Someone ruined this cymbal with paint.

[@the.drum.thing.]

I totally over reacted with the Acetone there! But I know kids like to DIY to save money and while it's not toxic it's not great to be playing with in a bedroom for instance. With the amount that I was using I didn't want it to seem like a casual substance to play with. Also it strips logos right off cymbals which stinks if it's a rare collectable disk as it's usually the only way to know what it even is!

[@naskivik]

i sacrifice newborns everyday for breakfast

[@Drizzledrake2]

What about the airpod ripoffs

[@joshadams5602]

well, acetone is literally nail polish remover, so one would assume it can't be too terrible a chemical.

[@MultiDarkZen]

I use acetone to wash away my depression

[@TwinGrimm]

I probably shouldn't but I've been washing my hands with acetone

[@andrewxu3282]

Acetone is "harsh" but it's just a solvent, it won't adversely affect the brass as it doesn't actually react with it or most of whatever you're cleaning - it just dissolves it, and it can dissolve the paint but not the brass.

[@ChaosPootato]

Yeah it's a super powerful degreaser, it can lead to flash rust on iron stuff but brass should be fine (It does stink a lot though )

[@kiltymacbagpipe]

Cymbals are bronze, not brass.

[@Providence83]

I thought he was going to go right for the brake clean and when I saw the acetone bottle I just went "oh, yeah that'd probably do it too."

[@Dizrak]

Yet smells awful and quite toxic. Still worth it, unless isopropyl alcohol is allowed (it is a lot safer)

[@KingSvenDeluxe]

Toluene is where it's at for cleaning.

[@crazjtk]

If I had a go at guessing this poor painted cymbal's history, I'd say this was in the rotation at some middle school and the band director/pre-algebra teacher was getting pissed that the lights kept reflecting into their eyes while they were still hung over during Monday second-period rehearsals, so they took it to the facilities maintenance guy to solve the problem.

[@Cyyanss]

I buy this story 100%. Too accurate

[@ClarksonNo1]

Or, wouldn't suprise me if someone actually wanted the muted sound for something.

[@NobleKos]

@@ClarksonNo1 like how when foley artists make their sounds. im not familiar with the model, but it does have 2 holes in the edge of the rim, so it could have been hung up vertically for something.

[@ClarksonNo1]

@@NobleKos Yeh or just someone looking for a weird cymbal sound for a part of a track.

[@Ozhull]

I think it's way more likely that it was a metal band going for the blacked-out look

[@powerrulez8865]

I don't care about drums at all, it is just pleasant to watch/listen to this lad

[@htcdesirexkunert]

Same

[@johnmurcott1273]

he made me care about drums

[@vitcawolfbane]

Same. I could care less about drums or cars. But this nugget makes me care and he makes anything a joy to watch

[@johnmurcott1273]

@@vitcawolfbane I love cars though. And as an aussie myself seeing these aussie cars is great

[@vitcawolfbane]

@@johnmurcott1273 it's honestly cool seeing the difference between American cars and Aussie cars

[@AndrewBehm]

Really digging that groove at 1:18. Mate must’ve been a professional drummer at one point

[@skibur848]

He did it as a full time job for a long time before 2020. He also taught for a while

[@kaidotham]

r/woooosh

[@lepidelectric]

​@@HolyCobalt amen

[@HolyCobalt]

@@kaidotham how about you r/shut your gob

[@kaidotham]

@@HolyCobalt mmmmmm... nah :P

[@ddoskar]

I swear he can make a channel about anything and I will watch it, he is so entertaining to watch

[@vi.sage.]

it’s how he narrates tbh

[@kevinruston1558]

then you should check out his other channel about cars

[@ddoskar]

@@kevinruston1558 Already had but thanks

[@PixyEm]

If he makes a channel about ipods, early 2000s MP3 players and crappy earbuds, I'm going to shit

[@artasky6093]

It's the magic of Australia accent

[@katetanner28]

As a chemistry student who uses acetone for cleaning frequently, you're making me think I'm not being safe enough with it

[@ryanpenrod1859]

Nah people these days just think everything's poison. I use it all the time with no protection, just make sure you don't huff a big breath of it as it evaporates in about 10 seconds.

