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Tape residue on Cymbals

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I picked up a 20" ride old Zildjian, and there are millions of stick marks and tape residue all over this thing! I don't ever clean my cymbals, but this has to have something, it is near to the point that I don't even want to play it, it looks so bad!

Any suggestions on what I can use to get the tape off? stick marks I can put up with, but tape marks on top and bottom...sorry.

Thanks in advance,

Kevin

1961 Ludwig Super Classic 22,13,16,18, WFL BR Snare WMP
1951-52 Slingerland Radio King Krupa Outfit 24,13,16 Champagne Sparkle
1960s/70s Polaris MIJ 20,12,16 Red Sparkle
2005 Gretsch Catalina Club WMP First Run
2008 Pearl Masters MCX 20,10,12,14f,16f & 14 Diamond Glitter
1999 Yamaha Stage Custom 22,10,12,14r,16f. Marina Green

...& many more...
Posted on 16 years ago
#1
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Goo Gone or WD-40

Posted on 16 years ago
#2
Posts: 520 Threads: 167

This will work, even when the residue has been on there for years?

If so, I will try it.

Kevin

1961 Ludwig Super Classic 22,13,16,18, WFL BR Snare WMP
1951-52 Slingerland Radio King Krupa Outfit 24,13,16 Champagne Sparkle
1960s/70s Polaris MIJ 20,12,16 Red Sparkle
2005 Gretsch Catalina Club WMP First Run
2008 Pearl Masters MCX 20,10,12,14f,16f & 14 Diamond Glitter
1999 Yamaha Stage Custom 22,10,12,14r,16f. Marina Green

...& many more...
Posted on 16 years ago
#3
Posts: 1460 Threads: 87

Yes. Cleanest way is to wet a paper towel with the stuff and leave it lay on the spot or a while, rather than just spray it. Less evaporation.

Posted on 16 years ago
#4
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Lighter fluid will also work well.

Posted on 16 years ago
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