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Carnauba
A hard plant wax. Leaves a durable protective layer that resists handling marks better than soft silicone polishes.
Product detailSKU #1274034478322
D'AddarioProtect Guitar Wax
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Liquid carnauba wax for finished instrument surfaces. For gloss-finish owners who want a protective layer after cleaning, not a cleaner itself.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Gloss polyurethane or poly finishes that get handled and fingerprinted
- Protecting a body finish before storing an instrument for months
- A twice-a-year detail after a proper clean
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bare, oiled, or satin finishes — wax changes how they look and feel
- Fretboards — rosewood and ebony want oil, not wax
- Anyone looking for a cleaner to lift grime; wax goes on after that
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Liquid, not paste
Spreads thinner and buffs off easier than a paste wax, so less risk of haze in binding seams and around hardware.
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Wax, not polish
It protects rather than cleans. Grime under the wax stays there, so clean first.
Detail 04
$5.99
One bottle covers many applications. Wax is used a few drops at a time.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Clean the finish first — wax seals in whatever dirt is already there
- 02Test on a hidden spot, like inside the control cavity edge, before doing the top
- 03Keep it off the fretboard, the nut, and the bridge saddles
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this on a satin finish?
Not recommended. Wax fills the micro-texture that makes satin look and feel satin, leaving shiny patches that are hard to undo.
02How often should I wax my guitar?
Two or three times a year is plenty for an instrument in regular use. Wax is protection, not routine cleaning — wipe-downs handle the day to day.
03Is it safe on nitrocellulose finishes?
Nitro is softer and more reactive than poly. Test in a hidden area first and use a light hand, or check with your luthier on a vintage instrument.
04Does this remove scratches?
No. Wax is not an abrasive, so it fills nothing and cuts nothing. Scratch removal needs a polishing compound.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Country of Origin
- USA
12 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Product type
- Instrument protectant and sealer
- Korena Special
- false
- Compatible instruments
- Guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin, ukulele
- Wax type
- Brazilian carnauba
- Country of origin
- USA
- Product Type
- Instrument protectant and sealer
- Tier
- new
- Volume
- 4 fl. oz.
- Model
- PW-PL-02
- Recommended use
- Protecting and sealing clear-coated instruments
- Source Id
- site51274034478322
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