Survey: Do you add Protection to your Mountain Bike Frame?

There are loads of companies designing translucent mountain bike frame protection kits, and even more DIY tricks to protect your paint. What steps, if any, do you take to protect the glossy color on your frame?
By Gerow

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Selling a used mountain bike can be a difficult task, particularly once the paint has been chipped and worn through over the years. There are loads of companies designing translucent and graphic frame protection kits, and even more DIY tricks to protect your paint. 

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What steps, if any, do you take to protect the glossy color on your frame?
 
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