Foot rest brackets - any tips for restoring the shine?

[Fiddlesticks]

My foot peg hangers/brackets were looking a bit mottled, so I started scrubbing away...

 

The good news is that the muck has come off... The bad news is so has what was left of the shiny finish. I think this may have been some kind of laquer.

 

To be honest, they do look better now they are a uniform colour,  but if anyone has an idea as to how to get them shiny again, can you share?

[Mickly]

Autosol and lots of elbow grease will get the shine back but it won’t last, you’ll need to clear coat it to maintain the shine…. Or have them plated. 

[Old-codger]

Get them powder coated and save all the hassle.