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barkeepers friend

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 7:50 am
by 5speed
anyone ever heard of this?
I didn't until yesterday when a friend shared it with me..
she used it on the chrome legs of a step stool she was refurbing..
definitely going to pick up a can..

Re: barkeepers friend

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 8:47 am
by 05c50
I've been using it for years. It used to contain Oxalic acid, but I'm not sure if it still does. Oxalic acid was used for removing rust stains, but is getting a little hard to find. The cleanser has a mild abrasive so be careful how hard you rub when using it.

.........Paul

Re: barkeepers friend

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 12:26 pm
by Oldewing
I too have been using it for a long time.

still on the shelf at the local grocery store here.

Re: barkeepers friend

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 3:06 pm
by 5speed
and you guys kept this a secret why? :lol:

Re: barkeepers friend

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 3:59 pm
by Lucien Harpress
Still available up here in Michigan too.

I've had good results cleaning up chrome with vinegar and aluminum foil as well.

Re: barkeepers friend

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2020 5:01 pm
by 5speed
Lucien Harpress wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2020 3:59 pm Still available up here in Michigan too.

I've had good results cleaning up chrome with vinegar and aluminum foil as well.
I've heard coke and aluminum foil works well too

Re: barkeepers friend

Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 12:00 am
by pidjones
I have a can in the shop, but find it better on glass than chrome. I too use aluminum foil and vinegar on chrome.

Re: barkeepers friend

Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 8:02 am
by 5speed
pidjones wrote: Sun Oct 18, 2020 12:00 am I have a can in the shop, but find it better on glass than chrome. I too use aluminum foil and vinegar on chrome.
interesting. does it remove scratches from glass?

Re: barkeepers friend

Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2020 8:50 am
by pidjones
5speed wrote: Sun Oct 18, 2020 8:02 am
pidjones wrote: Sun Oct 18, 2020 12:00 am I have a can in the shop, but find it better on glass than chrome. I too use aluminum foil and vinegar on chrome.
interesting. does it remove scratches from glass?
No. But good for removing stubborn films. To remove scratches, you would have to grind it. Or fill the scratch in.