The inside has a rough, weird grey finish on it. It is not shiny like the outside. Does anyone know what this is?
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Epoca customer service says it's sandblasted stainless steel, which is potentially toxic and I returned my kettle. Stainless steel is an excellent cooking surface *unless* it has been damaged via harsh scouring or otherwise (and sandblasting is pretty harsh!). In that case it can leech nickel which is toxic. Google "healthiest type of cookware" for more info.
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I've had mine a little over a year. It arrived without a single scratch and is a pure copper bowl. The finish on it is still perfect. It doesn't sound like the bowl you got is at all like mine. Can you return or exchange it?
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I use Barkeepers Friend to clean mine. It gives a nice bright sheen to it, I must say though that mine has not gotten discolored neither inside or out. Good luck!
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I explicitly asked Zenith if it was made entirely of stainless steel, inside and out. They told me it is made of stainless steel, not a stainless steel coating. Judging by the other answers below, looks like no one's got any rust to speak of. Mine came with a major scrape on it, so the dark grey rougher metal is exposed. I will see if any rust appears in a few months.
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I can't remember if mine was highly polished on the inside, but it will not stay that way anyway (inside or outside). Some people keep polishing it with cleaners, but I like the patina that occurs naturally.
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I just looked at ours and the whole inside has a black velvet-like lining. The only places not lined are the inside mirror and the hooks to hang necklaces from. Hope this helps.
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It is a shiny finish.... I plan on returning this item..... I liked it at first but then saw the same thing at home depot for $80
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Hi, Denise. Wish I could help. I've had it awhile, and stained it gray.I love it, though. :-)
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Hi; The interior is shiny and polished about 3/4ths down the side walls of the bowl, but a duller (though not brushed) finish at the bottom of the basin. Sturdy and solidly made. I bought one for display as a fruit bowl, but liked it so well I bought a second to use for tossed salads.
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The inside is unfinished. I would not recommend this product if you plan on actually using it. The outside finish is just a film and began to peel after a couple of uses.
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No, mine looks great, almost like new even after a lot of use. I have quite of few stainless steel pots and pan and nothing like what you are describing has ever happened. In my never to be humble opinion it is not common.
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Hi Genevieve,You know it is smooth on the inside, I never really noticed. I will check and get back to you. I do love it though!
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I have had it for almost 3years. It is mounted under a granite counter top so i cant see it, but I can feel the back of it from under the sink and it feels rough. The front is smooth and shiny.
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We just bought ours and washed it for first time tonight. Before packing her first lunch, we noticed the black smudges, mostly in grooves and near edges though also some on flatter portions of the pieces. After scrubbing and scraping, it mostly is coming off. It looks like something burned or remnants from manufacturing (since ours is brand new). I emailed the company for information; we'll see if they replace.
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It's a antique grey color. Not brown. I love mine. It is not on the silver looking side, it's darker.
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It's been several years since I bought mine, but the finish at that time was satin (no gloss), almost "natural". That being said, it does not show scratches and dings like a glossy surface would.
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I believe so. Mine is grey inside, not white. It's easy to clean and doesn't peel.