[@chasewilbur851]

You're fine, especially in a hood.

[@littlesnowflakepunk855]

i mean its just nailpolish remover. as long as your space is properly ventilated you'll be fine

[@NetAnon]

If you work in a fume hood or in a well ventilated area so the smell is not overwhelming you are fine.

[@marcyro]

Heheh. Biotech student here… I do the exact same. I have worked with acetone in a closed lab without a fume hood on lmao

[@atlantis8687]

as someone who did percussion in high school, ive seen so many good instruments ruined or damaged by people who don’t know what they are doing

[@Quandaledingle-ge6tc]

My high school got two grand worth of speakers and $600 hi hats stolen cause they sold some stuff to a random guy and sent him to the band closet with no supervision

[@Schnort]

​@@Quandaledingle-ge6tclmao

[@kloroformd]

As someone that does PVC extrusion for a living, acetone is great for finding every tiny cut on your hand. We go through a few gallons a month.

[@markm0000]

I strongly recommend wearing some gloves. That’s not good for your skin.

[@kloroformd]

​@@markm0000 I do when I can, which is anytime I'm not working while almost touching 360F hot steel. Well, I use gloves then too but nothing that can protect completely against liquid.

[@DVSProductions]

Wow, I did not expect the paint to make that much of a difference. But the painted sound was kida a vibe

[@bastienpabiot3678]

Maybe that's why it was painted in the first place, the owner chased a very specific vibe

[@crackedemerald4930]

@@bastienpabiot3678 they had to repaint it with different colors to get the perfect sound.

[@jansenart0]

I really liked it! It acted as a mute!

[@suskysulky]

Muffled the reverb and the sound was trashy which i love

[@jansenart0]

@@suskysulky I didn't want to say it sounded great for punk but goddamn it does.

[@Armegeothm]

It was almost breathtaking hearing that dark but also sparklingly commanding roar leap forth from the cymbal after the paint was gone - love orchestral cymbals, thrilled you managed to resurrect the old boy.

[@uhuhno6441]

Thrilled? Mkay 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@problemdude390]

@@uhuhno6441 Different people get excited about different things and interests, what's your problem?

[@Armegeothm]

@@uhuhno6441 potential drum stream shenanigans, but mostly orchestra nerd nostalgia

[@uhuhno6441]

@@problemdude390 I'm a pathetic asshole 🤷🏻‍♂️ And yes I am seeing someone for that shrug. Have a nice day, everyone

[@Kiroisawesome05]

I love the warm sharp tones and the earthy feel to the notes

[@Infinite_Archive]

I am not a drum person, so I have no idea what is supposed to sound "good" or "bad", but dang, that acetone really did clean up the sound tenfold!

[@ludvig9184]

You have ears, don't you?

[@topminator2991]

@@ludvig9184 you got friends who aren't that much into the musical stuff right?

[@luke_fabis]

There isn't strictly anything good or bad. There's only the kind of sound you want to achieve and how you go about achieving it.

[@g_y.rtz420]

@@ludvig9184 cringe

[@Gr3nadgr3gory]

@Luke Fabis for example there exists an incredibly warped cymbal called the "trashmaster" it looks weird as hell and has a unique sound. Does it fit in all music? HELL NO! would it sound great in a garage rock band? FUCK YEAH!

[@eier5472]

*Wade, a drummer and professional yeller at plastic waste:* uses gloves and an air purifier for acetone *Me, studying pharmaceutical chemistry:* washing my hands with acetone on the regular

[@eier5472]

Note, it's not healthy for your skin, but with proper skincare it isn't a problem.

