Bought this last spring and enjoyed it for spring summer and fall. Lots of complements on it. The protective cover it came with tore before fall so we purchased a heavy duty one. We diligently used the heavy duty waterproof protective cover when it was not in use. When I took the cover off to use it this weekend there were big chunks and strips of the paint peeling off everywhere. I will have to completely remove all the paint and refinish it somehow or take it to the dump. :(  That is unacceptable and came as a big surprise considering the cost of this item.  I can't afford to buy a new firebowl every spring.