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    I don't have a lot to do today so I thought I would go into my drum room and clean my gretsch drums. They haven't been cleaned since the talent show. Going to use my air can to blow off the dust and then just wipe them down with a microfiber rag. Maybe use glass cleaner for the hoops. Can't wait until the middle of June that's when I will find out if I get invited to the finals in Reno,Nv at the arts festival. That will be fun. Any other advice on keeping my drums clean?

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    Gregg

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    db60, I'd skip the air can. All that will do is put any dust into the air, where it can settle back on your drums when you're all done.

    Aside from that, any thoughts involve how much you want to detail your kit. Dusting with a microfiber cloth is great. You could also clean and polish all your hoops as well. That will will keep them looking nice, and protect them as well. If you want to get serious, you could take all the hardware off the shells, and clean and polish them, too. At the very least, if you clean the hoops, then get the heads off and check all the lug bolts for tightness. You don't want to crank on them, but make sure none are loose. When all that's done, don't forget your hardware, including a little lubrication for the bass pedal.

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    Pledge wipes is really all you need, then go over lightly with a dry micro fiber cloth. My kit is lacquer but pretty sure they would be good on wraps as well.
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    will you be taking your own drums to Reno if asked? I'd be a little concerned about that more than anything.
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    You should make sure you have some kind of moisture on your clothe when you wipe your kit, so that you don't scratch the shells. I use Mcquires detailing spray. The same stuff I use on my bikes.

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    Here is a pic. of my 5 pc. gretsch catalina maple drum kit after cleaning it.

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    You missed a bit!
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    Very nice!

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    Better let me clean em instead. Promise i'll give em right back!
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    Nice kit!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sticks4drums View Post
    You should make sure you have some kind of moisture on your clothe when you wipe your kit, so that you don't scratch the shells. I use Mcquires detailing spray. The same stuff I use on my bikes.
    Does it work on the chrome too?

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    Here is a pic. of my 5 pc. gretsch catalina maple drum kit after cleaning it.

    Looks great...........I'm going to have to bribe my kids soon............mine are getting pretty dusty

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    Quote Originally Posted by drummerboy60 View Post
    I don't have a lot to do today so I thought I would go into my drum room and clean my gretsch drums. They haven't been cleaned since the talent show. Going to use my air can to blow off the dust and then just wipe them down with a microfiber rag. Maybe use glass cleaner for the hoops. Can't wait until the middle of June that's when I will find out if I get invited to the finals in Reno,Nv at the arts festival. That will be fun. Any other advice on keeping my drums clean?

    Keep drumming

    Gregg
    Hey Gregg , I have a Gretsch Renown kit . Graphite Sparkle , all I use is Windex !!!

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    Careful using glass cleaners you guys. Ammonia does not get along with drums.
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    I use a swiffer duster to dust the shells and a soft cloth to polish the chrome. I do this every day. Takes like two minutes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Zeta View Post
    Careful using glass cleaners you guys. Ammonia does not get along with drums.
    I only clean my drums 2x a month . Never had a problem with Windex .

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