has anyone taken the paint off the rack and buffed the aluminum?

The thought never crossed my mind... Like everyone else's i'm sure, mine are peeling at the nut/bolt points... but I would expect to get a new set if mine ever get to that point. Post a pic if you try it... i'd be curious to see how the aluminum/plastic color scheme looks

I dont know anyone who has done that but many have herculined them or painted them black.