[@RaccKing21]

I remember cleaning my inline skate's roller bearings with acetone... In my living room... With bad ventilation... That was a fun time!

[@Techno_Nomadic]

Used to work in Gravure print. We had dispensers for toluene and went through it by 55 gallon drum. Nitrile gloves were just liners for other gloves, you could watch them disintegrate. Like it was pointed out with acetone, its not kind to skin, but a little lotion and it's all good.

[@D34DHUNT3R1]

*Me, who used to work in a kitchen, and was tasked with clean up/washing* Wait, you use protection when using cleaning chemicals? I just got used to the burning of bleach on my bare hands. If you can still feel your hands, you ain't scrubin hard enough!

[@joeschmoe6908]

@@Techno_Nomadic Toluene is the most delicious smelling chemical.

[@PiercingSight]

That syncopated beat at 3:25 is just SO good! I want more!

[@CheapCreep]

A true necromancer, bringing the dead partially back to life.

[@richardmillhousenixon]

See, your friend is only _mostly_ dead.

[@blakespinelli6969]

@@richardmillhousenixon mostly dead, that's slightly alive!

[@Uufda651]

I know approximately nothing about drums(piano/choir for me) but when you first played that painted one I went "ouch". Out loud.

[@TriplicateTrey]

Hey. Just wanted to let you know that you have inspired me to connect my drums back up, as well as bought my daughter a set for Xmas, as we watch your vids together. She has no clue she is getting a drum set for Christmas and I can’t wait to give her the capacity to learn and create music. Thanks!

[@Frozenm16]

W move, drums are awesome

[@ari_smolbean]

Get her into iPods as well. lol

[@UnknownSpooky]

If she's gonna really stick with drums, please please PLEASE stress to her the importance of ear protection!

[@littleloner1159]

Oh hell yeah! Hope you're having lots of fun together! Playing regularly and having a 'lesson' once a week (even just a made up one) can really help with keeping up motivation long-term. Makes you have to practice so you've got something to show your 'teacher' (or 'audience' haha) Or at the very least provides one practice sesh a week for the busy times so you don't get too rusty

[@EvaStrikerZero]

Did she like the drums?

[@SilverTao]

I love how you didn't stockpile these videos to release them once a week or so but rather decided to fatten us like a hog with content

[@averageaudiophile4505]

They used to be on garbage time now they’re here

[@derSkedda]

Wow, it literally got brighter! Didnt expect paint to make such a difference but then, even just cleaning a symbal makes it sound different haha

[@cheddartaco]

when i read "ruined" i was expecting the paint to have permanently borked the cymbal, but you did a great job restoring it!

[@Jessie_Helms]

No idea why this was recommended but I’m glad it was. I’ve been practicing an Australian accent the last few days for D&D and it was fascinating hearing him talking (and his word choices)

[@ZipplyZane]

Hitting the paint side like you did actually sounded similar to a closed high-hat to me. It was a need sound, cutting off so quickly, yet still able to make it ring a bit. And I was very impressed at how well it cleaned up. I expected there to be enough residue and damage that the sound would be messed up.

[@sergio_-.]

It’s impressive how dry it sounded before and than how really really washy it became. It’s like they are two different cymbals mate

[@LegionOfWeirdos]

1:31 - I'm glad you said "It kind of sounds neat" right there because I was thinking "I like it... hell, I'll take it as is if he doesn't want it" (But yeah, it's much better without the paint)

[@deathrattledregs]

I’m loving the shorter form videos. You’re doing well spreading cool topics across the 3-4 channels! Keep it up!

[@maverickdallas1004]

Getting rid of the paint brought that cymbal back to life!

[@emilwinter8095]

That cymbal sounds NOICE all clean man, 10/10!

[@StereoTypicalDrag25]

"Eymatehowyagoan?"

[@AnnaSue81]

the drum thing's signature intro

[@tbuk8350]

Nice to see an official drum channel from you! I love how dedicated you are to making content!

