Vin,
75% of all Shrifters are sold brushed. Since they are exposed to heavy physical contact, scratches and swirls are inevitable. The brushed finish can be easily touched up with some scotchbrite. It's not so easy to remove swirls and scrathes from polished units without making a mess. I caution everyone at the time of purchase and 25% choose polished anyway. Paddles, in particular, are subject to fingerprints, swirls and scratches.
If you're on the fence, I have a polished unit that is in perfect condition except that the hub was accidentlly machined in such a way that the transmisster is on top--at the 12 o clock position instead of on bottom at the six o clock position. Other than this oddity--which actually looks cool--the unit is in perfect condition and priced $100 off. $475 instead of $575. It's a one of a kind piece that's looking for the right home. Supplied with polished Stealth paddles. If you receive it and decide that you prefer brushed, just hit it with some red scotchbrite.
100% satisfaction guaranteed warranty still applies. Excellent choice of steering wheels.
