Mine were stripped and edges polished when I bought the bike. Looks great when shined up, but they're a pita to polish. Not sure how well clear lacquer will stick on bare polished metal.
I have been using a clear (Duplicolor) wheel coating on the hardware of my old Norton restoration. Might try some of that nest time it needs tires.
* Last updated by: Danno on 1/19/2018 @ 6:25 AM *
'07 CPB Blue; ZGST windscreen with MRA X-screen adjustable spoiler, tube bar adaptor, PC III, ATRE,BMC air filter, modified stock seat with 2nd Look cover,Scorpion Flame Ti slip-ons, Galfer rotors front and rear, braided-stainless lines, C-F 10R front fender, C-F hugger, C-F inner fairing panels, painted foreman's fins with faux C-F inlay, polished rim lips wired for heated gear and accessories, Givi V35 side bags and E41 topcase with SW-Motech qd mounts