Will the black paint come off over time?
1667891
ive had these for a couple of years now, and the paint is still on there just like new.
1667892
I have the other style of Gorilla lug nuts (the specific key way with the short grooves) and even with use of an impact on the key to remove them, they have not lost any paint. Not even in the grooves where the key makes contact. If Gorilla keeps up that same standard, they should stay black for a very long time. One set I have has been in use since 1997. The other vehicle has had Gorilla since 2006.
721235
They come off wicked easy, no paint peeling. If the walls get dirty you may see very faint light spots where the decal used to be.
2049360
I haven't had any issues with it coming off. I believe the use the same kind of paint that's used on BBQ's.
704663
I use it once a day and have had it for 2 years with no lettering coming off at all. If I scratched it with a nail I'm certain it will come off. Now that I've seen the reviews I'm going to be more careful. That kind of thing bugs me!
716597
It depends on what u adhere it to. It should peel off cleanly on most plastic surfaces, but it may either leave residue or peel off paint I'd u ahere it on a painted surface. Mine left a mark on a stainless steel trash can. However, it had been on there for two years so length of time is another important factor.
718429
I only used the Back to Black. I would suspect it only differs in how long it lasts. B to B lasts months. Does not seem to wash off..i would not use it on tkhe interior finish
2280951
I would suggest lightly sanding the black with 150- 220 grit paper so new paint will grip well. If you can prime with something other than Latex, be better off on metal, perhaps rustoleum. I f you can get the paint in oil , would be best, but unlikely. Use gloss at any rate as harder finish I believe. The last option...Move ! Kidding Mark
2006039
I've seen 6 months to 2 years. Depends on where it is used. After 6 months I started to see peeling on the edges of my rims but some people paint body parts which they claim still look ok 2 years later. Touch ups are easy.It looks great at first, but after it gets older and dirty it is obvious it's plasti dip
1573783
It will. It leaves behind a bit of residue, I suppose you will really be able to see it on the black. I sometimes clean, rinse and wipe with a micro fiber cloth to polish and take off any residue.
1506970
I have only had it a few months and so far it looks like new. I do rinse it after using it and clean off areas of dirt. If paint or something like that is left it will probablly stain it.
1545214
If it's quality paint on properly prepared surface, with a little heat, it should come off without too much fuss. If you put it over cheap paint with a poor prep job, the paint will probably come with it.That said, it's a quality product, as are most 3M products ( I hate their sandpaper ).
266887
its black enamel coating on metal. If its just cleaned in water it should be ok, but if its going under a vigorous wash then the black enamel may chip off.
846011
I think it might peel off paint. It has a pretty tacky/sticky/grippy adhesive. I'd go for removable vinyl instead. It would stay up for even a couple years and still come off well. The permanent is supposed to stay.
141776
Mine does have some black stuff marks on it from being used for a long period of time
1958177
You have mix the paint with water until it flows through the black piece with the small hole. If the paint is to thick you have to constantly clean it. Took a few tries to get it right. Hope this helps.
332744
Yes! That's exactly why I purchased this. Someone spray painted my silver car with black paint and it came off in minutes with no damage the to paint underneath - actually it made the paint under the spray paint look a little cleaner than the rest of my car hah!
1022107
I had no problem with it wearing off on my paint. Only issue I had was overspray. Make sure to fully mask around the pipes or better yet, spray with pipes off the bike. You get a better look that way.Best of luck, R. Mojica