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dinovalentino
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Posts: 26
Joined: 13 Sep 2006
Location: Wheeling, WV
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 Cymbal Cleaner
HI, guys. I am brand new to the board! 37 yrs old. Drummer in two bands, one is an 80s metal tribute called Tongue 'N Cheek. www.myspace.com/tonguencheek . The other is with my 12-yr-old daughter Alexa www.alexarocks.com . Anyway, I thought I'd start a thread asking for the BEST cymbal cleaner out there. I mean something that will make them SHINE! Home remedies are cool. OTC things are cool too. WHat have you guys found that REALLY works, without scrubbing for hours? Hope to BS with younz soon.
Dino!
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Wed Sep 13, 2006 9:21 pm |
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NWCrusher
drumming adept
Posts: 58
Joined: 04 Sep 2006
Location: Vancouver, Wa.
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On a brilliant finished cymbal I use Nano polish which I found at an auto parts store. I believe it's for rims, but works quick, and it takes to finger prints right off without dulling the finish.
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Wed Sep 13, 2006 9:59 pm |
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Rob the Drummer
session drummer
Posts: 631
Joined: 30 Aug 2006
Location: Good Old PA
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I like 'em dirty! For some reason, the older and dirtier my cymbals get, I think they sound better.
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Thu Sep 14, 2006 6:21 am |
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Tab
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Posts: 3
Joined: 13 Sep 2006
Location: Dallas, TX
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I use ketchup........ yea it might be messy, but it works great : )
spread evenly all over cymbal, and let sit for 3-5 minutes.....
scrub off,then buff out........... but be careful cause it will take your
labels on the cymbal off.
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Thu Sep 14, 2006 7:01 am |
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Bicycle Repair Man
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Posts: 7
Joined: 14 Sep 2006
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I've heard Cola works great, and works amazing on chrome hardware too.
But I use groove juice and crazy johns.
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Thu Sep 14, 2006 11:44 pm |
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Demented Drummer
drumming adept
Posts: 76
Joined: 08 Sep 2006
Location: lakeburn/dieppe NB
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Rob the Drummer wrote:I like 'em dirty! For some reason, the older and dirtier my cymbals get, I think they sound better.
I agree. I don`t clean/polish mine either. I`ve got patina in spots on some of my RUDEs and I love it.
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Fri Sep 15, 2006 4:08 am |
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Darrin64
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Posts: 16
Joined: 20 Sep 2006
Location: Oklahoma
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BarKeepers Friend ... best stuff ever.. just be careful and not rub too hard.. rinse off and just like new!! 
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Thu Sep 21, 2006 11:36 pm |
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CrdleoffilthXIII
beginner
Posts: 24
Joined: 23 Sep 2006
Location: Akron, Ohio USA
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I quit using cleaners because I was getting tired of it rubbing off the finish. I upgraded to my new cymbals about a month ago and I haven't cleaned them since and I don't plan on it.
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Sun Sep 24, 2006 2:04 pm |
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drummerboy_70
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Posts: 9
Joined: 20 Aug 2006
Location: Indiana
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Cymbal C leaner
Hands down...Groove Juice...It's the best and easiest to use.
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Sun Sep 24, 2006 2:11 pm |
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TheRhythmest
beginner
Posts: 19
Joined: 23 Sep 2006
Location: Chicago
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Hey saw tour request for cymbal cleaner.
I own paiste which have a mix of bronze copper and tin.
Zims cymbal cleaner if you can get it is the best but promark has the next best thing going if you can't find zims.
Be well drum on.
Grant
www.myspace.com/therhythmest [size=18
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Sun Sep 24, 2006 2:54 pm |
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ebriseno
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Posts: 1
Joined: 04 Sep 2006
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I've found that Zims works the best, I can't find anymore but I really liked the results.
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Sun Sep 24, 2006 8:21 pm |
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millsybaby
drumming adept
Posts: 55
Joined: 04 Sep 2006
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I've been told that Pledge or similar furniture polish works great, because it cleans off the stick marsk and other gunk but leaves a waxy coating so they stay cleaner for longer and the fingerprints arent as visible.
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Mon Sep 25, 2006 2:50 pm |
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wtr5150
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Posts: 2
Joined: 25 Sep 2006
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I have used Amway Metal cleaner for the last 20 years. I'm pretty sure it will remove any kind of clear coating though.
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Mon Sep 25, 2006 8:03 pm |
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Stoned Gerbil
beginner
Posts: 20
Joined: 06 Oct 2006
Location: Liphook, Hampshire, UK
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I use Pro Mark Groove Juice. My cymbals are all about 6 years old now but still look new! Be careful with the logos though as the first time I used it on them I nearly rubbed one off!
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Thu Oct 12, 2006 2:41 am |
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clatterdrums
drumming adept
Posts: 52
Joined: 06 Oct 2006
Location: missouri
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I used to use Buckaroo and got good results with it, but it is something you need to use in a well ventillated area. Now I use Paiste cleaner and get a nice shine. I have a botle of Slobeat Polish that is a powder and will take off the most stuck on crud, but it is mega abrasive so you have to be careful with it.
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