I'd try sanding and polishing your head too.
What is the finish on the brake levers - polished or matt
How long have you been cycling? By the sounds of it you are not very experienced, your bike is probably going to be involved in more crashes so fuck polishing the levers.
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I'd try sanding and polishing your head too.
What is the finish on the brake levers - polished or matt
How long have you been cycling? By the sounds of it you are not very experienced, your bike is probably going to be involved in more crashes so fuck polishing the levers.