Johnson-Fine-Wood-Paste-00203/dp/B0000DIWIM/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1348260899&sr=1-1&keywords=Johnson+Wax

for removing scratches I just use a swirl remover polishing compound,
http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Wax-T-238-Scratch-Remover/dp/B003KLABUA/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1348261055&sr=8-6&keywords=swirl+remover
its a very fine mild abrasive. Just keep the wax and polishing compound off of ebony, rosewood and exposed maple (maple with the finish worn off).
supplies are cheap and will last a lifetime

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Micro-fiber-cloth for the body. Guitar polish once a year. Dunlop fretboard oil with every string change (rosewood boards!).
Micro-fibre-cloth for finished maple boards to rub off sweat and dirt remains whenever I change strings.
Maybe a drop of oil on moving parts every now and then.

DONE!

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STRATS ROCK!!! but Teles and Firebirds, too!

I get great results dusting out the tricky areas like saddles and strung headstocks using a 2 inch paint brush. Getting that dust out really makes 'em look new again.

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My bass has a "satin" finish that polishes to a shine over an extended time period. At first it's kinda like the Highway 1 series finish..with no glare. If it gets scratched, but not down to the wood..it's easily repaired. The finish is basically super glue from what I understand. It's on there pretty thick, too.

For the fingerboard, I think sweat is enough.

Sound advice, sound products, tried, true and tested overtime. I don't believe I can go wrong with these products. They will now be a part of my guitar cleaning/polishing arsenal. Can't wait to get them and get cleaning. Thank you. Look for up-coming photos soon

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Thanks Dee, I've got the cloth, will be getting the other supplies and then hiho, hiho, it's off to work we go cleaning and polishing. There will be photos. Regards from Canada

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I've got the brush, have done the job and you're right, lookin' sooo much better already and easy really. Thanks for the tip.

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My one Tele has a high glossy sheen or finish(I can see my reflection in it). The finish is thick and does have a few hairline 'cracks' that I just noticed a few days ago..I don't where they came from! The cracks do not appear to be down or through to the wood...I'm going to try 'scratch and swirl' remover from Turtle.
Thanks for your input. I hope to have my Tele 'show room shiny' in a few days and get some photos done.

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How I clean my Telecaster and Stratocaster? With a very soft cotton cloth such as an old t-shirt, mist water onto the cloth then use lots of elbow grease. If it's very cruddy with old dirt, use a bit of lighter fluid (safety precautions, no open flames, lots of ventilation, etc.) or diluted Murphy's Oil Soap.

Be sure your guitar is very clean before using polish!

I'd steer clear of Turtle Wax, you don't want anything that contains Silicone on your guitar.

To polish out light scratches I use Meguiar's Number 9

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Well, Fender girl, thanks for the input and suggestions. I guess for me, I've got to gently try (after the elbow grease), a few products as others have suggested and use, until I find what I am comfortable with....I see you're a good Canadian girl as well. I have never heard of Meguiar's No. 9, where do I find that Also, while I am at it, the black pickguard on my new Tele is 'dullish' and 'cloudy'..any suggestions for that from you?..or anyone? I do want to post some nice pictures however I've got to say these days I'm just so happy that after a longtime of not playing, I am playing and my poor older Tele is not covered with dust and sitting lonely in a corner...how good does that feel Wow

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A bit of dirt on a Telecaster improves the tone !! haha just so long as it's your own dirt eh? not someone else's DNA or the leftover cigarette smoke & beer spills from last night's gig

Maybe once a year? Meguiars Mirror Glaze #9 Swirl Remover is great stuff !! I'd call Canadian Tire or any automotive products retailer. My advice is stay away from products containing Silicone!

Pickguard cleans up just like the rest, if water won't do the job try Ronsonol lighter fluid.

Enjoy your beautiful Fender guitars my friend there's just nothing in this world better than a Fender Telecaster

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"I'll always be a Fender girl!"

Apparently you're also a funny Fender girl! Thanks for the laugh!
Ok, I'll find and try the Meguiars from CanadianT or HomeH or wherever I can find it...I thought the Turtle scratch and swirl would be all right but it must contain silicone and you obviously have a silicone thing goin' on...why may I humbly ask?

I've got the lighter fluid already...it didn't occur to me it would work on the pickguard if needed.

Yea, Fender girl, it just had to be a Tele for this boy from the moment I first laid my eyes on one. Somehow, nothing else would ever do. Love yours' and treat them with respect Stellacaster and they'll love ya back in my humble opinion

-Patrick

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