Technically you didn't have to use the anodize stripper if you were going to do a complete polish anyway. But since you did it, it should save you a few minutes with the sanding. You said your bike is a 2002, so you probably don't have any pits. If the metal is cast aluminum you want to start with the 80grit greaseless, but if it is already relatively smooth just start with 240. After you have obtained a uniform finish you can go to the emery compound. Use brown after emery, then white for your final finish.
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