Members sydfan Posted November 3, 2009 Members Share Posted November 3, 2009 Have you ever tried using a buffer? Would that damage a cymbal? If you did, would you use cymbal polish, or rubbing compound? Please don't let your hatred of all things sydfan stop you from giving an honest answer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slap happy drums Posted November 3, 2009 Members Share Posted November 3, 2009 use a grinding wheel , it'll go real quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JakeBurton Posted November 3, 2009 Members Share Posted November 3, 2009 Try Kick n Brass. It works wonderfully with very little elbow grease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JimmyNZ Posted November 3, 2009 Members Share Posted November 3, 2009 I personally wouldn't use a buffer, but I've heard of others who have.If I clean them, then good old elbow grease is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RockStringBendr Posted November 3, 2009 Members Share Posted November 3, 2009 I cleaned our drummer's brass with CLR and kept them near a sink full of water. It pulled them shiney real quick with no work but I was worried about the chemistry so I neutralized them with baking soda buffed them with towels and then waxed then lightly with liquid automotive wax and final buffed them with felt. No problems so far after 6-8 months but I never told him I used the CLR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members polarnewfie Posted November 3, 2009 Members Share Posted November 3, 2009 hydrochloric acid mixed with boric acid, and this mixture is the solvent for your sandblasting of the cymbals. Do this for several hours, and the pieces that will be left are gonna be SOOOOO shiny!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pinhigh Posted November 3, 2009 Members Share Posted November 3, 2009 the best way to clean a cymbal is just let it be.i might wipe the top layer of dust off but that is it. i like the dull look for some reason. i bought a old sabian crash and it had some white stuff on it and i used a little steel wool and it did the job cymbals are like a fine wine,let them age Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members akaiser77 Posted November 3, 2009 Members Share Posted November 3, 2009 the best way to clean a cymbal is just let it be.i might wipe the top layer of dust off but that is it. i like the dull look for some reason. i bought a old sabian crash and it had some white stuff on it and i used a little steel wool and it did the jobcymbals are like a fine wine,let them age Exactly. I like my cymbals like I like my women: sturdy and dirty. AK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wellhungarian Posted November 3, 2009 Members Share Posted November 3, 2009 Off in the distance, I hear the patina brigade marching with their Acrolites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cdawg Posted November 3, 2009 Members Share Posted November 3, 2009 rub 'em with dirt, then bury them. wait a year, then dig 'em up, and bury them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members turdadactyl Posted November 3, 2009 Members Share Posted November 3, 2009 My favorite shortcut: don't do it. I've never cleaned a cymbal. Can't say I have any scientific evidence to say it matters one way or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melvinspeed Posted November 3, 2009 Members Share Posted November 3, 2009 Off in the distance, I hear the patina brigade marching with their Acrolites. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xtranoise Posted November 3, 2009 Members Share Posted November 3, 2009 I have used Groove Juice with good results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Eyehearya Posted November 3, 2009 Members Share Posted November 3, 2009 +1 on the groove juice. I generally don't clean mine but when I have, GJ was a real time saver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lossforgain Posted November 3, 2009 Members Share Posted November 3, 2009 Back when I used to clean cymbals, Groove Juice was the best way to do it. But I don't follow the on-bottle directions. I spray it on, lightly run a paper towel across to spread it evenly, then let it sit for 60 seconds. Take a 2nd paper towel that's fairly wet and rub it down (the cymbal should still be wet when you're done). Then take a clean dry cloth and rub it dry. Should be nice and shiny. I guess I'm part of the patina brigade now...which is funny. Does that mean you think I'm old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BeakerArk Posted November 4, 2009 Members Share Posted November 4, 2009 I don't clean my cymbals. . . not for any esoteric asthetic, but b/c I'm really {censored}in' lazy. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zildjian@consol Posted November 4, 2009 Members Share Posted November 4, 2009 I don't clean my cymbals. . . not for any esoteric asthetic, but b/c I'm really {censored}in' lazy. . . +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 6topher Posted November 4, 2009 Members Share Posted November 4, 2009 are the people who shine their cymbals the same people who tuck their shirts in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sydfan Posted November 4, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 4, 2009 I don't clean my cymbals. . . not for any esoteric asthetic, but b/c I'm really {censored}in' lazy. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members danrothmusic Posted November 4, 2009 Members Share Posted November 4, 2009 I don't clean cymbals anymore, but when I did (I wanted a bright sound at the time), I just used Windex and a rag. Just go easy over the logo and you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members manoeuver Posted November 4, 2009 Members Share Posted November 4, 2009 i clean pies if I'm tryna sell them. soak in a degreaser solution, then use a blue scouring pad to get the funk off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D Carroll Posted November 4, 2009 Members Share Posted November 4, 2009 I just beat the dust off with a stick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Longshanks Posted November 4, 2009 Members Share Posted November 4, 2009 I just beat the dust off with a stick +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jenksdrummer Posted November 4, 2009 Members Share Posted November 4, 2009 Dish soap and hot water in the bath tub. Then rinse them off well, then towel dry, but don't RUB them...takes off any protective coatings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hwy145 Posted November 4, 2009 Members Share Posted November 4, 2009 are the people who shine their cymbals the same people who tuck their shirts in? Are the people that don't shine their cymbals the same people that never make the hamburgers look as they do in the advertisements? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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