Maintenance Products

This pack includes 24 fresh fret polishing pads for use with the Lizard Spit Ultimate Fret Polishing System, S-CMP15.

Bob Smith Industries™ Insta-Cure™ Super Thin Cyanoacrylate. A must have for luthiers! Insta-Cure™ has a water-thin viscosity that wicks deep into joints by capillary action and cures in a matter of a few seconds (1-3 sec.). Surfaces to be bonded must be tight fitting (no visible gaps) and should be held together or clamped while you apply the CA around the edges of the seam. For glue applications with small gaps or looser fitting joints the higher viscosity Insta-Cure+™ is recommended.

• Water-thin consistency
• 1-3 second cure time
• For tight fitting applications
• Available in 1oz. and 2oz. sizes

WARNING: These products are eye and respiratory irritants. Product can bond skin instantly. Keep away from children!

IC-LOC™ Red is a medium thickness, high strength thread lock that is applied to the threads of fasteners before assembly. Once the IC-LOC Red™ is cured, the fasteners are permanently together and cannot be disassembled. IC-LOC Red™ will maintain its strength up to 490° F. Uses

• Threads of fasteners
• Threads that need permanent bond

Directions: Shake well and then apply IC-LOC™ Red to the clean and dry threaded areas before assembling non- plastic parts. Product sets in 10 minutes, with full cure within 24 hours. IC-LOC™Red is anaerobic and cures in the absence of air, which occurs when a bolt, screw or nut is tightened. IC-LOC™ Red permanently prevents the loosening of threaded fasteners from shock and vibration, while sealing and preventing the rusting of threads. Cured temperature range is -60° to +300°F (-51° to +149°C).

Bob Smith Industries ™ Maxi Cure ™ Extra Thick Gap Filling Cyanoacrylate. A must have for luthiers! Maxi Cure ™ is the highest viscosity CA we have available and is great for extreme gap filling and finish fills. It can be carved with a knife or razor blade and sanded and feathered to form a finish which makes it great for chip repairs. The extra thick viscosity of Maxi Cure ™ also allows longer repositioning time than other glues (10-25 sec.) Apply Maxi Cure ™ in a coil pattern to one of the parts to be glued, spread glue evenly, then assemble parts. Hold or clamp firmly for 30-60 seconds. To speed up curing time use the Insta-Set accelerator! (S-F506)

Plastic-Cure™ is a gap-filling formulation of CA that works best on plastics. It is packaged in a bottle with a brush built into its top, which in many cases is an easier way to apply the CA. As long as brush is put back into the bottle after use, the bristles of the brush will not harden. Care must be taken, however, not to introduce foreign material into the bottle. The brush should not be used, for example, to apply CA to wood that has been freshly sanded. Plastic-Cure will also bond wood, but its brush applicator at times will not be the best way to apply it. Plastic-Cure is superior for the application of false nails and wraps on fingernails, where its brush is the preferred method of application. Uses

• Plastics
• Wood
• Foam
• False nails and wraps on fingernails

Directions: Carefully unscrew the cap.

Bob Smith Industries ™ Extender Tip for CA glues. This extender tip can be used with all viscosities (Thin,Medium,Extra Thick) of cyanoacrylate that we offer from Bob Smith Industries™ and is compatible with both available sizes (1oz and 2oz) Extender tips can help you reach difficult spaces and control the flow of glue for more precise application.

• Helps focus glue stream
• Works with all three CA glue viscosities
• Package of 6

For use on the entire fretboard, headstock, front,sides, back and pickguards. Also cleans and lubes bridge saddles, fine tuners on locking tremolo systems, tuning machine knobs and posts. US made with US materials, 4 oz.

Insta-Flex+™ clear rubber toughened has similar qualities to Bob Smith Industries black IC-2000™ but can be used in applications where you do not want the adhesive to be seen. The carbon component of IC-2000™ that gives the CA its black color also contributes to its unsurpassed strength. Since Insta-Flex+™ has this carbon removed, its strength is a little less than IC-2000™ but still superior to standard CA's. When esthetics are important and a flexible bond is required, Insta-Flex+™ is your best choice. It forms superior bonds to soft urethane and vinyl plastics. Both Insta-Flex+™ and Insta-Flex+™ work well when bonding R/C car tires.

