I use the same steps for a WSM kettle,and even a gas grill.
Dawn, simple green, razor blades (change often) four O steel wool,or SOS pads, i also use a plastic,and flexible steel putty knife, brushes narrow ,nylon,and steel.
Garden hose with adjustable spray.
For grates I soak in a water heater catch pan ( HD,or Lowes ) i like the metal ones best.
As said above and in the restoration area. Take your time put th e grates in for a soak first and by the time you are done with the rest your grates will be soft and very is to clean up.
Also as I am tall I like to work over a trash can with a garbage bag as a liner makes clean up a breese.
It always amazes me how a couple hours of scraping and scrubinglistening to the radio
Can make a Weber of any type look almost new again.
And as said this is a good time to replace old hardware with new stainless steel ones.
And install gaskets, bend adjust door, and do any mods you always wanted but it was to greasy to work on.
I love restoring Webers of any type as I love quality.
Keep on cooking and smoking.
I used oven/grill cleaner, a nylon bristle brush and a pressurized garden hose to good effect on my 14.
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