branding iron

Step 3 Clean spokes

Next you'll need to clean the spokes.
Depending on the condition of the wheel some spokes will be filthy. I chose to only use the spokes which didn't have any huge grease marks or damage.

I started by using a a commercially available steel wool impregnated with detergent, however any abrasive cleaner should work. This may or may not remove all the grease and grime.
The next step was to use emery cloth (or other metal sanding paper). I placed my emery cloth inside an old dishtowel and rubbed away on each spoke for a solid minute or two until they were clean and shiny.

Comments

[Jimmy Proton]

acid wash?

[mikeasaurus]

sure, any method to remove grime and grease. You still may need to use an abrasive like steel wool after.

[Jimmy Proton]

yeah