use of BJ89 as a parts cleaner?

r4itei · 03-31-2012, 01:55 AM

anyone ever use BJ89 from http://www.bri-jess.com/?

we have it at work and was wondering if anyone ever used it to clean their parts?

rotors/housings/irons whatever. and if it has any bad effects?

Mazdabater · 03-31-2012, 02:21 AM

Reading what it says I assume it would be fine. I'm all for using non solvent based products. I get ZI400 from work which is a hardcore detergent and use it to clean pretty much everything I can before grabbing the solvents.

RETed · 03-31-2012, 02:59 AM

As a general rule, none of that bio-friendly crap works as well as the "industrial strength" stuff.
Why are you trying to chase down industrial application stuff?
I find that off-the-shelf cleaners work pretty damn well...
Oil Eater cleaner, Purple Power, Zep, etc.
Just stay away from that Simple Green crap.

If you want the good sh*t, use ChemDip.

-Ted

Mazdabater · 03-31-2012, 05:14 AM

If you value your health avoid solvents where possible. Just because they work faster doesn't make it better

r4itei · 03-31-2012, 10:57 AM

I'm thinking of trying BJ89 because it's free at work instead of having to buy some. It's what we use in the parts washer.

I recall reading stories about someone using such strong solvents that they messed up the bearing. Didn't want that to happen. ^__^

RETed · 04-01-2012, 05:29 AM

If it's free, why not just try it?
If it doesn't work for you, it's no loss...

I thought you were trying to buy this stuff.

-Ted

Pete_89T2 · 04-01-2012, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by r4itei

I'm thinking of trying BJ89 because it's free at work instead of having to buy some. It's what we use in the parts washer.

I recall reading stories about someone using such strong solvents that they messed up the bearing. Didn't want that to happen. ^__^

If that's the case, just read ALL the fine print on the label or refer back to the maker of the stuff to find out if there are any compatibility issues using the stuff on some materials. Case in point, I like using the "Marine Clean" cleaner/degreaser made by POR-15 -- this stuff works like a charm when you follow the directions. One point I missed in the directions is that it will spot polished AL if used above a certain dilution rate. I was using it to clean my engine bay at the recommended 1/1 dilution rate (max strength), and ended up spotting the top of my Koyo radiator with some overspray. While the engine bay came out super clean, I then had to spend an hour or so hand polishing the Koyo rad to remove all the spots the stuff left behind.

r4itei · 04-01-2012, 05:34 PM

Pete, hopefully the Material Safety Data Sheet will have all that information. I'll also google for info.

Ted, I was just scared of screwing up some part of the rotor (ie. the bearings) or screwing up the finish of the housing/iron. =) My first rebuild so don't wanna add unnecessary stuff to buy.

03-31-2012, 01:55 AM	#1
r4itei The Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	use of BJ89 as a parts cleaner? anyone ever use BJ89 from http://www.bri-jess.com/? we have it at work and was wondering if anyone ever used it to clean their parts? rotors/housings/irons whatever. and if it has any bad effects?

03-31-2012, 02:21 AM	#2
Mazdabater FC3S Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Townsville, QLD, AUS Posts: 326 Rep Power: 15	Reading what it says I assume it would be fine. I'm all for using non solvent based products. I get ZI400 from work which is a hardcore detergent and use it to clean pretty much everything I can before grabbing the solvents.

03-31-2012, 05:14 AM	#4
Mazdabater FC3S Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Townsville, QLD, AUS Posts: 326 Rep Power: 15	If you value your health avoid solvents where possible. Just because they work faster doesn't make it better

03-31-2012, 10:57 AM	#5
r4itei The Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	I'm thinking of trying BJ89 because it's free at work instead of having to buy some. It's what we use in the parts washer. I recall reading stories about someone using such strong solvents that they messed up the bearing. Didn't want that to happen. ^__^

04-01-2012, 05:34 PM	#8
r4itei The Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	Pete, hopefully the Material Safety Data Sheet will have all that information. I'll also google for info. Ted, I was just scared of screwing up some part of the rotor (ie. the bearings) or screwing up the finish of the housing/iron. =) My first rebuild so don't wanna add unnecessary stuff to buy.