Can I use Brasso to clean cymbals?

Table of Contents

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.

What is the best thing to use to clean cymbals?

If you decide to clean your cymbals, you can do it with a basic cleaning method by using water and detergent, or even with some household items such as toothpaste, lemon, vinegar, or even ketchup. You can give your equipment a deep polishing with cymbal cleaner, but it should be used only on brilliant finish cymbals.

Can you use metal polish on cymbals?

Using a household metal cleaner may damage or discolor your cymbal and is not recommended. The general rule of thumb is to apply cymbal cleaner to a microfiber cloth and apply it along the grooves of the cymbal.

How do you use Brasso?

To use Brasso Metal Polish Wadding remove the wadding and apply evenly to the desired metal surface in small circular motions. Once evenly applied leave for a few minutes before buffing with a dry cloth.

How do you clean old cymbals?

Wipe your cymbals frequently with a soft, dry cloth, and after each practice session or performance. Remove dirt and spills immediately. Clean your cymbals more often with just warm water and soap. If you have to use a cleaner, use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner.

How do you shine up cymbals?

How to Clean Your Cymbals without Damaging Them: The Complete 10 Step Guide

Step 1: Remove the Cymbal.
Step 2: Put on Gloves.
Step 3: Use a Microfiber Cloth to Wipe.
Step 4: Let Them Soak!
Step 5: Scrub the Surfaces.
Step 6: Remove from the Soap Bath.
Step 7: Towel Dry.
Step 8: Use a Cymbal Polish.

Can you use car polish on cymbals?

I’ve used car polish on brilliant finish B20 cymbals. The stuff I used (regular turtle wax auto polish) doesn’t actually clean the cymbals but it will give a light protective coating of wax which helps protect against moisture in the air.

Should you clean vintage cymbals?

If they are collecticble vintage cymbals, like Old turkish K’s you might want to consider not cleaning them at all. Cleaning patina off a great sounding vintage cymbal will most likely alter the sound and could decrease its value if you’re planning to resell.

Can you use Brasso to clean cymbals with logos?

Although it will really make your cymbal shine, Brasso was not made for the specific cleansing of cymbals, so it will take the logos off of your cymbals. This can be avoided substituting Brasso with soap and water to clean areas of the cymbal with logos. In the UK, you might encounter a Brasso product called GadgetCare.

How do I Clean my cymbals?

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.

Can you use Brasso to clean brass?

With Brasso, you can remove dirt, tarnish and grease buildup. You can use Brasso on copper, stainless steel, chrome, aluminum, pewter and, of course, brass. It comes in a liquid form and is not corrosive, making it both simple and safe to use.

Do you care if a cymbal is abrasive?

And I really don’t care if it is abrasive and removes those ink labels, I prefer that it does actually. IMO a cymbal is no place for advertising.