im sure he doesnt mind...

but here you go.

Hi James...you just need a few supplies:

Wet/dry sandpaper in several grits, I'd get 400,600,1000,1500
Some fine (000 or 0000) steel wool
Some Mother's Mag and Aluminum Polish
Rags

Starting with the 400 grit wet/dry, sand the stem wet until you remove all traces of existing scratches. Switch to the 600, do the same...1000 then 1500. Then take your steel wool and rub it all over nicely, it should smooth out well. Now, if you want a more satin finish, stop with the 0000 steel wool. If you want shiny go at it with the Mothers...little on the rag, rub like hell, buff off, repeat. The more you polish the shinier it will get.



-Keith