Tech/maintenance Lacquer polish

[Dr G]

I have been using Meguiars Cleaner/Wax for what seems like decades. I first learned of it from guitar builders that used it for final touches on boutique guitars with nitro finishes. I have not yet tried the next-gen ceramic-based automotive products. What do you use on your concours cars and fine guitars? @PigSquealer @Phil

 

[Colin the Bear]

Mr Sheen.

 

[Pete Thomas]

Mr Sheen.

The actor? You get him to polish your saxophone? Kudos to you mate.

 

[Colin the Bear]

The actor? You get him to polish your saxophone? Kudos to you mate.

Question was cars and guitars, but, yes it dissolves regular grime on a saxophone and buffs up the lacquer. The spray gets in all the nooks and crannies. Finish with a big soft brush, cotton buds and a microfiber detailing cloth.

Mr Sheen works great on a car after a wash and tcut. After that the muck just slides off. Good on the motorcycle too. Stops the bugs sticking. When they used to do the vanilla scented spray the bike smelled like custard on start up.

 

[lig]

I personally do not use any cleaner/waxes on my horns that have any kind of abrasives. IIRC Meguair's Cleaner wax has clay as an abrasive. YMMV.

I love Meguairs D115 for my horns. It is formulated to be a waterless wash. Floats contaminants off the surface. Very gentle - it's literally made not to scratch while cleaning.

https://www.meguiars.com/products/professional/paint/meguiars-professional-d115-detailer-rinse-free-express-wash-wax-d11501

For my cars - I try everything.

Pretty fussy about an an annual clay barring, light random orbit machine polishing with a light compound like M205

https://www.meguiars.com/products/professional/paint/meguiars-pro-m205-ultra-finishing-polish-mirror-glaze-m20532-32oz

I tried finishing with the M27. Was ok. Didn't last nearly as long as suggested.

The consumer grade ceramic liquid wax is pretty good, actually. Wouldn't use it on my horns though.

https://www.meguiars.com/products/automotive/paint/meguiars-hybrid-ceramic-liquid-wax-g200416-16oz

If you don't want to work that hard - an oldie but goodie is Klasse All In One. Really good stuff. Outstanding around the house. Shower stall glass, countertops and of course cars. Don't use it on your horn. Very mild abrasives.

The Complete Klasse Car Wax Guide – How To Use Klasse Products (The Right Way!) – Ultimate Guide to Detailing

24 years old this year.

Keilwerth Shadow - quick once over with D115.