I'm looking for a polish for b8 and b20. Something that won't be too harsh on the logos, but gives the best shine, and removes fingerprints and what not without a hassle.
*I didn't mean to use the pink face for the thread*
I'm looking for a polish for b8 and b20. Something that won't be too harsh on the logos, but gives the best shine, and removes fingerprints and what not without a hassle.
*I didn't mean to use the pink face for the thread*
Good luck with your search!
One thing to bear in mind is that most B8 cymbals have a clear coat of lacquer because exposed B8 tends to corrode much faster than B20.
Personally I believe ALL dedicated cymbal cleaning products are nothing more than diluted metal polish and they will all remove logos and gradually wear away the clear coat from B8 cymbals - not as fast as regular metal polish, but they aren't as effective at cleaning either, so its a case of swings and roundabouts.
I clean my cymbals frequently when they get stick marked or develop a ring of greasy fingerprints from choking - but generally I just wipe them down with a cloth moistened with regular dishwashing solution and dry carefully. I only have to resort to cymbal polish about once a year.
For B20 I will use ANY metal polish but clean carefully around the logos.
I have a couple of (inexpensive) B8 cymbals - these I wash with regular dishwashing solution and dry thoroughly - I don't use metal polish on them because it wears out the clear coat. I leave them on stands after wiping dry - and dry them again about half an hour after cleaning. If you miss any moisture they WILL develop light green spots very quickly. I clean my B8s more frequently than B20 cymbals - but it only takes a few minutes to wash them down.
I have several B20 cymbals that are logo free - I use Barkeeper's Friend on these - I take them outdoors, lay them on a paving slab, make a thin 'gruel' of BKF, paint in on with an old 2" paint brush, leave for a couple of minutes then rinse off with hot water. BKF will remove logos - if I were to use it on my few B20 cymbals that still have logos I would tape over them.
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Only Paiste cleaner and polish for me.
DW drums and Paiste cymbals.
This stuff works wonders on splash cymbals under 4".
-Brian
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^ if you buy the right kind.....your cymbals will get nice and warm.
(So I'm told).
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Another vote for Barkeeper's Friend. It can be found in just about any grocery store, is fairly cheap and it really shines up my cymbals nicely, just be gentle around the logos.
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Agree with above. Barkeeper's Friend and a sponge. Rinse thoroughly and dry completely.
"The problem with information on the Internet is that you can not validate it's authenticity. " -Abraham Lincoln
SILVERFOX DRUMSTICKS & SOULTONE CYMBALS Endorsing Artist.
Warm soapy water, follow by Elbow Grease.
Rinse well; then buff with soft polishing cloth.
Acoustic & Electronic:
Pearl Prestige World Series WLX 1988
Tama Swingstar 1983
Tama Superstar Hyper-Drive (Birch) 2007
Ludwig Acrolite Snare 1976
Ludwig Supraphonic 6.5x14" 2021
Pearl Sensitone Elite Aluminum 5.5" and 6.5" Snare
Pearl COB Custom Deluxe [Gladstone] (75-76) Snare
Love Drum Co. Hammered Steel 5.5" Snare
Roland TD-1KV
Paiste
Accent 8"
Paiste Signature:
6", 10" Splash
14" Dark Crisp Hi-Hats
14" Sound Edge Hi-Hats
16", 17", 18",19", 20" Full Crash
22" Symphonic Med-Heavy (use as a Ride)
Paiste Formula 602:
22" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Ride
Paiste 2oo2:
22" Ride
16" Crash
8",10" Splash
Paiste 2oo2 Big Beat:
15" Hi-Hats
19", 20", 21" Big Beat Multifunctional
Paiste Sound Formula:
16" Crash
20" Full Ride (Frankenstein)
Paiste Twenty:
16" China
Paiste Alpha (original Swiss made):
12" Splash
Paiste PST7:
Medium
16", 18" Crash
20" Ride
14" Hi-Hats
Sabian:
XS20 18" China
AA 14" Fusion Hi-Hats
NevrDull. It's cotton wadding soaked in metal cleaner. Non-abrasive and no water rinse off is necessary. Tear a small piece off and wipe down the cymbal until the black oily residue build up appears and wipe off with clean rag. Wipe around the logos. NevrDull will wipe them clean off if you're not careful.
Vinegar is a large component of Ketchup. Straight vinegar works well on cymbals. Most commercial vinegar is less than 5% acetic acid, so is easy and gentle to work with. The acid dissolves mineral build up on cymbal but easy on logos.
all the best...
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