Cymbal Cleaning Video with Bar Keepers Friend

Fantastic results for cleaning cymbals in one-tenth the time and for one-tenth the cost!

[yellowtoad]

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!

[DidYouReadEULA]

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.

[robertmackenzie]

Bought this today at Home Depot, can't wait to try it! Thanks for the video, you make it look easy.

[stephani]

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

[markszeghy]

Great video and idea. I'm going to try this. Thanks for taking the time to share this with everyone.

[JoeNocella]

Nice cleanup. I can't imagine playing outside in 100 degrees. You must have a nice big fan.

[MeTuLHeD]

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 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.

[jmb]

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.

[robertmackenzie]

Tried the spray, not bad, but I think the powder will work better.

[monstermash]

BKF comes in liquid and spray form now too...

[bagatellasracing]

y como quedo despues de unas 2 semanas ?? whats the result's after 2 weeks?

[hawkrider]

Great a video, great job. 'Nuff said, no reason to try anything else and for goodness sake, don't use anything abrasive.