Cymbal Trouble.

[Nik276]

Hi everyone,
Whenever I clean my cymbals with the Zildjian Cymbal Polish it get really shiny and everything but after a few days it starts rusting/oxidizing. Does anyone know how to fix this problem?

[ThePloughman]

Hi everyone,
Whenever I clean my cymbals with the Zildjian Cymbal Polish it get really shiny and everything but after a few days it starts rusting/oxidizing. Does anyone know how to fix this problem?

What cymbals?

[Nik276]

What cymbals?

Zildjian ZBTs.

[luddy71]

Zildjian ZBTs.

i use Barkeeper's Friend on mine. it works, but it takes a lot of elbow grease and it will take the logo's off the cymbal.

i am considering Groove Juice or something stronger, because mine do not stay nice looking very long either.

[Little Roober]

I heard you can use a cleaner, then use a polish over it and the shine will last longer.

[luddy71]

I heard you can use a cleaner, then use a polish over it and the shine will last longer.

yea, i plan on cleaning really good w/ groove juice or something then putting some Z polish on it...last time i cleaned them, i was outta polish. actually i still. the local music store is awful...they have hardly anything for drummers. the GC is about an hour-and-a half drive so i don't get there too often. usually i buy accessories online, actually.

[pastor_bob]

Don't use Groove Juice on the lower end cymbals. The bottle says it's a no no.

[Nik276]

Don't use Groove Juice on the lower end cymbals. The bottle says it's a no no.

Yeah, I know. I was going to get a bottle of that stuff but luckily I asked you guys first and someone told me it damages the cymbals.

[totti]

How bout Brasso ??

[backtodrum]

I don't htik Brasso is for sheet bronze either!

[Dawgkikker]

I use Brasso on my AAX's and my A custom ride. The guy at the drum shop said NEVER use Brasso. I bought some Sabian cleaner and used it but it seems to leave residue on it no matter how hard you rub. Also it will not take off stick marks left by the nylons whereas Brasso does.

[bassist learning drums]

Just let em get all grungy. I will never polish my ZBT's. When I get some higher end cymbals, I may consider the polish, but until then...........

[justinmill14]

what have u been using nik?

[Nik276]

what have u been using nik?

I've been using Zildjian Cymbal polish on my ZBTs.

[justinmill14]

nevermind u said that at the beggining sorry, thats wierd, im pretty sure thats the same stuff i use on my ZBTs but they do fine

[backtodrum]

Clean them with what you have been cleaning them with to make them shiny and then put a coat of automotive carnuba wax after the Polish and that will help them keep from re-tarnishing so quickly. If you live in a humid environment or have swamp cooling in your home it will promote the problem you are trying to solve and you will have to re-polish more often.

[justinmill14]

another thing, if u clean them with the cymbol cleaner, make sure that u wipe it all off after ur done, that might be the problem

[Nik276]

Clean them with what you have been cleaning them with to make them shiny and then put a coat of automotive carnuba wax after the Polish and that will help them keep from re-tarnishing so quickly. If you live in a humid environment or have swamp cooling in your home it will promote the problem you are trying to solve and you will have to re-polish more often.

Automotive wax, that works? Does any automotive wax work?

[RoadieJr78]

Since when do people "clean" cymbals?

[backtodrum]

Automotive wax, that works? Does any automotive wax work?

Probably as long as it is a quality type.

[Little Roober]

Automotive wax, that works? Does any automotive wax work?

Probably as long as it is a quality type.

Yes, It does. That's what I meant by "polish". Sorry I wasn't clear...at all.

[justinmill14]

Since when do people "clean" cymbals?

you've never cleaned ur cymbals?

[cadesonT14]

I still have my ZBT's and i have never polished them once. I don't think it's that big of a deal until you have higher end cymbals. I think most polishes are made for higher end cymbals too. But like I said i have never polished mine.

[justinmill14]

I still have my ZBT's and i have never polished them once. I don't think it's that big of a deal until you have higher end cymbals. I think most polishes are made for higher end cymbals too. But like I said i have never polished mine.

that is a good point, i just realize that ive never cleaned my Zbts either, just my A Customs, silly me!

[jjc44]

i dont think i'll ever clean my cymbals