I had already used 0000 steel wool, have polished it and then waxed it. What is left I think I can get with a 1500 grit paper. Its really not that bad. Thanks Mar-K for your input. I'll have to keep the scotch-brite in mind.
I had a nice slooow grinder but it was a cheapo that bit the dust....and the hand held one went in the junk pile. No use keeping something to cuss every time you pick it up...and my 1/2 hp regular grinder I bought in 1986 is still running but its to fast.
Maybe time to break down and get me another nice hand held.
Thanks again fellows. I appreciate the comments and guidance.