[@perciusmandate]

Acetone really isn't that bad for you unless you like... drink it. I wouldn't huff the stuff or bathe in it, but it's not like it's acid. It won't etch metal or anything. I mean it's basically just nail polish remover.

[@oreoandoz7723]

Yeah, I think it was deliberately painted to further darken the sound for a specific composition that ensemble wanted to play. Kinda inspired to paint one of my old cymbals now! Like, it doesn't open up at all, the ring is just ... gone, leaving a deep, dark shimmery sound like the gong that announces the entrance to aladdin's cave ... yeah, I'm feelin' it.

[@onorebakasama]

I don't know much about percussion, but when I saw that painted cymbal, my heart sunk and I had to see this

[@marcogenovesi8570]

Probably from a metal band, that's a very metal thing to do

[@Deep_wolf]

Band called "Metal Mate"

[@KingSvenDeluxe]

Nah, probably a stealth band, although you can always hear them coming.

[@BeastOfSoda]

Must be a fan favourite at silent parties.

[@ophiolatrix]

Love watching the drum vids and learning more about cymbals than I ever thought I would. Looking forward to keeping up with the new channel!

[@pchelovekPV]

damn, that cymbal is wiggling! 1:04 look at that! i've never noticed it before in any drum video ever... obviously that's how it makes a sound but, i don't know, the way it just slowly vibrates gives me chills...

[@usernameak]

That might be due to a rolling shutter in the camera

[@Thejigholeman]

"all you do is put too much on" as someone that has to use acetone on a daily basis, i can say this is very accurate.

[@Mugigomi]

You literally said "Oooh" a second after I did, when the cleaned cymbal started 🤣

[@deejaykaydee]

I made an audible "uuugh" when I watched you hit the painted cymbal.

[@StreiterAdanos]

Acetone is just acetone. In an open, ventilated room like this you would have to go out of your way to hurt yourself. Funnily enough, nitrile gloves aren't the appropriate protection against acetone anyway.

[@vertigq5126]

Thanks for sharing this man! That difference was unbelievable. Nice grooves too- God bless you mate :)

[@PeddlerOfSmiles]

I never for a moment thought that paint would mute a cymbal so hard, but the more I think about it the more sense it makes. Super interesting video.

[@rosebomb]

So this is the cymbal equivalent of the St. Anger snare

[@emfen]

Acetone got removed from nail polish due to its adverse effects on the liver. So glove use is wise, when I restored old toys gloves were always on. Also nice to hear the difference. Always a pleasure when discarded items get some TLC to show their true form.

[@Slouworker]

Unless you're bathing in the stuff, or huffing it in an un ventilated room, non-contaminated acetone won't do jack shit. It "may" be toxic, just like everything else in large quantities, even water, and some nanny states overreacted as always You've even got some acetone in your blood right now. Just don't be an idiot and use it with proper ventilation

[@emfen]

@@Slouworker one thing does not exclude the other. Instead of treating others like idiots on the web, why don't you try some compassion for once.

[@-aexc-]

the nail polish remover I use has acetone, it's the standard and the non acetone ones don't work as good

[@emfen]

@@-aexc- they don't because the solvents are not as strong. It's just wiser to use gloves for long time exposure, acetone also dries your skin to an uncomfortable point.

[@railroad5024]

Never thought I'd find a video about cymbal repair so entertaining 🤭

[@Twinrehz]

If I had to guess, I'd say it was painted specifically to reduce the amount of sound it makes

[@rollomaughfling380]

That's a good guess.

[@21stcenturyozman20]

Perhaps it was just a cymbolic act.

[@Twinrehz]

@@21stcenturyozman20 You know, if I was DankPods right now, I'd chuck a cymbal at you! 😂

[@LanceCampeau]

Acetone is this best for removing logos and paint. The only thing better is sanding the cymbal's surface with sandpaper.

