Jotul 550 Enamel finish fading on top of door?

[rkofler]

Anyone else experience this? On top of the door, almost symmetrically on each side, the gloss finish has faded. It is not dirt or ash, I tried to clean it. Seems like the enamel finish has just lost it's luster. I am trying not to get too upset about it, it is a stove and it will get banged up over the years. But it is only a year old, and I did pay extra for the enamel finish. Maybe I should contact dealer?

 

[jatoxico]

Didn't get the enamel so I can't say if it's common to the stove but I would definitely contact the dealer. Take a couple photos to document it start and the process.

 

[begreen]

Our enamel Jotul 602's shine has softened with time. After 28 yrs it is more of a soft patina. Actually, I kind of like it.

 

[jatoxico]

Our enamel Jotul 602's shine has softened with time. After 28 yrs it is more of a soft patina. Actually, I kind of like it.

From the pic it doesn't look like an overall change in the entire finish but more like areas that were not properly finished initially. If it was even then probably you have to live with it wether you liked it or not.

 

[Blue Vomit]

Even with those spots, that majolica brown is a bad ass looking color.

 

[begreen]

The stove is going to age over time. So will all of us. Enjoy the beauty of it.