RE: Painting wheels?
there is a very easy way to remove chrome, oven cleaner (easy off) is perfect for this just let it soak awile and watch the chrome wash away(you may need to use a tooth brush for tight spaces)
i have used this trick many times on 1/24 scale model cars and the chrome washes away in minutes but it may take longer because im sure this is a higher quality chrome plating but it should still work
when you use die on wheels does it turn out gloss or flat black?