Wire Wheel Frame?

[MERK]

Hi Guys, I`ve noticed several guys mentioning using a wire wheel brush to strip frames. Seems like it`d a great way to get in to the tough spots around the BB shell, etc.... but doesn`t that leave some deep scratches in the steel? Or are y`all using some kinda` wheel I`m not familiar with?

 

[Rat Rod]

They sell a fine, a medium and a course version of these wheels.

I used the coarse and it did put some fine scratches into the metal, but if you go over the frame with some fine grit sandpaper afterwards it should take all of that out.

These shots show the frame without any sanding.

 

[Ratfink1962]

It also helps to heat the area with a handheld propane torch, then use a toothbrush size wire brush to get those really tight spots. Works like a champ!

 

[TheFlyingDingo]

I ususally use a coarse one...if you move the wheel around enough, and go sort of fast...It works fine, just dont stay in one spot and you wont get those nasty scratches...At least this is what i do and i have no problems to date.

Its a bit of a pain to get in the crevices, but i have a huge grinder.

 

[user 135]

You can also find them to attach on an angle grinder.

ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Wear long sleaves and pants too. Those brass bristles flying all over.

 

[Rat Rod]

And lead based paint! :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[FunkyStickman]

I had a hard time de-rusting my bike's frame, wire wheels weren't cutting it. I wound up going with a 3M Scotch-Brite abrasive wheel, worked like a charm. The parts it couldn't reach I got with a wire wheel or sandblaster.

 

[MERK]

Thanks Guys. I`ll have to look around and see if I can find something a little finer grade. The couple I have seem mighty coarse...