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Cleaning cream
Thicker than a spray polish. It lifts embedded grime rather than just spreading a shine over it.
Product detailSKU #1274034478478
D'AddarioRESTORE Deep Cleaning Cream Polish
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Cleaning cream for guitar finishes with light haze, grime or fingerprint buildup. For a guitar that needs more than a dry wipe.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Cleaning a used guitar before setting it up
- Removing arm sweat and hand grime from a gloss body
- Periodic deep clean on a gigged instrument
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Weekly upkeep — a dry cloth is enough for that
- Fretboards, which need conditioning oil rather than polish
- Anyone unsure of their finish type who has not tested first
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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Deep cleaning
Meant for occasional use when buildup is visible, not as a routine wipe-down after every session.
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Finish product
Goes on the body and neck finish. Keep it off raw fretboard wood, pickups and electronics.
Detail 04
Small bottle
A cream this concentrated goes a long way. Apply a small amount to a cloth, never straight to the guitar.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cloths not included — you need a clean microfiber and a second buffing cloth
- 02Test on the back of the body or inside the control cavity first
- 03Not for satin or matte finishes — polishing compounds can create shiny patches
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 guitar?
Avoid it. Cleaning creams work by lifting and leveling, which can buff a satin finish into uneven glossy spots. Use a plain dry cloth instead.
02Can I use this on the fretboard?
No. Rosewood and ebony boards need a conditioning oil. Polish products can leave residue in the pores and on the fret edges.
03How often should I use it?
When you can see haze or grime that a dry cloth will not lift. For most players that is a few times a year, more if you gig regularly.
04Will this remove scratches?
It is a cleaner, not a scratch remover. It will clear the grime that makes light swirls more visible, but it will not fill or level a scratch.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color Finish
- White
