Cleaning a PSG

Rick Lawrence · Post by **Rick Lawrence** » 26 Nov 2012 7:12 am

I was wondering what would be ideal cleaning tips for my MSA Legend. Thank you for any suggestions in advance. Rick

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 26 Nov 2012 10:37 am

Cleaning what? The finish? The aluminum? The undercarriage?

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 26 Nov 2012 10:53 am

There's lots of threads on the forum about cleaning and polishing (and just as many different ideas on it).

Rick Campbell · Post by **Rick Campbell** » 27 Nov 2012 11:00 pm

You might be interested in this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_H-I7Jv9Aww

Fred Thompson · Post by **Fred Thompson** » 28 Nov 2012 6:07 am

Rick pretty much nails it, especially for my Emmons SD-10. Squeaky clean!

Thanks for showing us the way Rick. YOU DA MAN!

Dennis Graves · Post by **Dennis Graves** » 28 Nov 2012 7:01 am

Rick's method really works wonders. I've even noticed a significant improvement in over-all tone and playability after several cleanings. The strings really "come to life" also.

Rick Collins · Post by **Rick Collins** » 28 Nov 2012 9:03 am

Rick's cleaning method will surely work; but if your steel guitar ever gets that grimey,
I suggest you pressure wash the player first, or it will be necessary to clean it again right away.

just kidding!

Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 28 Nov 2012 9:31 am

Ralph Mooney's cleaning with a garden hose was probably the most efficient for most of us....when followed with a generous application of WD-40.

Rick Lawrence · Post by **Rick Lawrence** » 30 Nov 2012 7:11 am

checked threads and found out I want to try that purple stuff for the metal, but I did not find something I could use for the wood cabinet.

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 30 Nov 2012 9:19 am

For the wood cab, Meguiare's Professional Swirl Remover 2.0, will gently clean the finish of crud without damaging the patina of an aged finish. Then California Custom's M-RON Polish is incredible. The best wax, by far, that I've ever found. Carnuba #1, no silicones. Check out the shine on this 63ish Perm body. It was filthy when I got it!

I got the California Custom Purple Polish and the M-Ron at the local Mack Truck dealer.

Tony Dingus · Post by **Tony Dingus** » 30 Nov 2012 7:50 pm

John, would that be ok to use on acoustic intruments finish ?

Tony

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 1 Dec 2012 9:23 am

Tony,
I haven't used it on an acoustic yet. But I have on several electrics. I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work. Not sure I'd use it on a severely checked/cracked surface though.

Tony Dingus · Post by **Tony Dingus** » 1 Dec 2012 9:28 am

Ok,thanks John

Tony

John Billings · Post by **John Billings** » 2 Dec 2012 12:46 pm

Lousy pics, but they kinda show how well the swirl remover works;