It works. I prefer other stuff.

It is one cleaner that many people already have and in that case I would use it if it is available.

I remember my grandma always had an old can in the utility closet!

David

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Hello,

Thank you for your reply.

Brasso was used on my cymbals now for nearly 40 years and when clean (I haven't done it for a while) they look mint.

I can remember many years ago using Brasso on my old A Zildjians, and while yes, they'll look nice, the things I didn't like about Brasso, was getting Black Film off on the polishing towels literally for forever, and mucho rubbing, and rubbing.

I then tried on the advice of my old drum teacher, Bar Keeper's Friend. A lot easier on the arms, just wet the Cymbal, sprinkle on some Bar Keeper's Friend, use a relatively soft bristle brush, and lightly scrub in the direction of the lathing grooves on both sides. Rinse, wipe dry, and that's it. No nasty black stuff after, and they look like fresh from the factory. Mark

Do they still do the finer version Silvo in the U.S.? It's certainly widely available in Europe and much less abrasive for chrome and not at all bad on cymbals for a less brutal approach.