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Can Enamel Coated Cast Iron Cookware Be Repaired?

Current Ebay Listings for Enameled Dutch Ovens:

NW*LE CREUSET 4 QUART ENAMEL CAST IRON FRENCH OVAL COCOTTE DUTCH OVEN-AZURE BLUE
NW*LE CREUSET 4 QUART ENAMEL CAST IRON FRENCH OVAL COCOTTE DUTCH OVEN-AZURE BLUE
Paypal   US $215.00
SET 4 SMALL INDIVIDUAL COBALT CAST IRON ENAMEL DUTCH OVENS RACHAEL RAY
SET 4 SMALL INDIVIDUAL COBALT CAST IRON ENAMEL DUTCH OVENS RACHAEL RAY
Paypal   US $72.49
CASRON Vintage Orange flame Enameled cast iron Covered Dutch Oven
CASRON Vintage Orange flame Enameled cast iron Covered Dutch Oven
Paypal   US $24.99
Lodge Blue Enamel 6-quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Lodge Blue Enamel 6-quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Paypal   US $74.09
Lodge Red Enamel 6-quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Lodge Red Enamel 6-quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Paypal   US $102.69
Fagor 5.5-quart Red Enameled Cast Iron Oval Dutch Oven
Fagor 5.5-quart Red Enameled Cast Iron Oval Dutch Oven
Paypal   US $129.94
Food Network Enamel Cast Iron 5.5 Quarts Dutch Oven New In Box
Food Network Enamel Cast Iron 5.5 Quarts Dutch Oven New In Box
Paypal   US $59.99
IVY Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
IVY Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Paypal   US $40.00
COPCO Dutch Oven Vintage Large 4 Qt D4 Yellow Enamel Cast Iron Pot w/Lid Lax MCM
COPCO Dutch Oven Vintage Large 4 Qt D4 Yellow Enamel Cast Iron Pot w/Lid Lax MCM
Paypal   US $59.99
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I have a cast iron dutch oven with a ceramic coating and have notice some fine micro-cracks in the enamel on the cooking surface. It hasn't chipped yet, but I am afraid it will over time. Can the pot be reglazed, protected or repaired somehow?

Is Polished Cast Iron Cookware Any Different Than Regular Cast Iron Cookware?

Le Creuset skillet pan enamel cast iron #23 w pour spouts
Le Creuset skillet pan enamel cast iron #23 w pour spouts
Paypal   US $24.99
KITCHENAID ENAMELED CAST IRON SKILLET 10
KITCHENAID ENAMELED CAST IRON SKILLET 10" DUAL POUR SPOUTS GREEN & CREME
Paypal   US $55.00
Vintage Blue LeCreuset 9
Vintage Blue LeCreuset 9" Skillet Fry Pan Cast Iron Over Enamel #23 France
Paypal   US $16.95
VTG Yellow Descoware 8
VTG Yellow Descoware 8" Skillet Fry Pan Cast Iron Over Enamel #20 Wooden Handle
Paypal   US $12.95
LE CREUSET Red #21 Enameled Cast Iron Pot Skillet w/ Lid 2 1/4 Quart Qua France
LE CREUSET Red #21 Enameled Cast Iron Pot Skillet w/ Lid 2 1/4 Quart Qua France
Paypal   US $39.99
LE CREUSET CAST IRON SKILLET #24 BLUE ENAMEL~TEAK HANDLE~PAN~KITCHEN UTENSIL~!!!
LE CREUSET CAST IRON SKILLET #24 BLUE ENAMEL~TEAK HANDLE~PAN~KITCHEN UTENSIL~!!!
Paypal   US $27.97
French Le Creuset Flame RED Enamel Cast Iron Skillet Fry Pan Large 9
French Le Creuset Flame RED Enamel Cast Iron Skillet Fry Pan Large 9" ExCond!
Paypal   US $97.00
 WAGNER WARE ENAMEL COVERED CAST IRON SKILLET  ASHTRAY
WAGNER WARE ENAMEL COVERED CAST IRON SKILLET ASHTRAY
Paypal   US $5.24
VINTAGE WAGNER CAST IRON SPECKLEWARE ENAMELED SKILLET ASHTRAY
VINTAGE WAGNER CAST IRON SPECKLEWARE ENAMELED SKILLET ASHTRAY
Paypal   US $8.99
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I saw some polished cast iron skillets that were very shiny and pretty, but I'm wondering, besides the fact that they are better looking, do they perform any better?