Methods for restoring wheels

[Kudzupatch]

Looked and looked and have about decided to spend some money and time on the factory wheels instead of buy new ones. Not to impressed with most new wheels and the the ones I do like are way more than I want to spend.

I painted the 'spokes' on these red and really like the way they looked. But the clear coat is apparently giving up and I need to do something to make them 'shine' again.





They are a machined finish and clear coated it appears. I would like to strip and polish so they shine. I really think that would be a good looks, but the center cap is plastic and I see no way to do anything 'polish' it. Anyone know if there are other center caps that fit? Or some way to get a 'polished' finish on the center caps?

Unless someone has a great idea on the center caps I am thinking I will end up stripping them, as in giving them a good cleaning. Once the aluminum is clean, repaint the spokes red and then clear coating them again.

If anyone has any tips or ideas I would love to hear them.