Cleaning finish off of a new neck?

[TeleMark]

I got my new neck in the post last week.  I have done a preliminary build, but don't want to start any setup process before I evaluate the frets.  What is the best way to remove the finish from SS frets (maple fretboard, so frets have lacquer over them.  I don't want to use steel wool or sandpaper for risk of damaging the finish.

 

[bagman67]

you can lay tape down between the frets and use steel wool, or the old Leo Fender ghetto trick of a nail with a notch filed out of the edge of the nailhead.  Or you can start playing and let the strings abrade the finish off.

 

[TeleMark]

you can lay tape down between the frets and use steel wool, or the old Leo Fender ghetto trick of a nail with a notch filed out of the edge of the nailhead.  Or you can start playing and let the strings abrade the finish off.

Yep. playing with exaggerated/aggressive string bends is what I have been doing.  Do you think a buffing wheel on a Dremel would get rid of any residue on the slopes of the frets?