I didn't say it wasn't real, I'm saying it is irrelevant. A bike that is stored outside is one thing, a bike that is merely waiting to be ridden again the next day is another. Is the o.p. going to stage a cover at each end of their commute or just at work? Which would be the end likely to get any sun damage. Or are they going to ride around with a 2lb. bike cover in... ... know what... I think I'm done trying to explain myself. It's clear as day what I mean. And... I've got C&V iron from the 80's that haven't received any coddling that are still rocking their factory paint. If any of them earn it I will treat them to a powdercoating as close to the OEM color as I can find and call it very good.