Make your fretboard happy!
Keep fretboards clean and avoid cracking and drying by conditioning them with Dunlop Fretboard 65 Ultimate Lemon Oil.
Dunlop Fretboard 65 Ultimate Lemon Oil will remove grime and return your fretboard to it’s original luster quickly and easily. And once the dirt and grime are gone Fretboard 65 will keep it away by providing an invisible sealant against stains and moisture.
*Note* - Not for use on maple fretboards.

• Protects your fretboard from cracking and drying
• Moisturizes your fretboard
• Removes dirt, grime, and grease
• 4 oz. bottle

By using this kit and few simple techniques, you can actually add life to plastic and keep it looking new. Best of all, you don't have to be a pro to get professional results. No. 3 removes heavy scratches, and No. 2 polishes out lighter imperfections. After removing the abrasions with No. 3 and No. 2, apply No. 1 to clean and shine plastic. Three-step system provides a clean, highly polished static- and dust-free surface.

Un-Cure™ debonder will soften cured CA. If parts are bonded incorrectly or your fingers are stuck together, a few drops of Un-Cure™ will dissolve the CA in about a minute. Apply on bonded skin and roll apart fingers. Once stuck, use acetone to clean off softened CA, then wash off with soap and water. Since cured CA is essentially acrylic plastic, anything that will dissolve CA will also soften most plastics. Care must be used, therefore, when using Un-Cure on plastics. Separating plastic parts with a razor saw is usually the best option. Works Well On:

• Cyanoacrylates
• Super Glues

Directions: Un-Cure™ will soften cured super glue (aka cyanoacrylate, CA). To release bonded skin (not near the eyes) apply Un-Cure™, then use a small, rounded object like a paperclip to separate the skin with a peeling action, applying more Un-Cure™ as needed until the skin areas are debonded. Wash the area with soap and water.

Everything you need to do a deep clean and polish on your guitar’s fingerboard, finish, and strings.The Dunlop System 65 Guitar Maintenance Kit will help you keep your guitar in top notch condition. Set includes the following:

• Bodygloss 65 Cream of Carnauba polishes, protects, and beautifies
• Formula No. 65 cleaner/polish shines up your guitar’s body while eliminating any built up grime.
• Ultraglide 65 String Cleaner/Conditioner cleans your strings and extends string life while eliminating string squeaks.
• Fingerboard 01 Cleaner and Prep dissolves away unwanted dirt and residue from your fingerboard
• Fingerboard 02 Deep Conditioner replenishes your fingerboard with natural protective oils.
• Also includes 2 microfiber cleaning cloths, a micro fine fret polishing cloth, and a complete step-by-step guitar guide

Give your guitar some top level love!

Cleans and glazes plastic surface polish out and protect against small scratches, finger markings, dust build-up, and other markings. Significantly reduces haziness and is anti-static.

Quik-Cure™ 5 min. epoxy cures to a slightly flexible consistency. This lack of brittleness allows it to form a lasting bond in areas subjected to high vibration or stress. Quik-Cure™ shouldn’t be used in areas that are subject to long-term immersion in water; however, it works fine for the internal structure of wood framed boats. Quik-Cure™ is our only epoxy on which you can apply polyester resins. It can be mixed with microballoons to form a quick setting putty. Items bonded with Quik-Cure™ can be handled after 15 minutes. Full strength is reached in 1 hour. Works Best On:

• Hard Wood
• Glass & Metal

Works Well On:

• Balsa Wood
• Soft Wood
• Fiberglass
• Ceramics
• Hard Plastics
• White Foam
• Reinforcing

Directions: Quik-Cure™ 5 min.

