Freewheel rusted after cleaning

FSPTN
FSPTN Posts: 13
edited August 2017 in Workshop
I cleaned my Carrera TDF's freewheel with an ordinary cog-cleaning brush and some Muc-Off, then I decided to clean my old bike's freewheel too, but I used a wire brush. The old bike's freewheel had started rusting the next day. Was it something to do with the wire brush?

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Yep, the wire brush damaged the protective coating so the steel underneath can now rust.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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