Steel - scratches/rusting

[warneral]

Thanks for the suggestions!

Here is a picture of the color I was talking about
http://www.ifrider.com/club-racer-in-split-pea-pearl/

I also found a maintenance page that gives instructions for keeping the seat tube dry/sealed/protected.

Sounds like a bit of work but I suppose I'm willing to do special things for my cast iron skillets so this is no different