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It will get worse over time - but maybe that is better than throwing money at it and still not being happy?
You can never make old material new again unfortunately.
Make sure anyone who sits there does not have wallets and phones in their pockets.
Don't let them sit on the seat belt buckles...
I put on a reproduction steering wheel purchased from Year One.
I found the wheel had several little issues before we could get it fitted. It was a fine repop and now looks nice and works good.
I could find no video - I used still pics from the internet and worked it out.
I saw a video of restoring an E body door mirror and the mirror had to be removed(broken) to gain access to the mechanism. Maybe the interior mirror is made the same way - mirror glass glued in last.
Hope this helps.
I have seen some doors panels made by an upholstery shop that were really well done.
They were formed/swaged like originals (not sure of correct term)
They obviously were not original but they looked sharp.
Something to look in to.
If you are not happy with the finish practice on an old junk piece of trim until you get it how you want it.
That stainless trim is thin to start off with and you can polish it wafer thin pretty easily.
What I had success with is Scotchbrite wheels (green and then brown) then a soft mop. Final...
A haze or loss of lustre indicates your final stage is re-scratching the surface.
Your final mop should be very soft and you only lightly buff the work on it.
Only use the mop for stainless if it has ever been used to polish steel or aluminium discard.
Also put the work aside for a hour or two...