My 2014 2.0T wheels started looking bad. Clear coat was coming of in spots and some curb damage. I painted the wheels by just using Rustoleum flat Black. I didn't have to remove the tires from the rim, I did remove the wheel though. I used a wire brush and wet sanded. I placed index cards between the rim and tires, and applied two coats. So far so good and looks so much better.
Wheels were all beat up
Clear coat coming off
Wheels were all beat up
Clear coat coming off