Removing paint & clear from Aluminum

I ended up picking up some "project" wheels. They are 18" Bullitts, but are factory painted SILVER with clear. Perfect condition, but I think they look a bit plain as is, but the price was right! I'm thinking of proceding in one of three ways:

1.) Use as is, they look nice, but don't shine like polished Bullitts do!
2.) Polish the outer lip, scuff rest of wheel and paint (maybe black?)
3.) REMOVE all factory clear and paint, buff and polish wheel

Any suggestions? I'm thinking about stripping the paint first, just to see how the AL looks. I figure I can always go back and add paint fairly easy. Is there an easy way to strip the paint without damaging the Aluminum finish?

I'll post a picture up tomorrow. They are Ford. Tag on the inside of the wheel (where it would be hidden by tire) states 18x8.5 for the size and something like "Painted Bullitt" for the finish.

If you didn't really know the difference, or from a distance, they do look polished. But they are not!

So you think they would have to be blasted then polished? What about using chemicals? I guess I'm leaning towards painting them in that case!

Edit: I'll go snap a couple pictures right now while I have time...

OK, here are the pictures of the mystery wheels!

First, here is a picture of the finish. Definitly painted and cleared. It is silver, not a silver flake like the 17" wheels have.
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Second, here is a picture of the TPMS with fomoco logo and Ford is printed on the strap.
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And finally, here is the above mentioned tag, even has the suppliers contact - name and phone number. Hey, maybe I should give Keith Spikes a call himself and ask whats up!
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