Corroded tube pins - need help

Dekay, the pins don't connect right to the glass, btw. (on an Octal tube)

otherwise, good thoughts re: how to clean. a dremel can be helpful too, though it takes a steady hand.

-Ed

Marakanetz`s point with the black residue inside the glass is not correct. The black "stuff" is normal in any working tube. One more the other less, so no sweat here. But you should keep away from EVERY stuff which cleans your pin by adding some chemicals may it be Pepsi or Coke or whatever!!
Try it with very fine sanding paper. Get somebody to carefully hold the tube because you need two hands to guide the paper around the pin and then carefully pull gently back and fro.
From what you describe I strongly recommend to get rid of that tube. A bad contact in one of my McIntosh MC2000's tubes took the amp down by dying because you NEVER will get back full contact once the pin is corroded. So you bettter avoid trouble with your amp with a new tube.
Good luck!

The best thing to remove corrosion I've found is actually vinegar. Wet a Q-tip with some and give it a try. Be sure to clean again after with alcohol...works GREAT!

After you remove the corrosion, you might consider tinning the pin with solder to protect the metal. Otherwise the corrosion will be back. I would not attempt this unless you are adept at soldering.

What is Scotch-Brite (the 100% Irish need not reply)?