Originally Posted by
FBinNY
If he restores it pristine condition, he'll have to worry about getting the first scratch all over again. It's been my experience that people that people enjoy their bikes more when they stop worrying about them.
+1 I enjoy my bikes... and really love keeping them clean and as nice as possible. But those nicks and dings are also a part of cycling. I touch up what damage I can. Other imperfections I Just accept as the signs of wear that they are.