How Do You Clean Chrome Drum Hardware?
Drum hardware can get rusted, tarnished, pitted and scratched if it is not maintained and polished regularly. The drum hardware includes the rims, lugs, cymbal stands, snare drum stand, tom stand, hi-hat stand, the pedal and the bass drum pedal. Drum hardware can be cleaned and restored. Remove the drum rims from the drum shell by using a drum key to unscrew the chrome lug casings and nuts. Remove the drumhead from out of the rim. It is best to take apart the drum so you won’t get cleaner on your drum shell finish or the heads. Clean each part separately. Take apart the cymbal stands to make cleaning easier. Use a soft toothbrush or cotton tipped swab to get in all the small crevices. Clean your chrome hardware with a baking soda and water paste. Mix one-quarter cup of baking soda with just enough water to make a paste. Spread the baking soda paste on the chrome drum hardware with a cloth or toothbrush. Use a damp cloth and completely remove the baking soda. Buff and polish the chrome
