Clear anodized vs. polished aluminum

[rockford33]

What exactly would the differences be between clear anodized and polished aluminum? I am looking at sprucing up my engine bay with some nice Pi-Thon hose locks (www.pi-thon.com). I am assuming the polished is nice and shiny, while the clear anodized would have more of a matte finish to it. Any thoughts as to which one would stay cleaner longer (and last longer)? I`m looking to order soon and get my project off the ground before the All Chrysler Nationals in July.

Thanks,
Neil

[Beemerboy]

Clear coated would be my choice, you will be polishing those aluminum ones all the time.

[rockford33]

That`s what I was wondering. This is for my summer/show car. It only gets driven about 1000 miles a year or less now, so how dirty do you think the hose connectors would get? I wouldn`t mind doing a simple wipe down before a show or a cruise.

[Beemerboy]

Then the polished is the way I would go I love the shine of polished aluminum, done right it looks like glass.