Those don't look like oxidation spots to me----due to the orange tinge around the circumference. Is it possible that there was some organic matter of some kind got on the cymbal and then humidity in the bag promoted a growth of some mould culture? Should cause no longstanding effect and be cleanable.

I don't have a lot of exp living with B-8 cymbals,but I have a few similar green spots on my B-20 cymbals,and I don't drink or eat behind a kit,I think it is oxidation from sweat on my cymbals.

Maybe paiste B-8 oxidize orange like that.

I am sure someone who knows more than I will have better answer.

I don't know how to get rid of the oxidation if that is what it is

Paiste cymbals have a "special protective solution " to protect from oxidation. I don't know exactly when they started doing this, or what the finish material is, but you might want to look into this before doing anything that enlarges the spots. (looks like your cymbal may have Pina Colada syndrome).

I wouldn't be too worried. Paiste sell cymbal cleaner and another product to replace the protective coating if it has worn off. I've used their cymbal cleaner but not the blue Protector.

http://www.paiste.com/e/prod_accessories.php?menuid=69

thank you all for the fantastic replies. i guess a cleaning is in order for this one. i do have the orange bottle paiste cleaner, but was avoiding cleaning this one. i will post pics when its done. cross your fingers!

this is so worrysome to me cause i take great care of my cymbals, even wiping them down after every gig, etc.

pina colada syndrome? lol

Something got in your bag, man.......

Looks like Bass player aftershave.. to me.. look for another bass player..

Cheers

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