Try some rust removal gel next and see how the stem looks after that, it may look OK. Try the gentlest approach first, you can always wire wool or rechrome if that doesn't look good enough.
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Try some rust removal gel next and see how the stem looks after that, it may look OK. Try the gentlest approach first, you can always wire wool or rechrome if that doesn't look good enough.