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I would think it's safe enough. Masking's a good idea but even if you didn't you'd just make the lacquered board a bit shinier.
I'd be more hesitant to use it on rosewood to be honest, as it's likely to get into the grain.
But let's see what the experts say....
It will get under the lacquer at the frets and stain black.
Using a dry product such as micromesh is much safer.
Never needed to on a rosewood board guitar but I would mask between the frets the same.
Oops.
Well there you go. I'm glad @SteveRobinson turned up.
Now you say that, I do remember polishing frets with something - probably T-Cut rather than Brasso - and it did all go quite black. Not a maple board though.
https://www.crimsonguitars.com/products/fret-rubber-fret-polishing-abrasive
I normally use Miracle Cloth. You still have to mask off but it's a lot less messy.
I've started using autosol chrome polish, works wonders and much less messy.
plus throw away wadding as it darkens
Now I use micromesh, much nicer and more effective
Whats your technique for mirror shine, silky smooth frets ? And do you sell the micromesh pads ? or any links to where you get yours ?
https://www.axminstertools.com/micro-mesh-soft-touch-pad-abrasives-211364
I can also recommend 3M polishing papers, e.g.
http://www.metalclay.co.uk/3m-polishing-papers-12-large-sheets/
The one that I use for a final polish is also available from D'Addario
https://www.gak.co.uk/en/planet-waves-fret-polishing-system/20969
If gunked up and they require more 'elbow grease' then I use Duraglit - Followed by micro mesh or a silver polishing cloth to shine
I never use wire wool as to much debris