The set I have has the "attractive brushed aluminum exterior"; pre-use hand-wash and the finish has rubbed off: looks horrible. Is that common?
2073040
I've had no problems with mine. I would suggest to send them back for a replacement; I am extremely pleased with the quality.
2073041
I don't know. I have no problem with mine. Try Bar-Keepers Friend to clean the exterior, maybe it will bring it back to new or maybe you just received a bad set. I love my set.
2073042
It is normal as the exterior layers are Aluminum which is softer in lieu of stainless steel that most people associate with All-Clad.
1758277
I have seen some small rust spots on mine after a couple months of use, but I was using the dishwasher. Since them I've switched to hand washing always.
1586339
I looked at the photo the buyer from Texas posted, and the "rust" looks more like burnt on grease to me. Nothing a Scotchbrite pad couldn't handle. I'll upload a photo of the area where the handle touches the shank. It's spread apart so you can see that area more clearly. I've used these maybe 50 or 60 times since I bought them. If rust was going to form anywhere, it would start in this area. I don't put them in a dishwasher either. They clean up easily enough by hand.
340397
mine is polished and appear to have been oiled. asfor the question and answers comment they do have a natural finish available as I remember but it was more exo\pensive have not installed it yet
1889726
Hi, I have only used the items in the dishwasher around 10 times since I bought them. I took a close look at them today and saw no sign of tarnish on them. I must say I really like the set and also like that they are heavier than my other set. Good luck.
1422869
Thought the same thing but took a chance. It is not streaky. It has a typical oil rubbed bronze finish.
895100
I have had my set for a couple of years now and I only hand wash them. They say you can put them in the dishwasher but I'm not so sure that they would look as good if you do. I have also found that they clean up very easily by hand so why risk it. Just a side note: I have discovered that to get off any "staining" to the inside of the pan you can soak the pan in a 50/50 mix of vinegar and water for about five minutes and they look good as new.
401134
Brushed Finish is not shiny, it's dull satin finish. Polished Stainless Steel would be shiny.Kind Regards!
2058832
I just gave it a wash today. It is not shiny, but looks great. I think there was a coating that should have been washed off before using. Worked great and we love it.
167940
It's not hard but rather annoying. If left without cleaning a couple of days (about 2-3) it starts to look dirty (lime spots). More than that and it looks pretty dirty. The set is actually very very nice and modern looking and I've got several compliments on it (off course I need to super clean it when guests are over).
873193
Yea, it's a brushed stainless...personally I like the look of polished against brushed, but you may just want to go with a brushed look.
1514566
I've had my set for a couple of months and I haven't noticed any scratches as of yet. They still look great. Don't know if this will help you in your decision making process.
28508
have had them for about 2 months no rust unfortunately no dishwasher. It is true you may have water spots the picture that Amazon puts out makes the set look more of the satin finish that it is it is actually a very very highly polished Sat so its sparkles beautifully. It is very comfortable for small or large hands and looks much more expensive than it is get them and enjoy Yvonne
857455
No problems on mine, and I do leave them soaking overnight on occasion. Thanks to Bartenders Friend the set still looks new.
2065968
I have had them for quite a while now and must admit I keep asking myself this same question....mine look slightly stained and don't have quite the same perfect roundness to their shape after lots of use and several exposures to the dishwasher, and I'm not sure if they would look better or worse if I had never put them in the dishwasher. I do occasionally but not always. A majority of the time I wash them by hand. The good news is that they are still functional and very useful.
635669
I've been dishwashing mine for years. The aluminum pits and attracts hard water deposits, as will any aluminum put in the dishwasher with corrosive (read: pretty much any) detergent over time. But it just looks kind of ratty; the aluminum is heavy enough that doesn't impact use or sturdiness at all.
767630
You'd have to ask the manufacturer for that answer. Best guess imho is that it is cheaper to make. Worked for me as my set is the brushed aluminum version.