Yup.....I did. And everything else I used to clean cymbals with - Flitz, Nevr-Dul, Groove Juice. To expensive and too slow! I actually cleaned all my cymbals again today and it took me ten minutes! They look (and sound) great! =) Thanks!
Just did my 14" Zildjian New Beat hats and Sabian B8 20" Ride (which I prefer over my 22" Zildjian A Ping Ride...go figure) and worked like a charm...thank you! Now when carpal tunnel calms down a little will finish rest of them. That is how I found your video, looking for an easier way to clean them and hands definitely not hurting as much as they normally would.
Totally works👍🏼 Did it last night on a used Sabian China I bought off Craigslist yesterday. Got BKF at Dollar General for $1.75. Used a NEW Sharpie over logo after & all is well. Sabian has stencil logo kits that tape onto cymbals & a marker to redo logo. I'll get that also to keep them fresh. So happy- THANX
100* is nothing really.....it's when it get to be above 105* and the humidity creeps in. Then it takes the wind right out of your sails. I have a small fan that I use - and I keep a towel right next to me to dry the sweat off my head and keep it from getting in my eyes. Cheers Joe!
I bought this stuff a few days ago and it did a nice job on my ride cymbal. I also used it on my stainless steel appliances, sink, etc..It's great. Thanks.
I had originally bought BKF to clean my glass stove top years ago. As I was using it, I tried it on an old cymbal and was thrilled. I do recommend that you rinse your cymbals very well and dry them before you store them in a road case/cymbal case. I failed to do this and there was a light white film all over a few of them when I took them out. I tried to use windex to remove it (In a rush at a gig) and it wouldn't remove the film. Re cleaned them really quick the next day and dried them well before I put them back in their case.......no problems!
For EVERY SINGLE PERSON asking about logos here is THE definitive answer: ALL cymbal cleaners WILL remove your logos. Yep. I have used the "official" products for years. On Zildjians, I used Zildjian Cymbal Polish. On Sabians I used Sabian Safe And Sound. On Meinls I used Meinl Cymbal Polish. On Paistes I used Paiste Cymbal Cleaner. And with every single one of those products, the logos have sloooooowly started to fade away. With every single cleaning, a little bit more of the logo is gone. Now, the Paiste is by far and away the mildest cleaner. Yet still, after a couple of cleanings, the logo is compromised and starts to slowly be eaten away with each consecutive cleaning. So...what's the bottom line? Do you want clean and shiny cymbals? Then clean them. BUT...be prepared to say goodbye to your logos. After all, it's only ink/paint stenciled onto a bronze surface. It is going to come off eventually, even if you don't clean them. I bought a vintage Sabian off a local seller on Craigslist recently. A nice Sabian ride...a 1986 HH 'Big Bell' Ride in brilliant finish. I asked the owner if it had ever been cleaned and he told me no. Not even once. And the logo? Gone. History. Vanished. The logo long since worn away BY BEING PLAYED.
MeTuLHeD The artist in me says keep going over it with a sharpie honestly. That's probably not for everybody but to someone with a steady hand and a good eye seems feasible.
I bought some today at Home Depot. $2 w/ tax. Works fantastic. There is no reason to buy expensive cymbal cleaner. BTW it definitely will take the inked logos off, especially on brilliant Zildjians, even if you go very lightly. Bright shiny cymbals are a personal issue. If you don't have real grime it isn't going to make much difference. Some of the sweetest cymbals I ever heard had a heavy patina.
I ment it as a joke because the concrete hit the edges a lot, but im sure you still use them, lol I loved this video and keep it up!! +1 sub +1 like!! =)
Also im a beginner drummer, for cristmas im getting some zbt cymbals, and this video is ganna help me clean them so I want to thank you! If you have any tips for being a drummer please share them with me because I love talking to experienced drummers like you!!
TheJagzy What everyone needs to understand is that my equipment isn't treated like living room furniture. (or more likely bedroom furniture for most of these commenters). I do take good care of it, but it's road worn. 250 gigs a year will do that. I'm not worried in the least about setting my cymbals on my driveway while I clean them. Hasn't effected them and there's no scratches on them. I can also guarantee that I have more money invested in custom road cases for my drums, cymbals and related gear than most here have in drums or music equipment. Road Cases alone are insured for over 4 grand.
