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What is the starting cost/average restoration for a 69 three spoke (wood) wheel?It's in pretty nice shape only one crack or seperation.
Thanks Joe

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I have a Good 69 wood grain wheel that has been sitting for sometime and the spokes have some medium/light surface rust starting.
WHAT would be a Good thing to use on them???
A liquid cleaner, 000 steel wool, SOS pad, etc????
It has rust right up against the wood part and I don't want to damage the wood.
Thanks for any suggestions you can give me.
David

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Hi David, any mild cleaning agent or gel rust remover will get light surface rust off. Whenever you rub the spokes with anything always go down the length of the spokes, never in circles or across the spokes.

For any rust spots in pits and along the recessed lines down the length of the spokes and around the rectangular openings in the spokes you can use a bamboo skewer to pick out the rust. The bamboo is hard enough to dislodge the corrosion but soft enough not to damage/scratch the plating. A pointed skewer is great for rubbing off that surface rust up near the rim too. The strands on the length of the bamboo are fairly tough so you can put a little metal cleaner on the rust, let it soften any crud for a while and then use the skewer to rub off the rust and such.

Once all the rust is removed to your satisfaction you can use a non abrasive metal cleaner on the spokes followed by carnuba wax. Spread the wax all over the spokes and let it dry thoroughly before buffing with a soft rag or microfiber towel.

If you've been careful the spokes will come out with a beautiful satin sheen that will be protected by the wax.

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Thanks Doug for the tips.
I will have to try it after we get back from the races this weekend.
Any brand of product you like Best???
Thanks Again.
David

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Your Welcome David! Good Luck at the track this weekend

I use a rust removing gel made by Dominion Sure Seal ltd. It's just an off the shelve product that is available at Canadian Tire here in Canada. I'm sure there is something similar at any one of the many auto stores in your area.It's made for removing rust from any plated surface and leaves a protective coating to prevent further problems.

I also use Mothers mag polish. Remember never use a mechanical polishing device (Dremel etc ...) as they are too aggressive and will leave the surface too shiny. The best material I found is microfiber cloth and make sure you only rub down the length of the spokes, never in circles or across the spoke.

For extra protection a bit of Carnuba wax will seal the deal.