DRummers, best way to remove rust/oxidation from hardware?

rickster · Post by **rickster** » Wednesday Jun 10, 2009

Hey guys,
I bought a Pearl Rythym traveler and the hardware is in really bad shape.The lugs, tuners, stands,hoops, all of it.Some surface rust some pitting..some oxidation..Its a playable set but was wondering if anyone knows any miracle/secrets as far as cleaning it up?The only thing I can think of is fine steel wool?The shells are in good shape...
Oh ya...Ive never seen sooOO much duct tape on a drum set.. any tips on removing the residue?

Thanks in Advance.

onegunguitar · Post by **onegunguitar** » Wednesday Jun 10, 2009

rickster wrote:Hey guys,
I bought a Pearl Rythym traveler and the hardware is in really bad shape.The lugs, tuners, stands,hoops, all of it.Some surface rust some pitting..some oxidation..Its a playable set but was wondering if anyone knows any miracle/secrets as far as cleaning it up?The only thing I can think of is fine steel wool?The shells are in good shape...
Oh ya...Ive never seen sooOO much duct tape on a drum set.. any tips on removing the residue? Thanks in Advance.

Fine steel wool will clean up the rust without scratching and WD-40 should remove the residue from the duct tape.

rickster · Post by **rickster** » Thursday Jun 11, 2009

Thanks

BloodyFingers · Post by **BloodyFingers** » Thursday Jun 11, 2009

SOS pads with water will do a nice job to. Get some polish called blaster its does a great job on chrome.

slackin@dabass · Post by **slackin@dabass** » Thursday Jun 11, 2009

rickster wrote:The lugs, tuners, stands,hoops, all of it.

tuners?

rickster · Post by **rickster** » Thursday Jun 11, 2009

Hey, Im not a drummer......."Tension Rods" That Better?

lonewolf · Post by **lonewolf** » Thursday Jun 11, 2009

Any kind of steel wool will put some scratches on it.

You can get a 32oz jug of rust remover at Autozone for $8--it comes in a silver-gray jug. Take everything apart and dip the parts overnight and follow the directions.

If that doesn't get it all, you can also get some Turtle wax chrome polish with rust remover and clean them up with that. Use cotton balls to rub it out and then finish with a lint-free cloth.

After you get the rust off, take some wd40 and re-lube the springs & moving parts.

You can use rubbing alcohol to get duct tape residue off. Some drug stores carry 100% denatured alcohol and you have to sign for it. I'd try it on a small area to make sure that it doesn't hurt the finish.

todd17063 · Post by **todd17063** » Sunday Jun 14, 2009

Try Mother polish it might do the trick if you need some rick i can bring it on saturday

DirtySanchez · Post by **DirtySanchez** » Wednesday Jun 17, 2009

LOL @ not one drummer replying to this.

Ryan- you don't count, you play bass now. You've evolved.

4_the_pocket · Post by **4_the_pocket** » Wednesday Jun 17, 2009

DirtySanchez wrote:LOL @ not one drummer replying to this.

Ironic, huh.

This is a good article: http://www.westcoastdrums.com/clyodrkit.html

Do not use any abrasive material....it will scratch the chrome. Ive always used good ol' windex and elbow grease.

As far as the gunk from duct tape on the heads. Get new heads.

slackin@dabass · Post by **slackin@dabass** » Wednesday Jun 17, 2009

rickster wrote: Hey, Im not a drummer......."Tension Rods" That Better?

just bustin your chops, man!

sanchez:

Mandmeisterx · Post by **Mandmeisterx** » Wednesday Jun 17, 2009

DirtySanchez wrote:Ryan- you don't count, you play bass now. You've evolved.

I'll vouch for that

ROCKPAGE

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