New spokes on rear with Bendix kickback how to match front spokes

I'm going to lace a Bendix kickback 2 speed hub onto a 56 Schwinn Hornet with enameled S7 rims. I just received the new spokes from Memory Lane. Uh oh although they are plated (not stainless) they are very shiny. I think it is going to look strange with a rear wheel with shiny new spokes and a front wheel with 60 year old spokes.

What options to do I have?
- Obviously I can order new spokes and re lace the front wheel to match. I don't really feel like doing this'

- How long will it take for the new plated rear spokes to get some patina on them to start matching the original spokes on the front wheel?

- I read some threads about aging spokes. Salt water was mentioned. What do you guys think about this?

Thanks.

One option would be to find some new old stock for the rear wheelset. They will not be nice and shiny. I have maybe 3 boxes of the Union 080 rustless in a dull gray finish 10 9/16" if you want to trade.

The look like these. http://www.ebay.com/itm/vtg-lot-285...840?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27fa0fc838

If Gary doesn't I have some nice used ones or a little nicer NOS ones.

Thanks for the replies. Memory Lane sold me 10 1/4" plated. I think they are 14 gauge 2.0mm