[jghn]

I love my Lodge but modern cast irons like Lodge can never get that true non-stick texture that people talk about, although it can reach a not bad level [1]

[1] https://www.seriouseats.com/the-truth-about-cast-iron#toc-my...

[arcticbull]

This guy seemed to manage. Here's a video of an egg cooked on a cast iron skillet without oil. [1]

It doesn't have to be absolutely perfect without oil - a thin coat will yield perfectly comparable results.

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33OaD3RikXo

[tass]

You can sand them as a DIY project. I haven’t done this myself but am now considering it after reading how easy it is.

[snazz]

Just wear a respirator if you do, that dust isn’t good for you :)