How can I remove artifacts when using 3D Extrude & Bevel?

Hi All,
I don't have much experience in Illustrator, and I'm experiencing an issue with the 3D Extrude & Bevel effect. Namely, there are "artifacts" where the anchor points lie on the paths.
Here's a sample:
You may need to zoom in on this image to see them, but there are thin white lines that bisect the extrusion where the anchor points lie. There are also abrupt changes in the appearance of the extrusion at these same points. These anomalies don't appear in Illustrator, and it's only when I convert to an image or PDF that they show up.
Is there any way to remove these artifacts using this effect? And if not, is there a different (better?) way to achieve the same effect?
Thanks in advance, and I'll be happy to provide more info if need be.
Sam

Hi Kurt,
I'm using version CS3. I'll be happy to provide the .ai file, but I'm not sure how to do it. I'm not seeing any options for adding an attachment. Please let me know how to go about doing it, and I'll follow up.
Thanks,
Sam

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