What's the best way to clean vacuum tube pins?

What's the best way to clean the pins on NOS tubes? Are there any cleaning products out there or cleaning methods that work well?

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albertporter Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,927 posts 01-17-2013 at 07:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 01-17-13: Jperry Albert, could you provide the model number you use? I clicked the link and there were a number of alternatives. I use the blue metal body version, and purchase refills by the bag. Model is E111/C Metal Body Coarse FybRglass® Eraser. Here is a link to the page Eraser company has for that product: http://www.eraser.com/products/component-preparation-equipment-product/e111c-metal-body-coarse-fybrglass-eraser-2/
rbrowne Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 173 posts 01-18-2013 at 07:57am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You can find fiberglass eraser pens at your local Radio Shack. I one they currently stock is a bit different than the one I used years ago to clean tube pins. Here's a link: Pro-Grade Abrasive Fiberglass Pen
jperry Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,408 posts 01-18-2013 at 11:26am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks for the link Albert and thanks for the Radio Shack alterative Rbrowne
jedinite24 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,502 posts 01-22-2013 at 06:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete To clean tube pins I'm going to try this kit from Caig http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/CAIG-LABORATORIES-SK-GXMD-/200-460