In the 1980's you used to be able to get some really good paint for alloy wheels from Halfords and other motor factors. The Gold was especially good giving a really professional looking finish really easily, if the wheels were marked during tyre changes they were easy to touch up with just a quick rub down and spray over. Not seen it for years, anyone know if they still do it (think it was called Gun Coat or something like that)
Been thinking of getting a second hand set of wheels and having them done gold myself, with new tyres and new bearings etc, I believe there are a few good places up in the North West near me, will have to do a google search.