[@totalparkour0]

I found DankPods's second channel.

[@SapientSheep]

@@totalparkour0 third, actually

[@markholden4580]

I can't believe how bright and shiny that cymbal sounded after the paint was gone. I didn't realize some paint would dampen the sound so much.

[@MattSuguisAsFondAsEverrr]

basically when you put sugary orange juice into wine

[@Catinthehackmatrix]

I remember working in a paint shop once and a guy thought it was completely normal to clean the paint gun with xylene and just spray it all over the air. Only some of us had respirators on, with about 50 workers walking around in a shop. Now till this day, i think it was some kind of non OSHA standard paint area for sure..

[@fearofchicke]

Loads of cool information spews from this guy.

[@muse-icality5554]

this is AWESOMEEE I was blown away how much the sound quality improved

[@kaeto]

A suggestion for you : it would be cool to see how paint affects a cymbal based on WHERE it is. Is it the outer rim that deadens the sound? Where it mounts? The middle? Could be an interesting video.

[@NintendoCraft28]

You know when Mick Jagger said "Paint It Black," I don't think he meant it literally...

[@human673]

black coated orchestral cymbal for the blackest orchestral metal

[@мегадима481]

Man, your workshop/garage is so neat! I absolutely love it!

[@gaming_bigfoot]

2:44 _"Whoop!"_

[@tixeright9120]

whoever painted that cymbal should have just used a junkyard tire rim in their kit.

[@kacperrozkwitalski6870]

1:53 tf is maluch doing here

[@SlyHikari03]

The sound of the cymbal with paint is a total vibe.

[@ebi_tempura]

Have you considered covering the label with tape before polishing/cleaning to prevent it from wearing it off?

[@vipvip-tf9rw]

Acetone would disolve glue

[@icarusthefinal3206]

Fittingly, the spraypainted black one sounds like it'd be good for spooky tracks

[@DerpyLaron]

Mate, I am sorry to be the part pooper, but Nitrile gloves are a bit of a false safety net. They do not fully protect you (as the nitrile get dissolved by the acetone). Ventilation and getting fat back to any part exposed to it are your main concerns. and not getting it into your eyes. Stay safe mate

[@k3rsh0k]

Ayo, another Dank channel. This dude is the gift that keeps on giving.

[@waffle_top]

what would happen if you just painted the bottom?

[@NormanDimmick]

Man that sound brings back some memories... I had the (dis)pleasure of playing a pair of painted 18" marching cyms a few times in my winterline days, and the sound can only be described as a deafening clank. You hardly had to choke them, the sound was so dead. Marching crashes are pretty bonk-y to begin with, and painting them just made it so, so much worse.

[@madmanmax120]

So when are we getting the dedicated cymbal channel? That seems to be the majority of the "drum" content that's appearing on here, and I want to see some foot peddle action!!!1! /s

[@milan1200]

Love the heavy dry ride cymbals. I have an old, cheap Meinl, it’s super dry when played in the middle and has a mix piercing ‘ping’ on the bell. I love it. This one sounds quite similar. After removing the paint, that is…

[@Alex_Mo]

WOW what a powerful job the acetone did. I did not expect that cyball to be salvageable at all, yet alone with such ease. Truly breathtaking.

[@wingracer1614]

You can't kill a symbol with paint. All you need is the right paint stripper. Acetone was clearly the choice for that paint.

[@abnorc8798]

Maybe this can star in a metal/classical mashup? Great video! I'm surprised that the paint ruined it that much.

