INSTRUMENT CARE ESSENTIALS Care Kit

D’Addario’s Instrument Care Essentials gives you everything you need to keep your instrument’s finish looking as great as the day you got it. This kit includes our 3-step polishing system, Hydrate fingerboard conditioner, and a cotton polishing cloth.

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IDEAL FOR: 

• BANJO
• MANDOLIN
• BASS GUITAR
• UKULELE
• ACOUSTIC/ELECTRIC GUITAR

Step 1:

Begin with the Restore Formula. Put a small amount on your cloth and rub in a circular motion to remove swirl marks and light scratches. Once it dries, use a clean polishing cloth to remove it in the same manner. It will leave the finish clean and shiny.

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Next, apply the Protect formula in the same manner. It's a natural protectant and sealer. When applied it may look hazy, but when you remove with a clean cloth, you'll see it produce a distinct radiance on your guitar's body.

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Finally, use the Shine by spraying onto a clean micro-fiber cloth or directly onto the guitar, to maintain that cool, wet, glossy look. Buff it until it glows. Shine will actually erase any dust, fingerprints, or imperfections. It also contains color enhancers to bring out your finish's beauty.

If you've got your strings off for a string change, you can also use the Hydrate formula to keep your fingerboard in mint condition. It is specifically designed for dark, unfinished wood and removes dirt and grime while restoring moisture to the fretboard, preventing cracks and other damage that can happen when a fingerboard becomes dry.