Regarding the pivot points and lubrication, I just came across this short video on YouTube (TerryBikes) that might be useful. I'd like to find one of those needle-nosed bottle droppers if anyone knows where to get one. (That's probably not what they are called, which is why I can't find it!)

Here's the video: http://youtu.be/N9i0WtvUjD8

Also, lemon Pledge for polishing the frame? I wouldn't have guessed that.