I just got a pair from Cresta, and they are the same, so it would seem the "new" stock is Matt Black(not a real problem, if you buy a pair).:zlove:
Brasso http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brasso http://www.andybudd.com/archives/2006/01/removing_ipod_nano_scratches_a_photo_essay/ Engineers use it to polish plastic all the time. It's great for scratched CD's too.