Originally Posted by: Andrew Salook into a string lube of sorts...that will make the string buzz go away on most acoustics...i think there is one called fret-ease, also look for fast fret.

I'm not so sure about that for getting rid of the sliding noise... I use it because it GIVES a nice sliding effect! Sounds great with a nice heavy distortion on muted power chords;-) I agree with everyone, guitar playing sounds better with the little scratches and slides etc. More natural.