I had a 642 that I bought new a couple years ago. The clearcoat started flaking off the frame at the bottom of the grip within a month, so I sold it. I only used Breakfree CLP on it. All my S&W's are now solid stainless except for a pair of 442-1 Airweights. The finish on the frame is holding up great, but the blueing on the barrel and cylinder is wearing. Sheesh. I'd sure like a 442 with a stainless cylinder and barrel, but blued frame. It would look funny, but I wouldn't care. Nobody sees those guns anyway.