I had my Crossbone both in the snow and for the past 1.5 years here in the UAE where it is very very hot and the wind blows the sand, feels like being sand blasted. It seems to be holding up fine to me, if any fading it seems to be overall (not just the tank or so). I had a show bike, which was a pain, now it doesn't matter to me, as long as no scratches or chips, I bought it to ride, just wash it and go....