I switched from the green scotch bright pad to a fine grit gray pad. makes a world of difference. i follow up with a stainless cleaner cloth and finish with hand polishing with a claybased plastic polish. it is super fine and just brightens the fine brushing of the fine grit gray pad.
after that its an ultrasonic cleaning, a mineral oil bath, a soak in boiling car wax, 30 minutes in the oven, let it cool, then a soft toothbrush and microfiber cloth polishing. then its as good as gen.
but as as said one direction and tape off polished areas.
I like to put the pad on a surface and draw the bracelet across the pad. makes sure it goes straight.
good luck