When metal rusts, you'll find loose iron ... heavy rust or removing rust from crevices where a wire brush can't reach, put a wire wheel on your power drill and attack the rust with that.

Of course, there are a number of difficulties that prevent you from simply substituting metal wire for your ... but found a standard wire feeder wheel from a welder worked better.

Wire-brush the rusted areas down to the bare metal. Then, lightly scuff all the painted areas around the entire wheel, including areas near the tire bead and lug nuts. Slow down around the valve ...