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Polish and cleaner in one
Lifts grime and leaves a shine in a single pass, so no separate cleaning step before polishing.
Product detailSKU #1274228082541
DunlopFormula 65 Polish and Cleaner
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A guitar polish and cleaner for routine body and hardware wipe-downs. Buy it if you play often and want to keep finish grime under control.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Wiping fingerprints and arm sweat off a gloss finish after playing
- Cleaning the body and hardware during a string change
- Keeping a gigged instrument's finish from hazing over
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Cleaning bare, unfinished, or oiled fretboards
- Removing deep scratches or restoring a damaged finish
- Anyone wanting a fretboard oil, this is a body product
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 formula
Apply to a cloth first, not directly to the guitar, so it doesn't run into pickup cavities or seams.
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Guitar-specific product
Formulated for instrument finishes rather than automotive or furniture use, which can be too aggressive.
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Body and hardware use
Meant for the finished surfaces. Fretboards, especially bare rosewood or ebony, want a dedicated conditioner.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No cloth included; use a clean microfiber, not paper towels
- 02Test on an inconspicuous spot first if your guitar has a vintage or nitro finish
- 03Not a fretboard conditioner. You'll still need one for bare wood boards
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?
Be careful. Polishes are made for gloss and repeated use on satin can buff it toward shiny in spots. Test somewhere hidden first.
02Can I use it on the fretboard?
Not on bare rosewood or ebony. It's a body and hardware product. Use a dedicated fretboard conditioner instead.
03How often should I use it?
A wipe-down with a dry cloth after playing handles most sweat. Save the polish for string changes or when the finish looks hazy.
04Is it safe on nitrocellulose finishes?
Nitro is softer and more solvent-sensitive than poly. Test on a hidden area, like inside the control cavity edge or under the pickguard, before doing the whole body.
