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I don't know about mechanically Red, I do them by hand....
usually 800 - 2000 grit then an X-fine micro-mesh rub down....
Then MAAS and finally Renaissance Wax it leaves them pretty much looking...

If we had pics ?????

The scales you are talking about are commonly refered to as "Slick Black"
They can be sanded, polished, and waxed, to look almost perfect again I just did three sets last...