the nice thing about these wheels, the only crustyness on them is just the rubber junk left on the bead seats, and the dirt and usual crap on the back sides.
as to the cop wheels, they are ready to mount tires, and the paint on the inner rim and back side is good to go. unless one wants to re-paint the silver powder coat on the face.
i guess i need to take a few pictures and post, in case anyone here is interested and will be going to carlisle.