I just got a new CPU cooler and it has the HDT base that's becoming so popular. The finish is a little rough, but I'm reluctant to try lapping it, with the heatpipes exposed. Does anyone have any experience or suggestions on this?
EDIT: I failed to do my research prior to posting. Question answered, for me anyway. I've seen a few pictures of damage done to the heatpipes. That was what I was afraid of. Evidently it can be done, but has to be done very carefully, and as efficiently as possible, since the heatpipes in the area are so thin. I'll just leave mine alone.
This is surely an extreme example, but ugly nevertheless.