Many thanks to all the folks that looked at their wheels. I don't dislike the rough finish - it's just another mark of character absent in so many modern things. I was just curious to see if I had a particularly bad set. And I've learnt quite a lot about alloy wheel technology: eg: lots of interesting info here:
Casting:
https://www.tirerack.com/upgrade-garage/how-are-wheels-constructed

https://www.xometry.com/resources/casting/low-pressure-casting/
Forging


Dave
Blue 4/4 1969, Green +4 1953, (different) Green +8 1977