Originally Posted by
wrk101
Short answer: Never.
Correct.
To improve
longevity, you never need to repaint. Wax, WD-40 and just plain oil are popular choices for protecting bare metal.
To improve aesthetics is another story and I go with whatever floats the owners boat.
This bike is about 40% bare metal. I use wax to protect it.
Frejus001 by
iabisdb, on Flickr