05-06-2018, 12:04 AM
I have no direct experience with how Austin originally dealt with spokes and wheels. However on motorcycles, such as my Velocettes, the spokes and nipples were always plated. This was usually in cad as it is hard and is easy to paint. I've still got a couple of spokes and although they are now a dull gray, they have not corroded.
Erich in Seattle
Erich in Seattle