Originally Posted by
chrisb71
What helped me:
1. scratch up your bike
2. enjoy riding without worry on your now non-perfect bike
it's the first scratch that hurts, once you're over that you'll be able to park outside
Try getting some cheap, black tempura paint at the art or hobby store. Hit the frame, wheels and parts with it here and there, just to blotch it up and make it look grungy.
That way it looks like a beater, and you can always remove it later with water and soap.