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CLP on guitars?
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 3:25 pm
by blakestree
Anyone ever use CLP on their guitars? I want to, but I'z scarred... Know of a reason why I shouldn't?
Re: CLP on guitars?
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 3:53 pm
by AxAxSxS
it's carcinogenic? That's a pretty good one right there.
Re: CLP on guitars?
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:47 pm
by wafl
How bad is it that you need CLP?
Re: CLP on guitars?
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 11:53 pm
by antennafarm
because you'll be greasing up everything it touches.
(also, it stinks)
Re: CLP on guitars?
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 11:59 pm
by blakestree
Yeah, okay, I'll scrap that idea. Thanks for your input, guys.
Re: CLP on guitars?
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 3:45 am
by morange
Oils and shit for metal are no good for wood (especially gun cleaner which has harsh chemicals meant to break down built-up crud from shooting, like, carbon and copper. Man, gun cleaner is diabolical and will give you and your offspring cancer even unto the 7th generation! Yeah. Just out of curiosity, ever cleaned a gun? I only ask because at the time it never occured to me to go use solvent or gun oil on my guitar, haha. I have used hoppes oil on squeeky door hinges though). Most products for wood (like, furniture stuff) you also don't want to use on your guitar, because they contain silicone that will build up on your guitar and is difficult to get off. So I guess what I'm saying is, use guitar stuff for your guitar.
Re: CLP on guitars?
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 4:09 am
by morange
Reminds me of this time my brother got this surplus Mosin Nagant, and he spent an entire night cleaning the cosmoline out of it. Soaked into the wood, too, what a mess.
Chemicals that break down carbon are scary. You know what else is made of carbon? You!!! It's like this recurring dream I have where I'm a chewed up gummy bear.
Re: CLP on guitars?
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 11:01 am
by blakestree
Sure, I've cleaned many a gun. CLP is not an aggressive solvent. I use it mainly to finish up with. But, I will heed the warnings that it's not a good idea for guitars.