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@mooks
Leave it as is, but give it a wipe down with an oily rag every week or so. It should seal the metal and also leave it with a natural patina. I tried everything when I had a bare metal frame, but in the end, a lot of careful attention and TLC was the only way to keep it looking the way I wanted.