Jim,
By your logic, I assume you do not wax your car, paint your house or do any other task of normal upkeep. This is not repair, it is simply trying to keep something looking good and there is nothing wrong with that. Now, when something is repaired for the purpose of deception and monetary gain, I too am opposed. I aslo like a good "exchange" of information but, be careful, one is in most danger of being wrong when they are totally convinced they are right. When are you coming over for the painting party?