Wire brushes allow cleaning car parts before applying paint or anti-corrosion agents to them. They are also used for removing old paint, adhesives, dirt and scale. Most of them are used for working on the car body, but some – to prepare tyres for repairing.

Wire brushes: 8 important facts

1. Tools suitable for rubber, tyres, in particular, treat the material very carefully. Usually, they are covered with a polyurethane coating.
2. Hand tools have a low price and are effective when working with small car parts. To eliminate significant contamination or for other labour-consuming tasks, it is better to use attachments for grinders and drills together with these tools. These accessories can have a conical, cup, wheel or pencil brush shape.
3. In the online shop, there are devices with the functional parts made of knotted or crimped wires. The first ones, for instance, are suitable for eliminating corrosion spots and polishing welds. The second ones will clean smooth surfaces carefully.
4. The efficiency and quality of the treatment largely depend on the wire thickness. The higher this parameter, the more aggressive the processing.
5. When using power tools, it is necessary to make sure that the treated workpiece and the attachment itself are securely fixed. This will help to avoid injuries.
6. Before you get down to work, it is necessary to put on a protective mask or goggles and a respirator. Small particles discharged during grinding are dangerous for eyes and airways.
7. You shouldn’t apply too much force to the tool with an attachment. There is a risk of damaging the processed part and wearing out the wire brush.
8. In order to increase the performance of the device, you can apply chemicals that soften the paintwork or rust converter to the surface of the car parts.

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