Cleaning Wire Wheels

[37fatfender]

Can anyone tell me the best way to clean wire wheels and the grille bars on a 1940 Ford. My 33 Roadster wheels are a PIA to clean and the grille on my 40 isn’t fun either.

[cas3]

Wire wheels are a pain in the ass to keep clean, but if you have a 33 roadster that should eliminate all whimpering about it.

[Seth Swoboda]

Do a google search. There are soft wheel cleaners you can buy that will get in between the spokes of your wheels.

[37fatfender]

cas3 ……. Why the low blow. I ask for advice, not a derogatory comment!

[cas3]

I only meant you should be very happy to have a 33 roadster. Sorry if I worded it poorly
Happy motoring

[tubman]

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I don't see it as a "derogatory comment" at all; just a simple statement of fact (as the former owner of a set of Tru-Spokes, I should know).

I suggest someone grow a thicker skin and enjoy their car.

[37fatfender]

Wow….. I ask for advice on how to clean wire wheels, now I need a psychologist!!!! Both you senior members out to reexamine yourselves.

[sidevalve8ba]

When I had a Model A coupe I used an electric power washer on the wire wheels. Seemed to do a reasonable job on them. This power washer was an electic unit from Horrible Freight and it was not as powerful as some.

[DavidG]

Power washing or a toilet bowl brush or one spoke at a time. If you have a '32-'35 with original wheels, the spokes are part of the deal.

[pbsdaddy]

There are a couple types of brushes made for spoke wheels. Google motorcycle spke wheel cleaners and you'll come up with a bunch of them.

[glennpm]

This is my collection. The old bristle brush has a metal loop on the end which I was always leery of so I shrunk some shrink tubing over the end and hold it on with a tiny zip tie. The blue brush I just bought from Amazon, foam core with microfiber glove. Looks like it should work well.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0051MYLS4

[A bones]

Originally Posted by DavidG

Power washing or a toilet bowl brush or one spoke at a time. If you have a '32-'35 with original wheels, the spokes are part of the deal.

There Ya go, I would start at the dollar store looking for a soft bristle Bottle Brush

[ford38v8]

Originally Posted by 37fatfender

cas3 ……. Why the low blow. I ask for advice, not a derogatory comment!

Originally Posted by cas3

I only meant you should be very happy to have a 33 roadster. Sorry if I worded it poorly
Happy motoring

Misunderstandings happen sometimes. Cas3, I think most all of us understood your compliment but sadly, not 37fatfender.
Your very gracious apology confirms your good intentions.

[Ryan]

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