I have some volks and there's waterspots on the lips that are really hard to get out by towel. They've been stripped and resurfaced before so I believe I can use solvents or a metal polisher, but don't want to take a risk unless I know for sure.

 

You can use P21s wheel cleaner.

 

just use soap water wax or glass cleaner for a little extra kick

 

Glass cleaner is good for chrome rims. Also you use it for light dusting.

 

A good metal polish and some MF towels along with a couple hours of work will do the job if they are bare aluminum as you claim

 

Cool, thanks for the tips.