This is the second of these resin gnomes that we've owned. The first began to have significant flaking if it's paint in the first six weeks.  I spoke with Wayfair and the sent a replacement at once.  

The second one arrived, looking shiny and new...In order to keep him that way, I gave a couple of good coats of Exterior (Spray On) Polyurethane.   This significantly haunted the wearing off of the paint for two summers.  However, this fall my napping gnome took his final nap.

Pros: Cute, Nice Sized
Cons: POOR Paint Longevity