Looking at the Vintage cymbal guide, I saw that they posted a flyer from Zildjian where they mentioned how to clean Zildjian cymbals. I was surprised to see that they listed using Comet, Copper Bright, Samae, or any popular brass or copper household cleanser. Here's the link:
http://www.vintagecymbalguide.com/images/literature/zildjian/zildjian_repair_flyer-1.jpg
I know they weren't talking about cleaning vintage cymbals, but I did find it strange/funny that they were so vauge in what to use.
Wow.... bad advice no matter the source..... weird.
Yes I remember back in the late 60's reading a Zildjian blurb in Down Beat about cleaning cymbals.They said to make a paste from common cleanser and gently move it thru the lathing.Call me nuts but I've been doing that very thing for 42 years now.I'm still playing my ' 68 20 inch ride and others from those days.No you don't grind them with vulcanic pumis,just get the stick chunks out.Go easy.
holly all that is just crazy talk im surprised that they encourage the use of 320 grit sand paper for a brilliant finish lol i agree real real bad advice.
The nw cymbals have a coating on them and you can't use cleansers like that. Bar keepers fiend is the one I use on my vintage cymbals. I only clean them about every 10 -15 years.
I've seen some of the casualties of household cleaners being used on cymbals...it's not pretty! Whenever I get an old Zildjian or Paiste covered in red or brown splotches and swipe marks I wonder what chemical was used on it.
-Bill
Kevins,not that weird...........you ruin the cymbal if you use that info, then,you need to buy more cymbals.......what does Zildjian sell? More cymbals!Cooked Egg
There you go thinking like an executive again....LOL
I think Drumaholic last year said something to the effect of Zildjian referring to cymbals as "units" in response to a question he had asked them.
