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Cleaning up a lever cap - JimReed@Tallahassee - 09-28-2017 I was in the boneyard today and scrounged a #78 lever cap to use on my #72 frankenplane user. Then I went to visit my slow speed grinder which has a Scotchbrite wheel attached. As you can see, the lever cap is "less than pristine." But a minute on the wheel made the screw head bright again. Then I used a regular SB pad on the body and followed up with some Johnsons paste wax. Ahh. That's much better. And it only took a few minutes. RE: Cleaning up a lever cap - Tynyyn - 09-28-2017 Where did you purchase the SB pad? I've been looking at Lowes and HD but its been a no-go. RE: Cleaning up a lever cap - JimReed@Tallahassee - 09-28-2017 I got my last one from that famous on line auction site. It cost about $30. Look for "deburring wheel" RE: Cleaning up a lever cap - AHill - 09-28-2017 It always amazes me when something old is cleaned up and looking new and shiny again. On another note, I'm a couple of months away from relocating from the left coast to Orlando.  I am going to miss the dry, rustless environment I currently enjoy, but I won't miss high taxes, high gas prices, and state income tax.  I'm fortunate this move is paid for by my company. RE: Cleaning up a lever cap - JimReed@Tallahassee - 09-28-2017 From the left coast to the best coast. Welcome to FL.