Hi @BanjoBen, your site is great! I’ve been pickin’ for about a year and it’s been a huge help.
One question - do you have any lessons on routing banjo maintenance? I’m wondering how to polish the nickel plating, if there’s anything I need to put on my fretboard or the neck, etc. Any input would be much appreciated!
Hi John
I use Simichrome Polish on the nickel plating and Glyde-Cote for the wood I got these from the Stelling Banjo Co
I use Lemon Oil on the finger board. I only use the tiniest amount of each of these products, in fact I bought them 10 years ago and I still have a lot left.
Check with @Jake at the General Store to see if he stocks these or can offer an alternative…
Just a word of caution about nickel plating it does rub off so be aware that some metal polishes have an abrasive additive. Read the label 
The general store has some very good and BBC approved products for all your clean and shiny Banjo needs. From stem to stern they got what you desire!
I don’t have any vids on it, but I need to! Please email @AdamAsh at adam@banjobenclark.com and he’ll get you taken care of!
@jawhaling8 I just emailed Jake about the same thing last week. Got a quick and informative response. My issue was the finish wearing off on the armrest, which apparently is a source of pride for many. I mean, Ricky Skagg’s mando looks like he keeps it tied to his bumper, like Chevy Chase’s dog in Vacation 
Anyway, seems it’s a good idea to wipe it down after every session. I consider this “problem” a blessing cause the banjo is getting a lot of work.
A bit like Willie Nelson’s Geetar