The pictures of Pat's car kept me going through that crappy process! As well, he was a big help to me with regards to process, etc.
As for on the road, it's not a problem at all regarding glare, etc....at least for me.
With regards to keeping polished....well, I have given up on perfection. It just can't happen AND I justify my poor work ethic for maintaining it by telling myself it looks more "vintage" with a bit of patina. That said, it cleans up nicely with a little mothers and a microfibre towel.