Best Abrasive Wheel Brushes of 2025

"I use these brushes for cleaning automotive electrical connections and lamp sockets. They don’t last very long when used hard, but that’s expected since the wire bristles are fine. I always ensure to wear an apron and eye protection to avoid any accidents!"

"Initially, I bought these to detail my engine compartment. They were smaller than I anticipated, and I went through them quickly, especially the brushes with perpendicular wires. While they did the job, I ended up with little metal wires everywhere. Definitely use goggles!”

"I found this kit to be a good value. The brushes fit my tool well and held up better than I expected. I appreciate not having bristles flying off like with similar products. However, I always use eye protection just to be safe.”

"I was initially skeptical about these brushes, but I needed something quickly while traveling. To my surprise, the quality was impressive, matching a more expensive single unit I had purchased locally. They worked well in both directions, and with the hex shank, they didn’t slip at all. Switching directions made them quite aggressive at removing rust from metal. I would definitely buy them again!"

"We bought these brushes to tackle the rust on our black stone griddle top, and let me tell you, they did the job without any issues! The variety of sizes made it easy to reach all the crevices. Definitely worth the investment and very durable!"

"These brushes have been great for cleaning my dog's stainless steel water bowls. They collect algae from sitting in the sun, and these brushes fit my drills perfectly, making it easy to restore them to a shiny, new appearance. I expected them to fall apart, but they haven’t lost any bristles! I really recommend wearing protective goggles while using them, but I’ve found them to be as good as anything out there, and they haven’t rusted despite being used in wet conditions. Five stars for me!"

"I used these brushes to clean the underside of my mower deck with the coarsest grit. It was slow going, but I avoided steel brushes. I've found other uses for them in the coming months."

"I switched from metal wire wheels to these brushes, and I'm so glad I did! I cleaned a full set of aluminum auto wheels that were covered in 7 years of grime. After two hours, they looked like new, and the brushes seemed virtually unused!"

"I tried these brushes for stripping paint from furniture, but unfortunately, they did absolutely nothing for me. I ended up returning them."

"I found these to be a great product for sanding lived edge wood. They get into all the hard-to-reach places and hold up really well."

"I purchased a box of these to help with removing paint from furniture, but the nylon bristles just beat on the paint without removing it."

"I used these nylon wheel brushes and while they were minimally effective on rusty metal, they worked surprisingly well for removing paint from wood."

“I found the variety of grit levels in this nylon wheel brush set extremely useful for different tasks, especially in removing rust and paint.”

“The brushes hold up well during use, making them a reliable choice for light sanding and surface preparation.”

"I finally received the product and tried it. As a woodcarver, it's perfect for my sanding needs. Thanks for the help!"

"I bought this set for a table base I was making from a tree branch. It excelled at cleaning rough barn boards quickly and easily, particularly with the 120 grit wheel."

"I used these for cleaning the bark on a live edge wood bowl, starting with #80 grit to remove loose particles and moving to #600 grit. It left a smooth surface ready for finishing oil."

"I used a soft wire brush from Forney in my Makita drill and it made quick work of old paint and tarnish on the bolts for my truck's differential cover. The quality and price were great, and with Amazon's quick delivery, my experience was excellent. I now recommend Forney products."

"I found it works as expected; the fine wires effectively removed loose paint from metal parts without scratching the steel substrate. It left a nice, even satin finish, and I was impressed that no wires came off during 15 minutes of buffing."

"While I generally use Black & Decker wire wheel brushes, I tried this one and noticed it doesn't last as long and isn't nearly as good as the Black & Decker options. However, it did serve its purpose."

"I love the high-quality materials used in this product. It feels very durable and looks stylish!"

"The fit is really comfortable, and I think the price is affordable for such quality!"

"I was really pleased with these brushes, especially for the price. They are indeed solid brass, unlike many others that are just brass-coated steel. Using them on both steel and aluminum small engine parts didn't cause any damage, and they did a great job of removing grime. They even polished the metal a bit, which was a nice surprise. While they didn't do much with paint, some aircraft stripper helped out. I appreciated the different sizes and shapes, although I found the wheels worked better than the cups. After using them for a couple of hours, I noticed some brass wire coming off, but they were still in good shape to use again. Overall, a very reasonable price for solid brass brushes."

"While I thought these brushes would take off rust quickly, they were a bit too soft for fast work. I also mistakenly thought they had a hex end when I ordered them, but they still worked fine with my standard drill. They did the job, just not as quickly as I hoped."

"When I thought I ruined my stainless steel skillet by burning popcorn, these brushes came to the rescue. While it wasn't easy, I was able to save it without scratching the surface since brass is softer than steel. They are affordable compared to replacing the skillet, and even if I only use them this once, they've been worth the money for me."

"I found this product to be a good value for the price. Although I had to make some modifications for balance and safety, I would definitely order again."

"I used this to clean some rusty tools, and it worked very well with some vapor rust. I'm pleased with the results."

"Initially, I bought this for my angle grinder, but it turned out to be too thick. However, I will use it on my bench grinder, so it's not useless. The quality is good."