My take on this one is, you have spokes,so rather than discuss the pro's and con's they will need care, the finish will dull or tarnish, but get a small paint brush, and after a good clean and very good dry around the spoke adjusters, perhaps over a few days in a warm environment, or the loved ones hair drier while she is out, brush on ac50 or the like, concentrating on getting some into the threads on the adjusters,and don't wash it off.
This has worked on my spokes wheel bikes.
I also, on tyre Changes, have treated the inner rims to a coat of spray primer, but ac50 would be as good, then put rim tape back on.
I know, why should we have to do this etc...moan or fix it is my attitude, it is what it is.