I covered most of the frame with a 3M product. The material is similar to the "clear bra" used on the front of a car. I measured the surfaces I planned to protect, brought them to Tankslapperz.com (as he was local) and he sent them to me in the mail for $20.00. They apply easier to an unbuilt frame as cables and components make it hard to access. They come in shiny and matte finishes and have lasted well for a year and a half.