Well, regardless if these cymbals are part of your drum kit, or a pair for your marching band, Brasso, a metal polish that can be found in your household, or your dad's tool cabinet, will make that cymbal shine. All it takes is a bottle of liquid Brasso, rags, and some elbow grease to get them to look brand new. Log in Social login does not work in incognito and private browsers. Please log in with your username or email to continue. No account yet? Create an account.
Edit this Article. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article Steps. Tips and Warnings. Things You'll Need. Related Articles. Author Info Last Updated: May 6, You can find Brasso at your local hardware store. Get a few clean, fresh rags. You might need more depending on how dirty your cymbal is, as the rags will be pick up varying amounts of sludge from the cymbals, and the grooves.
You should keep one or two rags for drying the cymbal s , or you can simply use any dry spots on your wiping rag to do the trick. Strip the cymbals of any hardware. This includes removing items such as straps if they are marching band cymbals, or the clutch off of a top Hi-hat, or sizzles if it is a Sizzle cymbal, so that they don't get in the way of the cleaning process. Apply some Brasso in the shape of a ring starting at the bell of the cymbal, or near the edge of the cymbal, if you would prefer to start there.
Unfortunately the smell is rather unpleasant and it can be hard work if the cymbal is really tarnished. The black residue can be a bit much and you need plenty of clean rags to clean it off. It will remove logos and lacquer coatings with repeated use - but all chemical cleaners do. I no longer use brasso on cymbals - I use it on chrome hardware, with great results. I use the liquid stuff in a can. To use it, wrap a cloth around a finger - apply some to the end of the cloth, rub the cymbal along the lathe lines.
Keep rubbing till the liquid turns black, keep polishing until the stuff starts to dry. Wipe off residue with a different cloth. Don't leave the gunk on the cymbal too long or it can be hard to remove and you have to do that area again. Re: Brasso metal polish on cymbals Brasso cleans brass well.
However most brass items aren't hammered and lathed. I found with that stuff, it would get right down into the grooves where it doesn't rinse out as well and it kinda hardens there.
Imagine hard tooth paste. The brasso I'm most familiar with is a paste whether in the metal tin or plastic bottle. Re: Brasso metal polish on cymbals Never seen any type of brasso except the liquid stuff - I've read somewhere that the stuff sold in the US is a different formula and some claim it is abrasive.
I've cleaned brilliant finish B20 cymbals with UK formula? I normally clean a small area at a time then buff off the black gunk pretty quickly. If you leave it too long before buffing - like Kaygee just said - it will harden and be difficult to get out of the grooves. Posts Re: Brasso metal polish on cymbals I've used brasso in the US for many many years with no trouble.
It has been kind of hard to buff it off on really dingy cymbals though. I've had real good luck with the stuff. Re: Brasso metal polish on cymbals Forget all the hard labor and messy cleanup. Go with Bar Keepers Friend. Widely available usually in the same isle as Ajax and other kitchen cleaners , very cheap, and cleans naked B20 bronze to new condition.
It's in a powder form. Notice that I specified "naked B20 bronze. So when you polish a B8 cymbal, you are really polishing paint - just like on your car. That's why the cleaners recommended for Paiste and other B8 styles is more akin to car polish than anything else. Re: Brasso metal polish on cymbals If you can find it, a bottle of Mr. Metal metal polish works very well and is really easy to use. This will help keep your cymbals looking shiny and new for much longer, reducing the need for deep cleans as often.
I cringe every time someone picks up one of my cymbals with their greasy mitts, leaving fingerprints all over the edge. You should hold the cymbal with two hands, gently squeezing both sides between your palms or fingertips. The cymbal should swing freely when struck, allowing it to vibrate and sing in all its glory.
If you tighten the cymbal until it barely moves, this causes a lot of stress on the metal when struck, making it very easy to form cracks. It also chokes the cymbal, making it sound dull with shorter sustain. So there you have it, everything you need to know about keeping those cymbals nice and squeaky clean! Check out some of these other helpful guides from this music insider. Got a question? Leave a comment! YMI provides you with expert musicians to answer your questions and reveal their insider secrets.
Home Learn About Contact. Published By Russell Keeble. Last Updated On July 27, And Much More! Wiping them down after each use so they never lose their beautiful glassy finish. What's In This Guide? How Do I Clean Cymbals? Final Thoughts On Cleaning Cymbals.
The key is to make sure the cymbal cleaner is ok to use on your type of cymbals. Which you simply spray on, leave for a while, then wipe off. Bucket of soapy water Use a very gentle soap, gentle washing up liquid is ideal.
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