I have a question on maintaining my guitar, it's an absolute beginner's question. I am a computer programmer and almost never work with my hands so some of this basic terminology is completely foreign to me, almost pathetic.
Close to a year ago, I purchased an Avalon AS200CE
The guy that sold it to me also sold me Gerlitz Guitar Honey, and Gerlitz No. 1 Carnauba Guitar Wax & Polish, along with one of those Jim Dunlop clothes. The Gerlitz products can be found here. He said to apply the guitar honey and wax each time I change my strings...I am a bit overdue on that.
I am not quite clear on the instructions and wanted to know if someone could advise me? I don't want to take any chances and do damage to my guitar. Keep in mind I hardly work with my hands. As for the guitar honey, it says to first to buff it with superfine steel wool. How much effort should this part take? Should I buff it gently, or with pressure, how long? Does the word "buff" simply mean to rub? Next, it says to apply a thin layer of the guitar honey. I'll spray it on, easy enough. And buff it dry with a soft clean cloth. Is the Jim Dunlop cloth sufficient, or should I get an old tee-shirt?
As for the wax: "Lightly dampen the supplied applicator, and squeeze until nearly dry. Apply a thin, even coat with a circular overlapping motion. Allow the wax to dry to a haze, then buff off the residue with a soft clean cotten towel or polish cloth, turning the cloth frequently"
First of all, I am completely unclear on where I am supposed to apply this? Do I apply it everywhere but the fingerboard? Or just the front part of the body?
Now, it comes with an applicator which is kind of spongy. The wax is very hard. I assume the directions mean to dampen it with water, then rub it in the wax to soften it and get some wax on the applicator? Is that correct?
I am not sure what it means by "dry to a haze?"
By the time I am ready to buff off the residue with a soft clean cotten towel or polish cloth, will the wood be sticky from the wax? Am I to buff it until the wood is not sticky? And again, is the Jim Dunlop cloth sufficient for this? Would a regular bathroom towel or wash rag work as well?
Thank you for your patience with me!
