Is the coating abrasive to the skin? As it wears off if we decide to remove as opposed to replace are there instructions on how to do so?
498462
Instructions on removal are included. Sounds like a simple procedure. Easy to apply and makes it much safer.
498463
It could be mildly abrasive to skin if you rubbed your body back and forth over it, but not if you did what normal people do when they take a bath. Regarding removal, it can be removed with lacquer thinner and a razor scraper (but realistically, why would you want to remove it?). This is a great substance and easy to apply.
498464
Not abrasive in my opinion. It feels gritty, but doesn't hurt. I don't recall any removal instructions.
498465
It is NOT abrasive to the skin. It just has a slightly rough feel to make you feel secure in your footing. There are no instructions on how to remove it.
498466
No it isn't abrasive and the removal instructions are included. It is easy to remove and works very good.
1538151
I left it on for a week. what I had was a thick callus on the outer edge of my foot due to working on my feet on concrete floors for the last thirty years. And yes it took off several layers but i did have to peel them off. If I do it again I will only leave it on half the time.
1925857
This is a mild abrasive, it does not "fill in" scratches, it removes the material around the scratches and polishes. A lot of plastic lenses have been "coated" to make them scratch-resistant, and this will remove the coating. If your only other choice is to replace the lenses anyway, you could give it a try.
1102542
The only issue I have had with the coating is when I was running late from work and asked my 14 year old to shred the meat. I should have been more specific because she used 2 metal forks and did it in the pan. Filled with scratches during it's second use. However I have had no further issues with those scratches getting worse. Have seared meat in it a couple times without any issues.
2163068
Mine is the same, oily coating, then absorbs into the skin. I apply it two or three times a day over a keloid scar. It says it takes a while for it to go away. It has been about a month for me. It will probably take 6 months to make it go away, I guess. I will need more. Can't afford laser at 600.00 a time. Stupid. So I am trying this. I don't get a hard shell affect on mine either.
309197
No abrasives at all. I have been using this for years and it works excellent. Very easy to rub on and off. I used their cleaner wax and it did have abrasives. I removed those fine scratches with their ultimate polish.
946775
Sorry but I have only had mine for a couple of months so don't know if it should be replaced. Your skin is the best evidence.
1353429
Just simply leave it on. It is not like a peel that you remove after a period of time.
2225468
I just needed it for after knee surgery, so I don't have an answer for long term use. But it doesn't appear to be a finish that would peel off. Can't tell you for sure about scratching, but there are no marks on mine yet.
140694
The skin is very well held on. It is difficult to remove naturally. However, use a blow dryer to heat up the skin, then it comes off with minimal effort.
949404
Not really. The matte look doesn't show many of the bumps and bruises from normal wear. I have scratched the back with my nail plenty of times also and there's no sign of damage. Aside from normal wear, no it does not.
2173615
It says to replace it every three months. I write on the corner with a Sharpie the date I use it first. I cut the cloth (it's small) into four equal squares so that I don't use just the center of the larger piece. I snip a small slit in a corner and hang it on a suction cup hook in my shower so it dries between uses. You can use it daily if your skin tolerates it. Go slowly and see how it goes. I always use it with a cleanser, and that eases its abrasiveness. The cloth does not feel abrasive at all, so don't be fooled. It can rub your skin right off if you are too enthusiastic.
1444457
Scrape it off with your fingernail or you can use some soft scrub & water. Has worked for me.
1647792
It is mildly abrasive. If the surface you are polishing has a top coat, it will dull it. If the surface is a solid material such as copper, silver, or stainless steel, it will remove tarnish and give it a shine. It's the best stuff I've used but a person should be mindful regarding what they are using it on.
719001
Good question. I've never done it but since the blades unscrew, I assume they will replace, but best to contact Leatherman to confirm. I've use their smooth and serrated blades a lot over all the years of use and except for scratches, it may take another 20,000 years to actually see wear. :) I love this product. Hard to top it.
2185729
Anything abrasive will wear off the coating eventually. The question is how long will the coated pan last using this pad. We have been using these pads for years without seeing appreciable wear on our coated pans. If you can get the food off your coated pan with a cloth or paper towel they will last longer however that is not always possible even with coated pans so some time we resort to the pad. Only cast iron last forever.
2022070
Not sure what others have done, but I kept mine on my hand continuously for over a month, changing them or cleaning as necessary. I would assume that the more they are worn, the better the results.