How does the black powder coat paint hold up after a couple of years in the blistering sun?
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I've had my box since 2011 and other than swirl marks from regular washing it looks brand new. UWS boxes are some of the best in the industry for consumers who don't need a contractor grade box like WeatherGuard
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In my opinion I dont believe it can withstand everyday use, this paint is aim towards hobby model kits and R/C hobby cars, it requires a prepared surface of highly black gloss paint follow by airbrushing light increments of this paint to give it a mirror finish, but after applying the mirror paint, any color or clear coat applied to the mirror paint will cause it to become dull or a matt finish -- I suggest looking at other online retailers to find DIY gold studs
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It is for inside use I think, but if you spray painted it with a clear protective paint it would probably be OK outside for a few years.
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I have had mine out for about a year, in the high mountain sun of Colorado. It gets direct sunlight until mid afternoon, and the color seems to be holding up well. Hope this helps.
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Stickers feel like good quality. If you will have it under covers like you say I think it will survive. I have a little tikes car for my kid outside for over a year and the sticker is already fading a bit but nothing crazy. Mostly cause of the sun I believe
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We have had it for about 2 years in the hot California desert sun and it has held up great. Construction is sturdy.
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My step bars are powdercoated. One year with no scratches or rust, still look good!
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It is a black powder coat paint and made for outdoor use. I would expect that to be the case.
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my husband has had one of these for about 5 years he has cleaned it multiple times and it still holds up great! it feels pretty sticky in direct sun but has never left any residue on either surface. his is not always in the direct sun though, it sits on center console.
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I've only had it for a month or so, and therefore can't give an accurate answer about long-term durability. I have another of these from last year that still looks new. My garden is on a 17th floor city terrace that's exposed to bright sunlight and weather all year round so it gets plenty of UV although we are not that much above sea level. My hope is that the dark color will keep it looking newer than the terra-cotta colored plastic pots, which tend to fade badly after two or three years.
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I have used my bag 4 times on long rides (400 to 1050 mile round trips) with no problems. It has not worn the paint at all. Now, I don't leave it on all the time, so I can't speak to every day usage. I would be surprised if you had any problem, but wouldn't be surprised if after years of every day use you noticed some paint degradation.
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Hi,It faded after being in the sun for sure! Didn't take very long either. It's still on my car after a few years but faded. Still looks decent.
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We have used ours infrequently for the last couple years - no rust problems i am aware of. It's a quality piece of cast iron, good paint on the outside-
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It is black painted aluminum and it gets incredibly hot in the sun (hot enough to raise a blister from touching it).
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I've had less than a year, but it's not paint, it's fired on glaze on pottery. It should last long time...
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I've had my F250 cover for the last six months in the outside in the heavy rains of the summer........it stills looks new without any fading.
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I've had it for a little less than a year. It's been out in the rain and blazing heat and no rust yet!