Hi Zak,
My Dad was a member of the RAF Firecrew at Driffield in the 1950's.
I think I can say from his explaining as to what he did, that it was standard that all appliances were kept in excellent condition both mechanically(obvious) but also in appearance. His own car, a Humber was always immaculate.............and I mean always!
I never went to see them in person, but you get my drift. Standards set by the RAF, were exacting.
I would go for a more pristine finish.
Cheers,
Bigkev