Best way to repair/maintain a polished lipped wheel

[CTSAR]

Hey guys,
I inherited some 18" AT Italia Rivas 2 pcs wheels and tires when I bought my 2000 S4. Still have the stock wheels as well. The previous owner managed to get some curb rash on the drivers front wheel and some minor curb rub on the driver's rear. I thought about selling these, but have grown to really like how they look on the car. A few questions for you all about repair/maintaining these wheels as I've never owned a polished lipped wheel.

1. Recommendations for fixing the driver's front curb rash...pretty bad...I don't think I can polish it out. I've been told www.wheelcollision.com is the place to go. Looking for suggestions.

2. For the Driver's Rear...like I described, it is more of a curb rub not really rash. Would polishing compound be a place to start? I don't want to F up these wheels, so I'm looking for suggestions before I start.

3. As far as cleaning, what do you guys recommend? I have a hard time wetting them down and then using a soft cloth to remove the brake dust and funk from the polished lip. Seems like the funk on the lip lightly scratches the finish when I wipe it. Again...recommendations?

Thanks for your help.

[98a4]

1. that is prob the best place to go
2. light sandpaper and you can work it out yourself
3. Mothers polish like once every 2 weeks...its a pain but it keeps mine blingin` and the water beads off. Use soft 100% cotton rags, the yellow ones at advanced autoparts are great.

[MikekiM]

First find out if the lips are painted clear or not.
If they're painted there isn't anything you can do, as you'll have to respray the clear on them.

If they're NOT painted, then sanding and polishing will do wonders on the lip.
Depending on the severity of the damage, heavy sanding to start, then work your way to higher and higher grit sandpaper, followed by polishing compound.

[CTSAR]

Thanks for your replies.

Oscar..or anyone else: Do you know if lip on the AT Italia Rivas 2pcs rims you guys sell is polished or painted? Thanks.