I have polished aluminum wheels on three cars. I wash the car like anyone else does and about every three months i hit the wheels with NeverDull (any high quality polish will do) and then wax them. I really dont think its that hard to keep them looking good.....just a little elbow grease every couple/three months. Usually takes me about an hour per wheel w/my OCD kickin in
Thinkin about getting one of those "power balls" that you can use on a drill to speed things up a bit??