+victor bagatella robledo Fantastic....Bar Keeprs Friend doesn't leave a residue. However, I do recommend as with any cymbal cleaner, that you makes sure your cymbals are completely dry and buffed/polished before you store them in a travel case. I gig anywhere from 3/5 nights per week, many gigs are outside in the desert where the air is a bit dusty. I'm also surrounded by stage effect fog/haze most of the time- which attracts dust and dirt. This is one of the reasons I appreciate BKF - because I clean my simples OFTEN.....but with BKF - it's quick and inexpensive. Cheers Victor - Gracias!
+Jason Hernandez Not as easily as other cleaners do. I've seen some actually dissolve the ink. Just be careful to not scrub the area of the logo and you'll be fine. Thanks for watching!
+Jason Hernandez if you put the stuff around the logo but not on it and as you are wiping it off avoid wiping over the logo then it wont do anything to the logo at all. you can use wd-40 on/around the logo and it will keep the logo looking fresh without wearing it off at all (at least I haven't ever had it take a logo off).
Thanks. Hey.....cymbal cleaner isn't cheap, worst of all....I don't think it works as well as it should for the price. I used to use FLITZ and NEVERDUL, but it took a long time to polish up a set of cymbals. BKF takes 10 minutes!
Yup.....I did. And everything else I used to clean cymbals with - Flitz, Nevr-Dul, Groove Juice. To expensive and too slow! I actually cleaned all my cymbals again today and it took me ten minutes! They look (and sound) great! =) Thanks!
Just did my 14" Zildjian New Beat hats and Sabian B8 20" Ride (which I prefer over my 22" Zildjian A Ping Ride...go figure) and worked like a charm...thank you! Now when carpal tunnel calms down a little will finish rest of them. That is how I found your video, looking for an easier way to clean them and hands definitely not hurting as much as they normally would.
Glad to hear!
Bought this today at Home Depot, can't wait to try it! Thanks for the video, you make it look easy.
How did it work out for you?
Totally works👍🏼 Did it last night on a used Sabian China I bought off Craigslist yesterday. Got BKF at Dollar General for $1.75. Used a NEW Sharpie over logo after & all is well. Sabian has stencil logo kits that tape onto cymbals & a marker to redo logo. I'll get that also to keep them fresh. So happy- THANX
Glad it worked out for you! BKF works on many other things too! It's great stuff!
Great video and idea. I'm going to try this. Thanks for taking the time to share this with everyone.
+mark szeghy Thanks. The idea/process seems to have caught on.....works well. I'm also finding BKF everywhere in stores now too.
Nice cleanup. I can't imagine playing outside in 100 degrees. You must have a nice big fan.
100* is nothing really.....it's when it get to be above 105* and the humidity creeps in. Then it takes the wind right out of your sails. I have a small fan that I use - and I keep a towel right next to me to dry the sweat off my head and keep it from getting in my eyes. Cheers Joe!
I bought this stuff a few days ago and it did a nice job on my ride cymbal. I also used it on my stainless steel appliances, sink, etc..It's great. Thanks.
I had originally bought BKF to clean my glass stove top years ago. As I was using it, I tried it on an old cymbal and was thrilled. I do recommend that you rinse your cymbals very well and dry them before you store them in a road case/cymbal case. I failed to do this and there was a light white film all over a few of them when I took them out. I tried to use windex to remove it (In a rush at a gig) and it wouldn't remove the film. Re cleaned them really quick the next day and dried them well before I put them back in their case.......no problems!
For EVERY SINGLE PERSON asking about logos here is THE definitive answer: ALL cymbal cleaners WILL remove your logos. Yep. I have used the "official" products for years. On Zildjians, I used Zildjian Cymbal Polish. On Sabians I used Sabian Safe And Sound. On Meinls I used Meinl Cymbal Polish. On Paistes I used Paiste Cymbal Cleaner. And with every single one of those products, the logos have sloooooowly started to fade away. With every single cleaning, a little bit more of the logo is gone. Now, the Paiste is by far and away the mildest cleaner. Yet still, after a couple of cleanings, the logo is compromised and starts to slowly be eaten away with each consecutive cleaning.
