After removing some of the paint and sanding, it has been lightly polished with compound. Further polishing with Piccal or similar products should make it shine. I think it looks pretty good in combination with the original khaki green color. Please consider this item only if you understand that it is a used item. Please note that the packaging will be recycled materials. Please understand that we cannot accept returns, refunds, or complaints after purchase. Thank you for viewing. Area fishing, mountain stream, trout, fly, dry fly, nymph, steel, brown, rainbow, char, landlocked salmon, Japanese dace, hachis, bluegill, bass, Kotak, Orvis, Ken, Shimano, Daiwa