Quote Originally Posted by NeverBend View Post
If they don't retard or remove oxidation then you're shining the problem rather than addressing it.

I've never been keen on the chemicals in my mouth so I don't use polish on the stem but whichever works the best or gives you the best value makes sense.

Pete
Good point Pete. I only use this kind of polish on stems that are just dull, not starting to turn greenish tan from oxidation. Like you say, I wouldn't want to polish the oxidized layer.