I bought a set of chrome alloy rims that are in great condition but the inner rim beads are corroded pretty badly.

I stripped off the corrosion with a wire wheel that attaches to a drill and got it all off but now the beads are very uneven. I probably got a little too aggressive with the wire wheel and took off a little too much metal.

So, would it be ok to paint the beads and mount the tires, or do I have to fill and sand the beads with some type of metal filler? Or am I screwed?

 

Probably needs to be looked at by a specialist in alloy wheel restoration.

http://www.wheelcollision.com/

There's also a franchised wheel repair outfit that has people in numerous cities and areas. Look for a "KwikSilver" in your area. I have no idea how good these places are, but I've seen a trailer running around locally where I live in NJ. If I get a chance, I'll try and connect with the owner to see how much training they get.