CLEANING cont.
FINISH
Waxing the fi nish of the neck and resonator protects as well as shines
it. Use the Deering Wax Cloth which has wax in the cloth and is
much neater and easier to use.
Whenever possible, you should wash your hands before playing your
banjo. is will help remove any substances (lotions, aftershave, etc.)
which could harm the fi nish.
To protect the fi nish, avoid vinyl or plastics, such as simulated leather
banjo straps which contain solvents that may react with the lacquer
fi nish and mar it. Avoid commercial furniture polishes containing
harsh chemicals or silicone which can eventually ruin the fi nish. If
you spill water or alcohol on your banjo, wipe it off immediately
because it can leave a cloudy spot.
HEAD
If you prefer a clean head, use “Formula 409” or similar cleaner and a
white cotton cloth.
METAL PARTS
e metal parts have a thin outer coating of nickel. You can polish
nickel parts with an automotive chrome polish, not cleaner, but it is
easy to get polish caught under the hooks when you do this. So, we
recommend that you use the Deering polishing cloth along with the
preservative cloth which will protect the metal after you clean it. You
can use the Deering polish cloth to wipe fi ngerprints off daily without
harming the plating.
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