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Old 07-17-09 | 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by RobbieTunes
Dremel tool with attachments (no grinding, take your time)
Flexible metal file, Emory board.
Sandpaper
Steel wool from fine to 0000
Fine wire brush
Safety glasses
A good eye
Patience.

You can acheive great improvement in the "cleanliness" of the lugs, but don't wipe it out by powdercoating, unless you can find a guy who appreciates it and can go thinner....
+1 on the Dremel. If they are the "fancy" Nervex lugs, the Dremel will help you navigate the complex curves. When working with tools that remove metal..go slow. You can always remove more metal..you can't add it back if you overdo it.
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