Rod Rings

I dusted off my old surf rod and first appearnces suggest that my 30 year old glass fibre blanks may still have what it takes. The proof of the pudding will obviously be in the compression when its loaded up behind a 4oz lead and big bait. The one thing I did notice however is that the chrome covering on the budget (cheap) rings is now not so smooth. The question is though is it worth reringing the rod (compared to the price of a new cheapish rod), will the rough surface affect the line or is it woth trying to polish the internal surfaces. I would appreciate any suggestions anyone may have.