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Thanks for your comment @Squaredisk, a respray is planned in the not-distant future, probably over the winter. I like his scars and chips, actually, but there is some bubbling getting worse on the downtube and want to pre-empt any major problems. Currently this is my only bike so I couldn't afford the 6-month lead time, it was hard enough being bikeless for 2 weeks this time around. I am planning for my second bike in the next few months, so after touring season is over I will send Claud off to Argos for a makeover.
However, I don't agree with you on the flat paint, or that the original looks "better", necessarily - It is clear from threads like this that aesthetics are a divisive topic! I like the retro-mod look rather than full-retro or full-modern and it's important to me to retain the original quality of the frame as I have been through it all with this bike and it wouldn't feel like the same Claud anymore! I am liking the idea of keeping the metallic blue paint but going for a very slightly darker tone of the same colour.
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People will disagree, but I'd say the next step is a sand blast and powdercoat. A flat colour would bring the frame up to date. I think by keeping the original paint job then the top catalogue picture looks way better because it is period correct with the gummies and traditional Brooks. Not to discount the work you have put in by the way.