Here's a comment (from Dr. Duck) that comes in response to previous articles on polishing tips:
THIS WEEKS TIPS - from Edition #35 - April 12, 1999.
CAUTION: POLISHING TIPS - from Edition #36 - April 19, 1999.
(read these first)

You don't want to use anything that builds up on a guitar finish .. the problem with McGuires is that it "Builds up". The whole idea (especially with pricey vintage pieces) is not to add anything (build-up with car waxes, etc.) to the finish... and not to take anything away (no abrasives either) from the finish. Granted with real basket cases .. you might want to use a "VERY MILD" abrasive .. only if the finish is real bad .. but be very careful with it!

What you need is "Dr. Ducks Ax Wax & String Lube" (I know you are not surprised that I would say such a thing). If the piece is extremely filthy, you might want to clean it first with 1/2 rubbing alcohol and 1/2 water (its very rare that you really need to do this). Otherwise use very little Dr. Ducks Ax Wax and follow the directions. Your dings and small dents will then turn into beauty marks. You will have conditioned the bridge and the fret board, and you will not have added anything or taken anything away from the original beauty of the instrument.

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