Will the gold paint on the outside easily wear off?
1849136
I don't carry it with me that often but I haven't any problems with the gold wearing off.
1849137
It hasn't so far but I don't use the pen daily. That said, it's pretty well made and I don't see that happening with the pen. One problem I have had with these pens is that you need to keep the cover on when not using it, otherwise if you leave it open it will take a bit of scribbling and shaking to get it to actually start writing. These can also be quite messy if you're not careful when writing.
1849138
I have had my pen for 2 months. I have no problem at all with the gold paint.
1849139
No. It is not paint, but a gold metal. I enjoy the pen. It is over the top.
1415465
I have mine outside, does great so far. Just like most thing, don't scratch the paint and it will last a long time, for the price you can't beat it.
1335958
I can't say for sure that it can't happen, but our daughter does light/moderate play with these and we haven't seen any gold paint flake off. If they get thrown around a ton and/or chewed on though then it may be a concern (though we haven't seen that either).
111370
It seems to be well-coated with a protective glaze of some sort, so I think the chances of that are minimal. However, anything metal has the ability to rust at the joints or wherever nicks might leave it vulnerable to moisture. Just don't immerse it in water or place damp or wet items on it and you should have no problem.
842222
I have to say "yes" but keep in mind that it is paint and with time, depending on usage, may peel off and may need to be redone. Depending on the number of knobs it will be cheaper than replacing all. Also it is not as shiny as the cap of the can. It is gold tone but not shiny.
193133
Easily probably no, it almost feels like a soapy stain at the beginning. Not sure if a paint would hold or just flake off without a lot of prep work to remove.
930167
I doubt any chrome spray paint will last very long on exterior parts, the only way would be to spray Krylon crystal clear over top but it might make it dull.
1073167
I'm not sure.. The metal appears to be a painted finish, but I'm not positive it would last in damp conditions.
1769837
It's very delicate. I haven't had anything break, but I handle it very carefully. As far as I can tell, the metallic paint hasn't shown any signs of wearing out.
1439286
Yes, as with all of them it will wear off quickly. Aged copper mugs are the norm for me.
1407165
I have mine on a covered porch and used it daily-one just like it for about 8 years. Outside if left up it would probably deteriorate much faster. Also buckles on shoes that might catch and cause a tear, are NOT a good idea.
1580687
The gold pen is not coated so the finish won't chip. It is heavy duty and I've had mine outside all summer, as my puppies got bigger, and it's held up well. I have not tried it at the beach, so cannot comment on that, but I would not expect it to rust, based on mine being outside all summer.I have a couple older pens of this same style and have had them for years. I ordered the 24" becasue it's easier to reach in and grab puppies, the older ones are 36" high. But they've held up well, we show dogs and travel w/ the pens and they're out in all sorts of weather.Hope that helps. :) The gold pen is not coated so the finish won't chip. It is heavy duty and I've had mine outside all summer, as my puppies got bigger, and it's held up well. I have not tried it at the beach, so cannot comment on that, but I would not expect it to rust, based on mine being outside all summer.I have a couple older pens of this same style and have had them for years. I ordered the 24" becasue it's easier to reach in and grab puppies, the older ones are 36" high. But they've held up well, we show dogs and travel w/ the pens and they're out in all sorts of weather.Hope that... » Read More The gold pen is not coated so the finish won't chip. It is heavy duty and I've had mine outside all summer, as my puppies got bigger, and it's held up well. I have not tried it at the beach, so cannot comment on that, but I would not expect it to rust, based on mine being outside all summer.I have a couple older pens of this same style and have had them for years. I ordered the 24" becasue it's easier to reach in and grab puppies, the older ones are 36" high. But they've held up well, we show dogs and travel w/ the pens and they're out in all sorts of weather.Hope that helps. :) « Show Less
1054415
If left outside in the weather it will begin to rust or stain somewhat, fairly quickly. I sprayed mine with the same type of rubberized paint used on truck beds, but even with that it not completely weather-resistant. However, the furniture remains in very good condition after two years.
808145
I've used it about a year ago for outdoor purposes and it's survived all weather and climates without cracking or crumbling. It's definitely paintable.
1640848
This set is powder-coated steel, not aluminum, so if the paint was scraped then that spot would rust. We suggested using a cover for maximum protection against the elements to avoid any issues.
26691
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
279491
No, it does not wear off as it is impregnated into the metal. My husband has not had that problem with it. It is holding up very well.