There is another thread about polishing on the forum. I posted pics of my sd40ve I can't post them here cuz I'm on my phone. I polished the barrel and painted the -40s&W on it blue. It looks nice and clean and not to flashy in my opinion. I'm trying to decide if I Should Polish the serrated grip spots on slide and paint the ridges only blue and white. Might just use some finger nail Polish to see what it looks like before I do it permanent. Might post pictures this evening if I can get to it. Also I like the polished magazine. That was a good idea and a very shiny job .