I wouldn't recommend taking them apart, myself....but that's just me.
Soak them in Simple Green, or Engine Brite, brush as much as you can with a stiff brush, and a toothbrush(not YOURS, of course
) , then spray them clean with water, and blow dry with compressed air(if possible). Then use a spray-on Lithium grease. If you are going to paint them, paint before using the grease.
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