More abrasive than toothbrush?

[e30onBBSs]

There is this gunk on one of my wheels and its really caked on in many spots. A tooth brush is a perfect size for the job, but it's not abrasive enough even with wd-40. Is there something in between a wire brush and a toothbrush that would get the job done?

[15Michaeljoseph]

At first I thought this was spam gahaha. try a plastic brush. they sell smallish ones at dollar tree and harbor freight


--Mike

[e30onBBSs]

More abrasive than toothbrush?

Thanks Mike! The title is seriously conspicous hahaha

[15Michaeljoseph]

no problem man! let us all know how it turns out


--Mike

[IceWhite]

Don't know if it is safe to use on the wheels, but maybe a water based engine degreaser can help.

[Mr. Tasty]

I don't know why you are using WD-40 as a degreaser, use simple green or similar. It is safe on painted surfaces.

[e30onBBSs]

I don't know why you are using WD-40 as a degreaser, use simple green or similar. It is safe on painted surfaces.

Thanks for the tips guys, I used it because I don't care about the paint because it needs to be redone anyways, and I have some engine degreaser which may be similar and it didn't get good results. I really need to get one of these brushes.. Work all day tomorrow though gonna check if walmart sells them!

[itsonlygeorge]

Brake Cleaner will get that shit off for sure.

[nando]

WD-40 isn't a degreaser! it stands for Water Displacement formula 40.

[e30onBBSs]

Brake Cleaner will get that shit off for sure.

Ooooh yea! Need some of that in my toolbox

WD-40 isn't a degreaser! it stands for Water Displacement formula 40.

So what does it do? Gets rid of water?

[AndrewBird]

If you aren't worried about the paint, why not use a wire brush?

[15Michaeljoseph]

If you aren't worried about the paint, why not use a wire brush?

I think OP is going at it to get rid of the gunk, and with stiff plastic, even if the paint gets scratched, it won't be completely worn down to bare, exposed metal.


--Mike

[e30onBBSs]

Wouldn't a wire brush make scrapes in the metal? I don't want to paint them once they are ready and have all these scratches because I attacked them with metal on metal! Work and school has been occupying me so I haven't had any time to work on the 30 barely.. cant wait until school is out! calculated my last work+ school week in hours and it's 73 hours. Been making $ but losing time for bae

[Chinampa]

why not use a legit wheel cleaner like sonax? its made to dissolve caked on shit that develops on wheels

[mitchlikesbikes]

i have had success with some nasty brake dust build up using vinegar.