So...what's the bottom line? Do you want clean and shiny cymbals? Then clean them. BUT...be prepared to say goodbye to your logos. After all, it's only ink/paint stenciled onto a bronze surface. It is going to come off eventually, even if you don't clean them. I bought a vintage Sabian off a local seller on Craigslist recently. A nice Sabian ride...a 1986 HH 'Big Bell' Ride in brilliant finish. I asked the owner if it had ever been cleaned and he told me no. Not even once. And the logo? Gone. History. Vanished. The logo long since worn away BY BEING PLAYED.
MeTuLHeD The artist in me says keep going over it with a sharpie honestly. That's probably not for everybody but to someone with a steady hand and a good eye seems feasible.
Tried the spray, not bad, but I think the powder will work better.
I bought some today at Home Depot. $2 w/ tax. Works fantastic. There is no reason to buy expensive cymbal cleaner. BTW it definitely will take the inked logos off, especially on brilliant Zildjians, even if you go very lightly. Bright shiny cymbals are a personal issue. If you don't have real grime it isn't going to make much difference. Some of the sweetest cymbals I ever heard had a heavy patina.
It will remove logos if you aren't careful....but, most cleaners would too. I haven't tried the spray/liguid BKF.....will do so soon.
RIP edges of cymbal 2:54
These cymbals are older than you, and I still use these cymbals today - no problems.
I ment it as a joke because the concrete hit the edges a lot, but im sure you still use them, lol I loved this video and keep it up!! +1 sub +1 like!! =)
Also im a beginner drummer, for cristmas im getting some zbt cymbals, and this video is ganna help me clean them so I want to thank you! If you have any tips for being a drummer please share them with me because I love talking to experienced drummers like you!!
Feel free to email me any questions you have. I'm always here to help and share!
4:15 Nice wash..Pun.
I would scratch my cymbals if i was doing that on concrete,they must have little niks in them now from the concrete.
Love the video though.
TheJagzy What everyone needs to understand is that my equipment isn't treated like living room furniture. (or more likely bedroom furniture for most of these commenters). I do take good care of it, but it's road worn. 250 gigs a year will do that. I'm not worried in the least about setting my cymbals on my driveway while I clean them. Hasn't effected them and there's no scratches on them. I can also guarantee that I have more money invested in custom road cases for my drums, cymbals and related gear than most here have in drums or music equipment. Road Cases alone are insured for over 4 grand.
+YELLOWTOAD Nicely put.
BKF comes in liquid and spray form now too...
Haven't tried it yet but will soon! Cheers!
y como quedo despues de unas 2 semanas ?? whats the result's after 2 weeks?
+victor bagatella robledo Fantastic....Bar Keeprs Friend doesn't leave a residue. However, I do recommend as with any cymbal cleaner, that you makes sure your cymbals are completely dry and buffed/polished before you store them in a travel case. I gig anywhere from 3/5 nights per week, many gigs are outside in the desert where the air is a bit dusty. I'm also surrounded by stage effect fog/haze most of the time- which attracts dust and dirt. This is one of the reasons I appreciate BKF - because I clean my simples OFTEN.....but with BKF - it's quick and inexpensive. Cheers Victor - Gracias!
what kind of Paiste ride is that?
It's an old PAISTE 502 Brass Ride. Not my favorite....but I like it a lot. So much that I bought a second one.
does it take off logos?
+Jason Hernandez Not as easily as other cleaners do. I've seen some actually dissolve the ink. Just be careful to not scrub the area of the logo and you'll be fine. Thanks for watching!
+YELLOWTOAD thanks for telling me.
+Jason Hernandez if you put the stuff around the logo but not on it and as you are wiping it off avoid wiping over the logo then it wont do anything to the logo at all. you can use wd-40 on/around the logo and it will keep the logo looking fresh without wearing it off at all (at least I haven't ever had it take a logo off).
What paiste is that?
Jurmu Cheap 502. I like it's clean sound though.
Great a video, great job. 'Nuff said, no reason to try anything else and for goodness sake, don't use anything abrasive.
Thanks. Hey.....cymbal cleaner isn't cheap, worst of all....I don't think it works as well as it should for the price. I used to use FLITZ and NEVERDUL, but it took a long time to polish up a set of cymbals. BKF takes 10 minutes!