Bar Keepers Friend changed my Cybertruck's finish!

[igs]

Also the MFR clearly states that you shouldn’t leave it on stainless steel for long periods.

Exactly because it corrodes it.

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[M0unt41nm4n]

Exactly because it corrodes it.

lol…
You may want to do some research before pontificating ?

Read what it does. It passivates it. Leaving it on causes discoloration because it over passivities the stainless steel in certain locations rather than others.

https://spaco.org/Passivate.htm

Stainless corrosion occurs for other reasons with the chloride ion being one of them.

https://www.montanstahl.com/blog/corrosion-on-stainless-steel/

Do your research, bro.

 

[igs]

lol…
You may want to do some research before pontificating ?

Read what it does. It passivates it. Leaving it on causes discoloration because it over passivities the stainless steel in certain locations rather than others.

https://spaco.org/Passivate.htm

Stainless corrosion occurs for other reasons with the chloride ion being one of them.

https://www.montanstahl.com/blog/corrosion-on-stainless-steel/

Do your research, bro.

I did and BKF also includes oxalic acid, another corrosive.

 

[M0unt41nm4n]

I did and BKF also includes oxalic acid, another corrosive.

 

[Jason B]

I'm confused. Out of Spec Detailight used the Liquid type in the squeeze bottle of bar keepers friend and has great results. This seems to be what everyone has used on the groups and loves the finish afterwards.

 

[carsly]

I'm confused. Out of Spec Detailight used the Liquid type in the squeeze bottle of bar keepers friend and has great results. This seems to be what everyone has used on the groups and loves the finish afterwards.

That's not quite true. Many of us have NOT applied BKF or Windex despite OOSD claims.

I've only used two things on the truck:
1. water, like from a hose
2. Sprayway ammonia-free

Of the two, Sprayway is far simpler and time efficient and is my go-to. Spray on, let it sit a minute, wipe off. Repeat if needed (like on the buggy front). Five months, nearly 4,000 miles, parked outside. No discoloration, oxidation, mismatching of panels, etc. KISS

 

[HaulingAss]

I'm confused. Out of Spec Detailight used the Liquid type in the squeeze bottle of bar keepers friend and has great results. This seems to be what everyone has used on the groups and loves the finish afterwards.

Out of Spec Detailing spends an inordinate amount of time trying to keep their Cybertruck looking good because they don't know what they are doing. They constantly use harsh chemicals that strip the passivation layer and then they follow it up with Windex! Just dumb! They are the Sisyphus of Cybertruck care, always pushing that big rock up the hill, only to see it roll down again and require huge amounts of labor to push it back up.

Many of us have already figured out how easy the Cybertruck is to care for. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with stripping the passivation layer and starting over from scratch, but you have to let it reestablish itself, so you don't have to fuss over new stains every week.

Soap and water is 95% of taking care of a Cybertruck if you don't go down the rabbit hole.

 

[seussiii]

Soap and water is 95% of taking care of a Cybertruck if you don't go down the rabbit hole.

I just picked up and have a bunch of panels with the rusted particles on the surface. Some of the panels cleared right up very easily with sprayway but other rust spots didn't budge. Would you recommend BKF for the stubborn ones?

It sounded like these rust stains are from transport and that they wont be a common thing long term

 

[M0unt41nm4n]

Soap and water is 95% of taking care of a Cybertruck if you don't go down the rabbit hole.

Thats actually what I do. Soap and water. But I use the Bug Away spray for those nasty bugs on the front. I also follow up with some SprayAway to get the finger prints off.

The light patina actually looks great. I would hate to maintain a polished look.

BTW... winter is coming... my baby ain't gonna get many baths until it gets warm enough to run hoses.

 

[HaulingAss]

I just picked up and have a bunch of panels with the rusted particles on the surface. Some of the panels cleared right up very easily with sprayway but other rust spots didn't budge. Would you recommend BKF for the stubborn ones?

It sounded like these rust stains are from transport and that they wont be a common thing long term

Yes, BKF treatment will get rid of the iron particles. So will Citrisurf 77, but I think the foamy BKF might be quicker. I found a couple of rusted iron particles stuck to the hood when I washed it last time but I must have caught them soon enough because they came off with a microfiber towel and a shot of Sprayway. Sprayway doesn't dissolve rust, so the iron came off via mechanical means of rubbing with a microfiber towel. If they sit on there too long, they could bond to the surface so they will need BKF or Citrasurf. Probably vinegar would work too, but I haven't found a need to experiment with that.

Whatever you use should be rinsed off thoroughly with water, so the passivation layer can re-establish itself.

 

[Cyber AI]

Does anyone know how long I have to wait until wash my CT after delivery? I know my model Y, I had to wait until a week.

 

[Jason B]

You can wash right away. Since it's raw stainless there is no time limit.

 

[koolio]

Many of us have already figured out how easy the Cybertruck is to care for. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with stripping the passivation layer and starting over from scratch, but you have to let it reestablish itself, so you don't have to fuss over new stains every week.

Soap and water is 95% of taking care of a Cybertruck if you don't go down the rabbit hole.

What’s the simple way of washing it and getting rid of those small rust stains (from iron during shipping)?

Soap and water + Sprayaway glass cleaner? Does it have to be the ammonia free one?

Like the other person stated, I too have rust stains from the iron dust when it was shipped via train.

 

[HaulingAss]

What’s the simple way of washing it and getting rid of those small rust stains (from iron during shipping)?

Soap and water + Sprayaway glass cleaner? Does it have to be the ammonia free one?

Like the other person stated, I too have rust stains from the iron dust when it was shipped via train.

For rust spots/stains that have bonded to the stainless steel over time, either the BKF (Foamy pump sprayer) or Citisurf 77 will work well with very little elbow grease (the dwell time is key). Both of these products will strip the passivation layer so I would wash with soap and water afterwards and avoid exposure to contaminates as the passivation layer reestablishes itself. Washing with soap and water during this period will help the passivation layer develop evenly. The freshly stripped stainless steel will be more prone to fingerprints (and other contaminates that can interfere with the passivation) until the passivation layer establishes itself, so avoid fingerprints or remove them immediately with Sprayway (this will not strip the passivation layer).

If the iron contamination is fresh and hasn't bonded to the stainless steel, Sprayway Glass Cleaner can work. I don't think Sprayway comes in any formula other than ammonia free.

 

[CyberJustice]

There's no reason to use Windex after Bar Keeper's Friend. Just flush with water and wipe dry.

-Crissa

the best thing I used is hot water, comes off like butter where as glass cleaner still leaves some dirt behind d

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