Originally Posted by
kbarch
Seems to me that any level of sheen will loose its "like new" look at about the same rate. Shiny gets dull and dull gets shiny, but what really makes something look less fresh is the eventual inconsistency of the finish, because every point on the frame is not subject to the same level of wear or exposure.
It is relatively easy to re-polish a smooth finish, but pretty much impossible to restore a matte finish, short of a sandblaster or repaint.