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Formula 65 Guitar Cleaner & Polish (654C & Kit)

Dunlop

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Dunlop's Formula No. 65 Polish and Cleaner is a breakthrough solution for keeping your guitar looking and sounding its best. Specially formulated for musical instruments, Formula No. 65 quickly and gently cleans away built-up grime, smoke and body oils to restore your guitar's finish to a mirror-like shine. As it cleans, it also leaves behind an ultra-thin protective coating that shields the finish from future dirt and stains without dampening tone or affecting playability. Musicians worldwide rely on Formula No. 65 to keep their instruments in like-new condition.

Professional-Level Cleaning and Protection

Formula No. 65 was created by Dunlop, a leader in guitar care products, to meet the demands of professional musicians. It cuts through caked-on dirt and residue to uncover your guitar's natural luster and protect it from the rigors of frequent use and travel. The water-based formula is safe for all guitar finishes, including nitrocellulose lacquer.

Restores Original Shine and Clarity

Over time, guitar finishes lose their shine and clarity due to a buildup of grime, smoke and body oils. Formula No. 65 removes this buildup to uncover your guitar's original glossy finish. Its deep-cleaning action penetrates the finish to dissolve away dulling contaminants and leave the surface crystal clear.

Ultra-Thin Protective Coating

As Formula No. 65 cleans, it deposits an ultra-thin protective coating on the finish. This coating shields the finish from future dirt and stains but is so micro-thin that it won't dampen tone or change how the guitar feels. The coating also prevents future buildup so you can use Formula No. 65 as often as needed without layers of product accumulating on your guitar's finish.

A Trusted Solution for Musicians

Dunlop's Formula No. 65 Polish and Cleaner is a staple in instrument care for musicians worldwide. Its professional-level cleaning power and protective qualities have made it the go-to solution for keeping guitars and basses looking, feeling and sounding their best. For the ultimate in guitar care, trust Dunlop's Formula No. 65.

Dunlop Formula 65 Polish and Cleaner

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4.74

39 Reviews

93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Most Liked Positive Review

5

Great polish

I bought this polish not too long ago, and it has to be the best polish I have used. I mostly use it on really smooth laqcuer finishes like my Ibanez electric guitar and acoustic guitar. Unlike the other polishes I have used, this one doesn't leave a nasty residue that I had to keep on scrubbing and scrubbing. This polish is great for cleaning off fingerprints, too. If you want your guitar to shine, this will surely do it.

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

Not As Good As Others

After an extensive comparison with Dunlop 65 polish to Music Nomad Guitar One and Lizard Spit. Dunlop came in last place. It took the longest to buff to a shine and smelled the worst (similar to Windex) not bad just nothing special about the smell. Lizard Spit came in 2nd and Music Nomad came in first with shortest buff time and best smell. Dunlop does work if you don't mind the extra work, however after the comparison I suspect the high reviews simply due to the fact it's a familiar name and it does work so people who haven't compared brands simply don't know any better.

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Reviewed by 39 customers

  • Great product

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 months ago

    byDan

    fromCedar Rapids, Iowa

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I use this stuff all the time during restrings. It's great, easy to use and doesn't smudge

  • Works well

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 months ago

    byLemmy

    fromNew York, NY

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Awesome, it completely cleans my fretboard and speeds it up. Great product for the price. #sweepstakes.

  • I would recommend this product

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byJohn

    fromAlbany, NY

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Good for removing sweat and grime. Makes the guitar shine.

  • Yes nice product I recommended

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byJose

    fromLos Angeles

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    When finish or sometimes before play on stage

  • It's good.

    4

    submitted3 years ago

    byKen

    fromGalveston Texas

    I miss the Dunlop 65 Platinum polishing cleaner that comes in the blue bottle it smelled much better and I like the job it did better I don't know why they just continued it

  • Excellent

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    bySnake

    fromNJ

    Used it for some time now. Great stuff.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byAdam

    fromMauston, WI.

    Can I use this to clean my ebony fretboard? And is it ok to use on a matte black guitar?

    Can I use this to clean my ebony fretboard? And is it ok to use on a matte black guitar?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Dunlop Fingerboard 01 Cleaner & Prep is ok for the body but doesn't have the cleaning ability of a fretboard cleaner ----------------------------- Dunlop Fingerboard 01 Cleaner & Prep

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byTalon

    fromundisclosed

    Can this product be used on a maple fingerboard?

    Can this product be used on a maple fingerboard?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byDuke

    fromundisclosed

    Is this cleaner safe to use on a 2021 PRS SE Custom?

    Is this cleaner safe to use on a 2021 PRS SE Custom?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byJason

    fromMassachusetts

    Can the Guitar neck also be cleaned and polished with Dunlop Formula No. 65 product by itself not just the Body of the Guitar ?

    Can the Guitar neck also be cleaned and polished with Dunlop Formula No. 65 product by itself not just the Body of the Guitar ?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This polish can be used to clean the neck as well.