L'Occitane Cade Bowl Corrosion issues?

[Bulldawg]

Can anyone comment on the L'Occitane Cade Bowl Corrosion issues? A few of the reviews and comments here and there indicate that there was/is a problem with the bowls corroding. I like the way they look and I'm thinking about purchasing one but not if this is still an issue... I took this quote from one of the reviews in 7/09:

"The container starts to 'corrode' a little. Dark black spots start appearing at the bottom of the bowl after using for only a month (I wipe and dry the container after each use so I'm not letting it sit in damp/wet areas for too long). I talked to the lady in one of the stores and she said that their newer containers were better designed and shouldn't have that problem. I didn't buy one so I can't confirm how much of that is true."

Any experience with the new bowls? If so, how can you determine whether a store is stocking the new ones or the old ones that corrode?

 

[guitarslinger]

1. I'm pretty sure the new bowl addressed the corrosion issue
2. If you've seen the old bowl, the new one is easy to spot since it doesn't come wiht a puck of soap, but it's still like $30. Plus, it's taller.
3. I don't think any of the stores would stokc the old bowl, since they've basically admitted it's flawed and below their standards.

Personally, I think the corrosion is going to look cool. I have an old one.

 

[strat1117]

I've had mine for at least 6 months, maybe more, and it still looks like brand new. I assume that mine is the "new" version -- it was $28, without the SS.

Expensive, yes, but IMHO, worth it.

 

[Bulldawg]

1. I'm pretty sure the new bowl addressed the corrosion issue
2. If you've seen the old bowl, the new one is easy to spot since it doesn't come wiht a puck of soap, but it's still like $30. Plus, it's taller.
3. I don't think any of the stores would stokc the old bowl, since they've basically admitted it's flawed and below their standards.

Personally, I think the corrosion is going to look cool. I have an old one.

I've had mine for at least 6 months, maybe more, and it still looks like brand new. I assume that mine is the "new" version -- it was $28, without the SS.

Expensive, yes, but IMHO, worth it.

Thanks guys, great information. I plan on picking up a bowl at the local L'Occitane shop....gotta love it when a great product like this is available locally

 

[NRK]

The new ones are anodized, so they have a kind of frosted finish to the aluminum. If it's just shiny aluminum stay away from it. I have the old style, and it's a little gross. Really this shouldn't be a huge issue though. I've stopped soaking my soaps, the way that everyone on here seems to encourage you to do, and I'm using a wetter brush to build my lather. It charges faster, and uses less soap. Better method all around, and should keep the bowl more or less dry. I doubt you could even find one of the old ones now. I picked mine up in Paris about 6 years ago, I think they changed them shortly after that.

 

[nine-three]

When I got my puck of Cade, there were still issues with the bowl corroding so I decided to put it in an old C&E wooden bowl that I had and it fit perfectly. The new bowls shouldn't have the problem anymore and when I go through my puck I will get the aluminum bowl because it is so good looking.

 

[mdunn]

im not sure what bowl ive got - but ive never had any corrosion issues (Im guessing its the new one)

 

[guitarslinger]

1. I'm pretty sure the new bowl addressed the corrosion issue
2. If you've seen the old bowl, the new one is easy to spot since it doesn't come wiht a puck of soap, but it's still like $30. Plus, it's taller.
3. I don't think any of the stores would stokc the old bowl, since they've basically admitted it's flawed and below their standards.

Personally, I think the corrosion is going to look cool. I have an old one.

I still have it. I still use it. It looks awesome! The whole inside is a dark dark gray. The outside just looks weathered.

 

[Clay S]

I still have it. I still use it. It looks awesome! The whole inside is a dark dark gray. The outside just looks weathered.

It didn't happen

Of course, a photo might change my mind.

 

[1Vader]

Blast from the past! haha

About the topic: Mine is still in perfect condition. No rust, no tea stains, just a few water spots.

 

[guitarslinger]

It didn't happen

Of course, a photo might change my mind.

Ask and you shall receive:

 

[rockviper]

I also had the older bowl a few years ago and decided to use some elbow grease to fix it....
Polishing up a tarnished L'Occitane bowl

 

[Clay S]

Ask and you shall receive:

Looks great to me! Some people like the pristine look though.