(Re)brushing lug tops?

[e30m3]

You guys have any luck getting the "factory" machine-finish back on top of the lugs? I can't find a sandpaper that properly mimics the look (I want it to look like the attached pic). Seem to recall having read about Scotch-brite "red" pads (the green ones don't get it quite right, either). Thoughts? Tips?

[jmb]

Bergeon makes a rubberized abrasive block (in three grits) for doing this.  I use the "medium" block and get pretty decent results.

[SSTEEL]

19 minutes ago, jmb said:

Bergeon makes a rubberized abrasive block (in three grits) for doing this.  I use the "medium" block and get pretty decent results.

I also use the Bergeon Medium block for lug brushing, but have also found a cheaper version that works well too..

 

https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/garryflex-abrasive-blocks?code=P4935

[jmb]

Considerably cheaper, thanks!

[e30m3]

14 hours ago, SSTEEL said:

I also use the Bergeon Medium block for lug brushing, but have also found a cheaper version that works well too..

 

https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/garryflex-abrasive-blocks?code=P4935

Sorry, that link doesn’t work for me - can you tell me which grit I’m going for? Thx!

[e30m3]

Scratch that - just got it to work. Phone didn't like it for some reason. 120 grit it is.

[Dlf]

You can pick up emery boards for cheap from ofrei, casker etc, if you’re on a tight budget, they work well.

[jmb]

The rubberized block is more "forgiving" as to technique...

[the_rymeister]

Hi guys looking at purchasing some blocks to as have a scratch on the lug of one of my subs, I couldn’t get the links to work either but have found several blocks for sale, which grit would you recommend ?


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[Sogeha]

Did you try a,cape cod cloth first?

 

[SSTEEL]

1 hour ago, the_rymeister said:

Hi guys looking at purchasing some blocks to as have a scratch on the lug of one of my subs, I couldn’t get the links to work either but have found several blocks for sale, which grit would you recommend ?


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120 grit, go to cousins website, and enter P4935 in the search box.

[k4jun]

1 minute ago, SSTEEL said:

120 grit, go to cousins website, and enter P4935 in the search box.

Is it a correct grit for both: 5-digits and 6-digits lugs?

 

Read somewhere that Bergeon has different discs for SubC, but I don't know the details.

[the_rymeister]

120 grit, go to cousins website, and enter P4935 in the search box.

Thank you appreciate the help


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[e30m3]

For the US-based people, I went with these "Sandflex" bars from amazon. The medium worked fantastically. I recommend starting from the inside of the lug so as not to ruin whatever chamfer you may have.