Thank you all for the great advice on the wheels. I think I'll wait a bit longer than go for a re-spoke. Frankly, I haven't closely examined the rims but I will now. I like the idea of polishing the rims and hubs on a buffer. Used to help a Jeweler friend get his stock ready for display and although it can be a dirty job it produces very satisfying results. The trick is using more than one compound...anyway, if I do buff up the hubs to a bright finish, would it be better to clear-coat them with a lacquer spray, or not? As for some pics, I'll post some soon. Thanx again.