Greetings from a newbie,

I've got a neat old Univega Alpina Uno, in excellent condition. The whole frame is chromed. There is a little rust in a few places, such as seat post triangle union and fork crown. I've used phosphoric acid to treat these areas.

Question. Is clear coat a reasonable solution for preserving this frame?

I know waxing is important, but a bit difficult for these hard to reach areas and i thought clear coat might also help preserve the decals.

Feedback appreciated.

Cheers,
Mark