Question for those who have brought steel wheels back to life. The wheels on my painted-over-bulk-trash-day-rescue-.22-bullet-holed Avocado... the 'Cado Kid... are actually in decent shape... some rust... nothing horrible, but enough that a simply wire brush or razor is not going to do the job. Also, the treads on both wheels have some splitting/cracking.
I typically bathe whatever I'm needing rust-free in straight vinegar, usually for several days, but I don't want to do that with the steel wheels, as it's my understanding that the acidity would not be good for the rubber treads.
I've seen the threads that say to use Evap-o-rust, or Whinck Rust Remover. For those that have used either product, do you just soak the wheels, rubber tread and all, in it? If so, has there been any negative effect on the treads?
I can get Evap-o-rust or Whinck from Harbor Freight or Fail-Mart, but I do have some CLR on hand. Has anyone used that on steel wheels? If so, is it ok to soak the whole thing (again, rubber treads and all) in it?
Regarding the rubber treads, does anyone have a good split/crack solution? I did find
this product, Zap RT on the infernets... sounds like it might be a good solution.
WKC, give me your guidance......................