[@stick6969]

the fact that you have this many channels and just don't mention the connection for growth is just massively respectable

[@Raii_Chu]

“massively respectable” ??? 🤔

[@stick6969]

@@Raii_Chu yes, its respectable massively

[@Raii_Chu]

@@stick6969 it’s not a bad thing for someone to say “hey check out my other channels if you are curious”

[@stick6969]

@@Raii_Chu but allowing for natural growth instead of using previously gained clout is really respectable. i think he mentions his channels on his streams anyways lol

[@Raii_Chu]

@@stick6969 it's not really clout.. mans just hustling out good content. Wish I knew about his other channels sooner

[@DavidSusiloUnscripted]

Seeing the Meinl Laser brings back good old memories. I used to use that about 35 years ago.

[@sagecolvard9644]

It's amazing to see someone treat Acetone as some super harsh monster chemical when over in the US, we use the stuff to take off nail polish.

[@possum4008]

we use it to remove nail polish in australia too lol

[@sagecolvard9644]

@@possum4008 That makes this funnier, but also slightly confusing.

[@softsounds8453]

Fr I'm from the US and I thought he was being overly cautious until I remembered he was using puddles of the stuff.

[@tylerdenham3880]

I KnOw ThAt FoNt!!! But for real I'm glad the algorithm allowed me to stumble upon another one of your channels.

[@bogusbapkins]

I really love the bell of the symphonic even with the paint

[@CyrilViXP]

This Custom Dark Ride is just fuckin awesome

[@cryowreck3193]

I didn't know "anguished" could be a tone descriptor. But that cymbal just sounded SAD

[@freashtoast1684]

nicely done :) nice addition of the before and after tests

[@Zedigan]

Dude your videos are reigniting my love of drums

[@LettuceGayming]

0:27 that is my new favorite expression “sus this grommit”

[@mattheweburns]

I never thought paint would have so much of an effect, it sounds like cookware

[@R.J._Lewis]

I know basically nothing about cymbals or percussion in general, but I've watched about 10 or 12 of the videos in a row.

[@overlordh1254]

Not where I expected to find dankpods, but I'm all for this

[@RegsaGC]

The free-hand acetone pour absolutely sent me

[@helterskelter416]

fyi, if you can't dip the object in acetone, then you can lay paper towels across it and pour the acetone on them. you were wasting lots of it by not giving it enough time to sit on the paint or wiping it off immediately lol.

[@one_smol_duck]

I had whiplash when I clicked on this random drumming video and heard your voice! Excited to find this channel though.

[@quinny98]

Wow what a difference it makes from before and after the paint removal! Great vid

[@nootnoot338]

The painted one sounded like you were hitting a freakin drain pipe 😭

[@AndrewKonkey]

Love the vid, Wade! If you’d like to fully restore that ride, I’d suggest Bar Keeper’s Friend if you can find it in Australia. It really brings back the shine.

[@aloafofbeans5585]

I honestly really liked the beefiness of the ride with black paint

[@InkNight_Laz]

I love how I squinted at the thumbnail, at the channel name and the title of the vid and went "it's gotta be THE lad, this has his vibes all over it". Branding without a logo, love to see it!

[@TheSkaldenmettrunk]

The difference is very noticable in my ears. Even through youtube and my crappy tablet speakers.

[@jansenart0]

I actually really like the muted painted sound.

[@laserspaceninja]

So much more resonance on that bad boy after a good clean. Congrats!

[@SuperJxl]

this guy showed up in my recommended and now wont leave

[@Hekinsieden]

I appreciate you skippin the small talk and going straight to the chemical bath. That acetone works some serious magic love that shit!

[@derringer153]

Y’know, the leftover crust from the paint gives it that splash of personality that sounds fun imo

[@gaminggeckos4388]

I’ve never watched any drum videos (except for The8BitDrummer a while ago) and this was just randomly recommended to me. Still watched the whole thing; was pretty interesting

[@fikon1]

The difference paint makes really shows the art of cymbalmaking

[@lenseeing829]

Before I clicked on the video, I noticed the familiar text styling in the video. It can't be him, so I scrolled down and watched other videos. After watching said other videos, YT recommends me this again. I'm glad it's not a fake account. More power to you sir Dankpods!