Gyrobob
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I don't think I would want to use everyday clear coat. It is probably not optimized for hot, windy, dusty, rainy, sunny environments.
If you don't want to paint it satin black (which I think looks neat and tidy) I'd try something like Zoop seal, POR-15 Glisten, VHT engine clear coat, Duplicolor clear engine paint, Protectaclear (by Everbrite), Rustoleum clear engine enamel, etc. These kinds of coatings are at least designed for more heat, which would mean they are tougher in general.
I wonder how it would look if you painted the switch housings a satin color to match the main color of your tank and side covers.
If you have some bucks to spare, it is possible to powder coat with a clear finish. Just make sure you get the surface as pretty and defect-free as possible.
Some folks simply prefer to strip off the factory clear coat, polish the aluminum pieces, and then just keep them clean and waxed,... just like a painted surface. The factory clear coat ALWAYS gets yellowed and chipped and non-protective after a few to several years anyway, so you have to do something.
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