WARNING - Possible dangerous chemical in Barkeepers Friend

[CybertruckPilot]

In the future, Optimus using BKF on our trucks will solve all of the problems.

Sponsored

 

[That Beast Mode]

In the future, Optimus using BKF on our trucks will solve all of the problems.

Im not certain, maybe not, but maybe - is this considered robot porn?

 

[StellarWatt]

How is this post related to the cybertruck community? Serious question.

I guess I’ve been doing it wrong the whole time.

 

[Vladimer]

Dang spammy site/article - following the latest traditions of alarmist writings lest nobody clicks it. No references but it did reveal an important little nugget:

"Other health factors such as alcohol consumption and obesity-related liver fat accumulation did not seem to contribute to significant liver fibrosis when PCE was detected in the blood."

Which clearly means that one must use alcohol with barkeepers friend (hey why else is this called BAR-keepers friend). So grab a six pack and start polishing...

My truck is wrapped but, based upon the erudite wisdom of Yohst, Imma grab some beverage and get to work!

 

[Rhineg]

Hi - briefly looked up and thought it was important enough to let my cyber bros know :

see article below and it seems Barkeepers Friend - which I absolutely love - may have this chemical… liver issues possible

https://www.foxnews.com/health/comm...spike-liver-disease-across-us-researchers-say

I suppose ventilation and gloves are in order - please consider them during cleaning

Not really good for your Stainless either pH 1.5 to 2.5. Link to MSDS => https://www.barkeepersfriend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/SDS_BKF_Cleanser_Polish_6-12-15.pdf

 

[BrockN]

Not really good for your Stainless either pH 1.5 to 2.5. Link to MSDS => https://www.barkeepersfriend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/SDS_BKF_Cleanser_Polish_6-12-15.pdf

The acidic pH is required to remove the rail dust etc. And it also serves to passivate the stainless, which is a good thing.

 

[Rhineg]

Good input, but rail dust and initial passivation is an upfront event and not necessarily to be repeated. One good thing is that it does NOT contain clorides.

 

[CyberGus]

Good input, but rail dust and initial passivation is an upfront event and not necessarily to be repeated.

Metallic brake pads scatter ferrous dust along roadways, and rail dust can carry in the wind along with other contaminants.

Repeated passivization may be needed after an abrasive cleaning.

It's not necessary to use BKF or other acidic cleaners on a regular basis, but acids are not really harmful to stainless steel, and are actually recommended for addressing surface contamination.

"While wearing gloves, apply a mild, citric acid cleaner with a sponge or microfiber cloth to evenly saturate the entire area of the stainless-steel panel. Tesla recommends CitriSurf® 77 or equivalent. The citric acid binds to and dissolves the iron oxide in the contamination, which can then be removed from the stainless-steel panel."​

https://service.tesla.com/docs/Publ...UID-E37F1326-EB87-4D02-9007-7034DB54C604.html

 

[BrockN]

Good input, but rail dust and initial passivation is an upfront event and not necessarily to be repeated. One good thing is that it does NOT contain clorides.

I beg to differ on the need to repeat. Where I am, calcium chloride is used to keep the dust down. The result is splatter on the truck that is very hygroscopic. That means any iron that hits the truck flash rusts. Not treating those spots can result in pitting of the stainless. So when I see that happening, I have to wash the truck and remove the rust with BKF before it damages the stainless. The citric acid in BKF serves to passivate any areas that the natural chromium oxide has been removed or damaged.

it's too much work to do unless I see a clear need, but using BKF shouldn't be a problem, even according to Tesla.

Sponsored