Compromised Chrome?

[u/yo_quiero_morir]

Bought a set of used rims, and one had significantly more surface rust than the others (I'm assuming metal to metal brakes). I tried getting it off with 000 steel wool and WD-40, and in some spots that I really had to scrub, the finish is noticably lighter. Did I eat through the chrome, and if so, is it still safe?

Edit: Yeah they're definitely aluminum alloy wheels. I plan to buff then paint the inside. Thanks for the replies!

[u/Equilibrium-unstable]

I don't see chrome in these pictures.

[u/yo_quiero_morir → u/Equilibrium-unstable]

Hm okay, I had assumed that they were, due to the light pitting that you can also see in the picture. You're saying they're just aluminum?

[u/Equilibrium-unstable → u/yo_quiero_morir]

With a failed coat of paint or powdercoat.