My '98 Red SS

[Bman]

Picked this up a few weeks back and finally got around to posting the clean-up story.
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Secured and ready for the ride home.  The bottom right shows part of the LP tank.  Got it filled locally for something like $3.25
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I don't know what they cooked on this thing, but man was it full of grease.
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The ash ring support bar was in amazing condition.  As was the original ash sweeper.
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The ash ring 'before' --- more on this in the next post.   
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Took a paint stir stick and scraped the inside of the bowl out.
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[Bman]

Cleaned the inside & the ash sweep system.
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Nothing like a nice shiny red bowl
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Bowl & Lid back on
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Polished the ash ring & pan.  Just ol' fashioned techniques.  150 grit sandpaper up through 400 grit.  Then 0000 steel wool followed by Mothers Mag polish.  Took just over an hour, but I've done it before so I knew the steps/process.
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I tossed the original grate as it was getting pretty rough.  This was 3 cooks in and I'm in love with this Performer.  (have 2 blueys also)
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[edhead35]

Wow that is absolutely stunning.

[Bman]

The only bummer was the lid handle was bolted on.  Very little damage around the mounting points so it was a clean break.  I just used SS hardware and put it back together.  Oh well, shit happens.  Just need a Zavod handle set on her now. 

[Thin Blue Smoke]

Looks Awesome!  Excellent work! 

[Ken]

VERY nice job!  What's that finished entree on the grille?

[Heyjude]

So what are the "BMAN Polishing Service" rates these days? Nice work! 

[Ted B]

Wow. I have to try the polishing technique. That is amazing!!!!  Either that or as Aj said where do I send my stuff for the Bman polish?  Nice work.

[Bluesman]

That came out fabulous. I am going to do your method on my ash cans and bowls........they sparkle

[pbe gummi bear]

Wow that's a really nice specimen. Kudos!

[Bman]

My '98 Blue SS is where I first tried polishing the ash ring.

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/my-blue-ss-part-ii/msg41881/#msg41881

[dwnthehatch]

Beautiful! Nice work.

[bthorn9435]

"It's a beaut Clark it's a beaut"

The Wonder Of Red!!!!

[Jeff]

Wow Chad, that turned out Fing awesome!!! Nice job polishing the ash catcher and retainer! Did they get out of round at all from putting pressure on them during that step process? 
Super work!

[Craig]

Man you made that look brand new and rejuvenated again! Nice restore!