i dont see anything wrong with them either. just another bad rap because of a few bad apples. i have thousands of miles on mine and the way they came from the factory. after cleaning them up well. if there are no issues found with them and they're in usable condition just give them three coats of paint with a good brush and mini roller. it's low cost, easy to touch up and if you get a flat they'll need repainting anyway
. as for plating them i dont see the need or the expense. im always complimented on how my wheels look. a painter i am not but i took extra time and care when doing my wheels and since i live on dirt they are holding up well from flying stones.
