How do I create a 3D 'SHINY' Globe in illustrator?

Hopefully someone can help.
I know how to create a globe using 3D Revolve & Map Art & placing a map image on top...
But I am trying to get a glassy/shiny effect on it I cant add a gradient to it as you cant when 3D Mapping. I have tried adding white shines using the opacity masks but it doesnt seem to look much better.
Anyone got any ideas or advice for me?
Thanks!!!

I would do it a little differently using of course the same technique but with the shade art option check i the map art dialog and not so many highlights but controlling each highlight separately.

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