1)- Put one drop of Dr.Ducks Ax Wax & String Lube on an applicator patch
2)- Using the wet patch, spread the drop as far as you can, starting with the back of the instrument
3)- Let it set a few minutes
4)- Using a polishing cloth, buff it out for full luster ... (if it feels a little "greasy"... you're not done buffing)
5)- Now start on another part of the instrument and repeat steps 2, 3 and 4.
6)- Now you know how to properly use Dr.Ducks Ax Wax & String Lube... so in the same manner described above ... do the entire instrument .. the headstock, finger board, front, sides, back, pick guard, pick-up covers, tuning keys, all of it ... for a complete Dr.Ducks musical instrument detail.
(For "Caked-On" sweat spots, lick your finger and remove ... For hard to clean spots... repeat the process, rubbing in a circular motion ... for really hard to clean spots ... try 50% rubbing alcohol and 50% water to clean it ...then re-apply Dr.Ducks Ax Wax & String Lube to polish and moisturize the instrument.. you should check with a professional about the type of finish on your instrument before trying the alcohol/water trick to make sure that it won't hurt the finish)
* When strings start to go dead - treat with Dr.Ducks Ax Wax & String Lube
* For strings ... on with an applicator patch ... then off with the polishing cloth.
(Dr.Ducks Ax Wax & String Lube also makes an excellent lube for tuning machine knobs and posts, as well as for bridge saddles and fine tuners on locking tremelo systems ... a drop in the right spots ..removing the excess can do wonders...)