I have problems with cymbals polishing

[gothviruz]

My jamming studio is using Paiste cymbals.
It's only 2 months old.
Just now, I applied Paiste Cymbal Cleaner, followed by Paiste Cymbal Protector. To my horror, my cymbals now have patches that looks like rust.
They are not rust but the colour looks like they are.

What happened actually and can this be reversed?

 

[weckl-x]

Which Paiste series do you have?

 

[jeepers]

From his website, the cymbals are Paiste 201s.

 

[gothviruz]

Ya, i'm using the 201 series. I dun dare to do anything else before getting any advice from bros here. Afraid more damages will be done.

 

[weckl-x]

I don't think it's 'damage'. What was the condition like before?

I'm surprised someone would clean the 201s.
I've a pair of signature hats that I haven't bothered to clean at all

Anyway.

Paiste 201s are made of B8 bronze, which has higher copper content compared to regular B20 bronze. Hence the red/brown patches of tarnish, which can appear pretty quickly once the protective layer is removed.

You may wanna try the process again, following Paiste's instructions carefully:

Cleaning with the Paiste Cymbal Cleaner & Protector

First lay the cymbal on a table covered with a smooth carpet or cloth surface.

Next wet the cymbal with water and also wet a cotton cloth with water.
Squirt a few drops of Paiste Cymbal Cleaner onto the cloth (not onto the cymbal directly) and make sure the cleaner is well watered-down.

With the cloth, gently wipe the cymbal in the direction of the lathing grooves until you see dirt being removed from the surface. Do not rub at all! As soon as you see dirt or grime on the rag, stop the cleaning process.

Rinse off the cymbal with a different wet cloth until the cleaner is completely removed. You can also rinse the cymbal directly under running luke warm water instead.

When the cleaner is completely removed, use a new dry cloth and gently wipe around the cymbal until it's completely dry. Again, never rub!

After completing the cleaning instructions, pour a small portion of Paiste Cymbal Protector on a clean dry cloth and gently wipe around the grooves of the cymbal. The protector serves as a temporary coating and prevents the bronze surface from oxidizing. Your newly cleaned and protected cymbals will be worth the effort!

Paiste: Support-> Usage & Care

 

[marcdadrummer]

after i read weckl-x's post about paiste cymbals turning red when the protective layer is removed, i never dared try to polish my Paiste DE hats... haha

well the analogy is quite easy to understand also... oxidisation occurs when the protective layer is covered and also due to the high copper content, the cymbal will turn red/oxidise... (thats what i heard about paistes).

 

[weckl-x]

I believe that's why paiste instructions clearly states not to rub, but to wipe gently, as the cleaner is formulated to gently remove dirt ON TOP of the protective layer. Rubbing hard will remove the layer prematurely, instead of it wearing out by itself over time. Then, it'll be time to use the paiste protector.

 

[gothviruz]

thanks for the advice guys.