The fake brick on the rear wall of my Afton Bay looks awful. It is just stamped sheet metal. It was new last year, and this summer, over the course of a couple of days, it rusted badly. The rust is showing, and much of the paint is bubbled by rust. Since it is exposed directly to the fire, I don't see any point in painting it (it's a dark cream color).
Question - can I remove this eyesore without harming the stove? I don't see where it does anything useful, and it traps ashes behind it. I'd rather see the black rear wall instead of this rusty mess. (I sprayed it after I saw the rust start, but the damage was done.)
Thanks!
Question - can I remove this eyesore without harming the stove? I don't see where it does anything useful, and it traps ashes behind it. I'd rather see the black rear wall instead of this rusty mess. (I sprayed it after I saw the rust start, but the damage was done.)
Thanks!