Vibes Handpan Oil Application

VIBES HANDPAN OIL. Pure Resonance. Pure Touch.

Your handpan is an extension of your spirit. Your hands are the bridge to the music. Why put a barrier of harsh petrochemicals between them?

VIBES Handpan Oil is the first holistic care solution designed for the modern percussionist. Whether you play nitrided steel or modern stainless, VIBES offers a professional-grade playing surface that sanitises your instrument and nourishes your skin. Crafted from 100% plant-based ingredients, it honours the steel, the sound, and the hands that play it.

The “9-Month Coastal Test”: Validated by Nature To ensure stability, we didn’t just test for rust; we tested for endurance. In a 270-day exposure test on the Australian coast, VIBES (Compound #6) proved it does not gum up, does not turn rancid, and does not degrade—unlike other natural oils. It remains stable, hygienic, and smooth, ensuring your instrument is always stage-ready.

Notes:

  • Period After Opening (POA): 24 Months.
  • Supporting the Community: 10% of all SHINETIME profits from VIBES Handpan Oil are donated to Handpan Community United (HCU). We stand together in the legal battle against PanArt to ensure the handpan remains accessible to every player, everywhere.
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Applying the oil is very simple and takes approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Vibes Handpan Oil can be applied to well looked after instruments every month. However this will depend on the material the instrument is made from, how well it is cared for, the climate the instrument lives in and how often it is played.

As with all products it is up to the instrument owner to decide how often to apply care products. If in doubt, contact us or your relevant instrument manufacturer for more details.

Doing regular spot checks will help to keep on top of any rust or discolouration developing.
You will need the following 3 items to apply Phoenix Oil to your instrument:

• Vibes Handpan Oil
• Application rag
• Clean microfibre cloth

Step by step guide to applying Vibes Handpan Oil

  1. Prepare your instrument by wiping it down with a microfibre cloth to remove any oils or residue. We recommend you clean your instrument with isopropyl alcohol every 6 to 12 months, or if there are any other products on your instrument and you’re applying the oil for the first time. Remove any rubber or fabric trims.
  2. Using the application rag, apply a few drops of Vibes Handpan Oil to one shell at a time and massage the oil into the steel using circular motions. Repeat this for both top and bottom shells as well as the rim. DO NOT apply the oil to the inside of the instrument EXCEPT for around the inside of the port hole on the bottom at approximately a fingers length in (to protect it from our fingers as this is a common place to pick up and carry the instrument).
  3. Using a clean microfibre cloth, buff and remove as much excess oil as you can until the instrument is dry and has a matte finish. Skip this step if you are storing your instrument for a prolonged period of time.
  4. Replace any trims removed.
  5. This process must be repeated every month, sometimes more or less frequently depending on your environment, situation and needs.
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