Is it safe to use Brasso on cymbals?

Is it safe to use Brasso on cymbals?

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. Be prepared to require more bottles of Brasso.

Can you clean cymbals with metal polish?

IMPORTANT: Only use cymbal polish on brilliant finish 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.

What’s the best cleaner for cymbals?

Our Pick – The 5 Best Cymbal Cleaners

1. Groove Juice Percussion Cleaning (GJCC) Effective spray-on cymbal cleaner.
2. Zildjian Company | Brilliant Cymbal Polish (P1300) Editor’s Choice – Popular and very effective.
3. Buckaroo Cymbal Cleaner. Rub-on application – great for very dirty cymbals.
4. Music Nomad MN110.
5. Sabian Cymbal Cleaner.

Can you use car polish on cymbals?

You can wax your cymbals just like car, by the way. Get them nice and clean, and lay on a coat of automotive wax, buffed to a nice shine. Helps keep fingerprints off them too. And for those that are afraid it will affect the sound, try it.

How do you clean Brasso cymbals?

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.

Can you use car wax on drums?

I’ve used Novus and car wax. Both gave great results. No residue problems as long as you wipe them down good to get all the wax off of the shell.

How does Brasso work?

Brasso works by dissolution and abrasion, forming ammonia complexes with the tarnishing material, which its abrasive additive then removes easier than it would the pure tarnish. A water soluble oil then fills in the micro scratches to prevent them from immediately beginning to oxidize.

How to use Brasso metal polish on cymbals?

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.

Can you use soap and water to clean a cymbal?

This can be avoided substituting Brasso with soap and water to clean areas of the cymbal with logos. You may need to apply a couple of layers/coats to each cymbal, and then repeat on the other side, so you may end up using much of your Brasso on one cymbal. Be prepared to require more bottles of Brasso.

What’s the best way to buff a cymbal?

Buff with the rag in circular motions. You can continue to apply to the bow of the cymbal, and work your way to the edge, or work your way into the bell, depending on what area you started on.

Is it OK to use Groove Juice on cymbals?

The groove juice is fine as are most cymbal companies cleaners. Again…..the American formula Brasso works just fine for cymbals, I’ve used it many, many times. It DOES NOT damage cymbals whatsoever. That said, I have no experience with the British formula Brasso, which I assume you were inquiring about. That’s a negative. Looks great for a week.