Does the lacquer scratches and wear off after extended use? Like after a few months? Or even more than one year?
1827686
No, it hasn't for me. But that's not to say it won't. I don't have long fingernails and am generally careful about where I leave the pen.
1827687
The lacquer doesn't wear off. Unless you drop it on jagged stone it should be scratch free.
156271
After owning it for few months I would say it gets scratched very easily so have to use it carefully.
1556777
No. I have had one of these for about 4 years now and while it is a bit scratched up it is still the exact same color as when I got it. (Not including the colored edge part which has faded a bit after 4 years.)
1555839
I've had my set for several years and it is now just showing wear. I use mine everyday but am careful when cleaning and using metal utensils.
154447
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1014450
No, it is very lightly used. I'd say less than 100 hours of use. No marks or scratches. It does not come with a warranty.
2252423
I've had mine for a little less than a year. The paint is not easily scratched. Still looks new.
960437
Its the best, I been using this for years when I paint. Just change it more often when using with lacquer.
638346
I can not give a definitive answer to your question. I used the product one time. Without going back to the package, if I recall correctly, the lacquer is in a capped bottle. So I would guess it would last as long as the bottle is kept closed. So it comes down to the quality of the container it is in. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful. I would agree with you on the shelf life of the waxes.
375501
Bought it for my adult daughter, she still uses it and haven't had any issues. She never complained and has moved from Oregon to Texas. As far as scratches, she keeps her nails long and still no complaints.
1714932
I've had mine for 11 years. It still works well but I'm wondering if I get a new one if it will seem noticeably sharper. I use mine all the time and it's held up very well.
97929
It's very heavy duty, and it seems to be painted well, but it is steel. If the paint gets chipped, it will start to rust. How long it lasts will be a direct result of how well you take care of it. If you keep the scratches covered (repaint them) so it can't rust, then it should last a very long time.
2024942
I haven't tried that, but I wouldn't think lacquer would last very long outdoors. I would try some kind of polyurethane, but I'd check the can to see if it sticks to copper. Sorry, only an opinion from a non-expert.
1581167
The other answer seems to have got a bad product, or they changed their coating process at some point. I don't know the technical details, but mine has a very good finish, which, after more than 3 years of use, has not worn, chipped, or scratched very much at all. There are some small exposed spots that appeared after dropping it, but they have not caused any flaking. There is some slight fading where parts rub together or where it is handled most often, but you have to look for it.
779978
It is waterproof although if left outside for any length of time, starts to weather. Ours lasted outside in a hot damp summer for 2 weeks before we had to lacquer it. With the lacquer it's now been outside for 2 months without a problem. Not a great solution but it worked.
1969059
I've only had glass. I've had one tank for almost 20 years now. It's still perfect. No scratches. Possible scratching and possible discoloration would be my main worries about acrylic tanks. I tend to try to keep things a long time. Maybe a long-time user of acrylics could tell us all about these particular concerns.
1307081
One of these installed a year and one 6 months with no issues so far. Not sure how you would know if the coating came off, but it does stay unusually clean between brush cleanings. No staining at all.