Parts cleaning Solution

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 7:59 pm

I use the wire wheel to remove gasket material. ............lm

Dana01 wrote:Hi Snakeoil,

Well ... that last part was mostly tongue in cheek :) I don't use the wire wheel as a degreaser ... usually. I'll use it on ferrous metals lightly to remove scale but not if the part is visible because I do know that the wheel will pit softer or equally hard metals.

Actually I do like to use it lightly on chrome followed by 0000 steel wool.

That being said, I have used it on Aluminum parts (with a deft, feather touch) if I plan on doing more finish sanding and/or paint, or the part is internal (the hidden part of fork lowers eg.)

Sorry if I mislead anyone. I sometimes post with jest.

teazer · Post by **teazer** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 12:59 am

I just finished a couple of carb bodies on the wire wheel. It's all in the touch. Just don't go near one with loose clothes. Those things can bite

Snakeoil · Post by **Snakeoil** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:29 am

Did not mean to give the impression that wire wheels have no use or value. I used them regularly myself. Was just trying to avoid some newb getting the wrong impression. I'm sure we've all seen the victims of wire wheels in the wrong hands. I think the worst for me was a 1st generation, low serial number, US marked Colt Single Action Army that was wire brushed from stem to stern. Very sad to see.

regards,
Rob