Keep your precious jewel gleaming! The Dunlop Guitar Finish Cloth was developed using a formulation originally designed for jewelers. The super-soft cloth is absorbent, non-abrasive and perfectly matched to all popular guitar finishes. It’s constructed of densely woven Japanese microfibers to lift and eliminate dust, grime, and fingerprints. Want to add years to your guitar’s life? Wipe it down with the Dunlop Guitar Finish Cloth every time you put it away. Since it’s fully machine washable you can refresh it anytime.

• Super-soft cloth
• Safe for all popular guitar finishes
• Eliminates dust, grime, and fingerprints.
• Machine washable

Need some polish to go along with your cloth? Check out the Dunlop Formula No. 65 guitar Polish and Cleaner (S-C654)

This Lizard Spit Guitar and Bass Care Pack contains 4 oz. Fretboard Conditioner, 4 oz. Guitar Polish, and a Lizard Spit Micro Fiber Cloth, everything you need to keep your guitar or bass in good condition and looking brand new!

Replacement top that is on all of BSI's non-Pocket CAs. Perfect for replacing damaged tops on any of the CA glues. These tops can be soaked in acetone overnight to remove any buildup of CA on the inside and outside of the nozzle. Compatible with S-F500,S-F501, S-F502, S-F503, S-F504, S-F505, S-F550, S-F551, and S-F540.

Lizard Spit two-step scratch and scuff remover.

• Biodegradable
• Made In USA

Includes:

• Step 1- Scratch and Scuff Remover
• Step 2- Scratch and Scuff Finisher

Removes dirt and stains and slows oxidation of frets. Protects against drying and cracking by moisturizing and conditioning to preserve fret board life. Use Lizard Spit Guitar Polish for finished surfaces.

Non-clog 6" long pipette for CA glue application. The regular tip is recommended for gap filling and extra-thick CA. CA is sucked up into the applicator by inserting it into an open CA bottle with the bulb at the end compressed, like an eyedropper The fine tip is recommended for the application of thin CAs. It can also be used for the fine application of Insta-Set accelerator and for applying fine lubricating oils. CA can be kept in the applicator for two weeks.

Keep everything moving smoothly on your guitar with the Superlube Gel Pen. A flexible spatula tip helps to control where the lube goes for an easy application. Be it saddles, nut slots, tremolo parts, or elsewhere, this lubricant is safe for all stringed instrument maintenance.

Nut slot graphite lubricant. Doesn't collect dust or absorb sound. Self drying, all natural, non-petroleum, non-toxic

IC-LOC™ Blue is a medium thickness, medium strength thread lock that is applied to the threads of fasteners before assembly. Once the IC-LOC Blue™ is cured, the fasteners can be disassembled with standard hand tools if required. Uses

• Threads of fasteners
• Bolts
• Screws
• Nuts

Directions: Shake well, then apply IC-LOC™ Blue to the clean and dry threaded areas before assembling non-plastic parts. Product sets in 10 minutes, with full cure within 24 hours. IC-LOC™ Blue is anaerobic and cures in the absence of air, which occurs when a bolt, screw or nut is tightened. IC-LOC™ Blue prevents loosening of fasteners from normal use and vibration, but parts can still be disassembled with hand tools. IC-LOC™ Blue seals and prevents rusting of threads. Cured temperature range is -60° to +300°F (-51° to +149°C). Remove residue with a damp cloth. Similar to Loctite Blue.

Bob Smith Industries™ Insta-Cure+™ Medium Gap Filling Cyanoacrylate. A must have for luthiers! Insta-Cure+™ is a higher viscosity CA for loose fitting joints in which the adhesive must bridge gaps or the parts to be glued don’t fit perfectly. Medium viscosity super glue is the most common glue used in many luthiery applications due to it’s cure time and viscosity. Recommended for binding repair and small poly finish touch ups. Normally, the thicker CA is applied to one surface and then the parts are held tightly together for about 5 to 15 seconds. For large surface areas, including those with close fitting joints such as laminations, INSTA-CURE+ ™ should also be used. To prevent premature curing, don’t spread the glue into a thin film. Lay down a serpentine bead with about 1" separations on one surface, then assemble the parts, letting the pressure spread the CA out. To speed up curing time use the Insta-Set accelerator!