How to Clean Cymbals With Brasso

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get a bottle of liquid Brasso (not the impregnated wadding)

   You can find them at your local hardware store.
   
   Get a few clean, fresh rags.
   
   You might need more depending on how dirty your cymbal is, as the rags will be pick up varying amounts of sludge from the cymbals, and the grooves.
   
   You should keep one or two rags for drying the cymbal(s), or you can simply use any dry spots on your wiping rag to do the trick.
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   Step 2: which should cost around $3-$5.

   , Buff with the rag in circular motions.
   
   You can continue to apply to the bow of the cymbal, and work your way to the edge, or work your way into the bell, depending on what area you started on.
   
   You will start to see a black/brown/green/dark blue sludge on the cymbals, and your rag, which means you are thoroughly cleaning the dirt out of the grooves, and the cymbal itself.
   
   Replace your rag if necessary. , You will start to notice that your cymbals are starting to shine, and by the time you are done, there will be a noticeable difference. , Although the first coat will clean it, and make it shine, a second might be needed to achieve the full cleanliness. ,
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   Step 3: Once you have acquired the materials

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   Step 4: you will want to take your cymbals and strip them of any hardware

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   Step 5: such as straps if they are marching band cymbals

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   Step 6: or the clutch off of a top Hi-hat

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   Step 7: or sizzles if it is a Sizzle cymbal

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   Step 8: so that they don't get in the way of the cleaning process.

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   Step 9: Now that you have prepped your cymbals for cleaning

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    Step 10: apply some Brasso in the shape of a ring starting at the bell of the cymbal

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    Step 11: or near the edge of the cymbal if you would prefer to start there.

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    Step 12: Once you are done cleaning the cymbals

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    Step 13: use a fresh rag to dry the cymbals

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    Step 14: and wipe off any excess residue remaining.

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    Step 15: Repeat if necessary.

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    Step 16: Repeat these steps on the underside of the cymbals.

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