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Title: RRR of 93 Performer finally finished!
Post by: SteveZ on January 25, 2017, 06:25:26 PM
These are some before Pictures of my 1993 Performer without gas assist.

(http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr207/stevenzerr/PC050532_zps6o4kzjsm.jpg) (http://s484.photobucket.com/user/stevenzerr/media/PC050532_zps6o4kzjsm.jpg.html)

(http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr207/stevenzerr/PC050529_zpssubvs3uu.jpg) (http://s484.photobucket.com/user/stevenzerr/media/PC050529_zpssubvs3uu.jpg.html)

(http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr207/stevenzerr/PC050528_zpsthqh3tjo.jpg) (http://s484.photobucket.com/user/stevenzerr/media/PC050528_zpsthqh3tjo.jpg.html)

(http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr207/stevenzerr/PC050525_zpsuqotuksg.jpg) (http://s484.photobucket.com/user/stevenzerr/media/PC050525_zpsuqotuksg.jpg.html)

These are after pictures
(http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr207/stevenzerr/P1240567_zpsq1aofjx7.jpg) (http://s484.photobucket.com/user/stevenzerr/media/P1240567_zpsq1aofjx7.jpg.html)

(http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr207/stevenzerr/P1240570_zpsibjg6sb8.jpg) (http://s484.photobucket.com/user/stevenzerr/media/P1240570_zpsibjg6sb8.jpg.html)

(http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr207/stevenzerr/P1240572_zpshxkiqsfe.jpg) (http://s484.photobucket.com/user/stevenzerr/media/P1240572_zpshxkiqsfe.jpg.html)

This one took some time collecting parts and materials. This kettle had considerable fading on the lid. Leaves and mud in the charcoal bin and storage box. I scraped about 1/2 inch of soot and gunk out of the kettle. The dirtiest kettle I've ever worked on. Came out pretty nice!
Title: Re: RRR of 93 Performer finally finished!
Post by: Shoestringshop on January 25, 2017, 06:28:46 PM
 Are you kidding pretty nice? I put that in my stable anytime!  Damn nice job!!!
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Post by: Travis on January 25, 2017, 06:41:21 PM
Great job Steve. That's a beautiful SS.


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Post by: Kneab on January 25, 2017, 06:47:12 PM
That looks great! Love that red Weber badge too.

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Post by: greenweb on January 25, 2017, 06:50:45 PM
Nice restore!  Where did you get those white rubber bot. rack end plugs. I might have to steal that idea for my N-code Red SSP restore. Hopefully mine will turn out as nice as yours.
Title: Re: RRR of 93 Performer finally finished!
Post by: SteveZ on January 25, 2017, 06:56:46 PM
@greenweb        Bottom end caps are made for wire shelving. The smallest they sell are a real snug fit. You can get them at any hardware store.
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Post by: jcnaz on January 25, 2017, 07:01:36 PM
A job done well, sir!
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Post by: greenweb on January 25, 2017, 07:12:05 PM
@ SteveZ - Thanks! I like the look. I will be getting some.
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Post by: varekai on January 25, 2017, 09:05:25 PM
WOW!  I just got a ranch kettle and I am now done "collecting", watching all yous guys doing these restos is incredible!!  Time for me to start restoring all my kettles. I so cant wait for nice weather!
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Post by: RSHU on January 25, 2017, 09:09:26 PM
looks fantastic! great job!
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Post by: captjoe06 on January 25, 2017, 11:06:12 PM
Oh my goodness!  Gorgeous. 


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Title: Re: RRR of 93 Performer finally finished!
Post by: kettlebb on January 25, 2017, 11:40:11 PM
What an amazing job on that SSP. Well done sir.


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Post by: RottiGuy on January 26, 2017, 12:16:24 AM
Wow, great job looks amazing!!!
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Post by: JEBIV on January 26, 2017, 02:46:50 AM
Wow that is a beauty !!
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Post by: Bob BQ on January 26, 2017, 05:52:21 AM
@SteveZ - looks phenomenal! Love how the red Weber logo/plate looks. Grate job!!
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Post by: Neil_VT00 on January 26, 2017, 06:02:26 AM
Great job @SteveZ, the performer looks as good as new.

Did you use Pam on the lid?
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Post by: AZ Monsoon on January 26, 2017, 07:37:08 AM
The frame turned out great. Is that powder or did you paint it?
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Post by: Foster Dahlet on January 26, 2017, 07:37:59 AM
Beautiful job, @SteveZ
Title: Re: RRR of 93 Performer finally finished!
Post by: SteveZ on January 26, 2017, 07:38:51 AM
@Neil_VT00 I had another Red (P) Lid. The Fade on the lid that came with the kettle seems the be irreversible.
Title: Re: RRR of 93 Performer finally finished!
Post by: SteveZ on January 26, 2017, 08:00:17 AM
@AZ Monsoon I just primed with Rust restore primer and paint.
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Post by: MikeRocksTheRed on January 26, 2017, 08:04:42 AM
Wow.  One hell of a job.  You're making me considering tearing mine down to clean it get it looking like yours.  Did you repaint the frame or did it just clean up that good?  If you repainted, what did you use?
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Post by: Mr.CPHo on January 26, 2017, 08:43:03 AM
Very very nice..... will you come restore mine? 
Would you mind taking a pic of the primer and paint for Mike and I?


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Post by: hawgheaven on January 26, 2017, 09:47:51 AM
That is freakin' outstanding! Beautiful resto Sir!!
Title: Re: RRR of 93 Performer finally finished!
Post by: SteveZ on January 26, 2017, 11:33:26 AM
@MikeRocksTheRed
@Mr.CPHo
Here is the primer and paint I used.
(http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr207/stevenzerr/f7f80d22-35a0-4f97-ba8a-f0f3689277b5_10001_zpsywl5ghfc.jpg) (http://s484.photobucket.com/user/stevenzerr/media/f7f80d22-35a0-4f97-ba8a-f0f3689277b5_10001_zpsywl5ghfc.jpg.html)
(http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr207/stevenzerr/1882fda8-71d5-4800-bf01-50dca98b3b7f_10001_zpslrdwbsdp.jpg) (http://s484.photobucket.com/user/stevenzerr/media/1882fda8-71d5-4800-bf01-50dca98b3b7f_10001_zpslrdwbsdp.jpg.html)



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Post by: Winz on January 26, 2017, 12:01:09 PM
Wow!  Great job Steve.  It is clear how much care and work you put into that restore - the results show.


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Title: Re: RRR of 93 Performer finally finished!
Post by: Speedster on January 26, 2017, 01:26:17 PM
Great work!


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Title: Re: RRR of 93 Performer finally finished!
Post by: MikeRocksTheRed on January 26, 2017, 02:07:21 PM
@SteveZ -  Thanks for sharing the paint!
Title: Re: RRR of 93 Performer finally finished!
Post by: SteveZ on January 26, 2017, 02:19:04 PM
Mike
This place is all about the exchange of information! That's what make this club great, the support of the members! I'm out there picking up tips every day.
Cheers
Steve
Title: Re: RRR of 93 Performer finally finished!
Post by: greenweb on January 26, 2017, 03:00:21 PM
I got some white end plugs you mentioned to try out and noticed the rack or the shelving has 3 tabs on each side vs 2 on yours. Is mine newer version to support more weight ???  MIne is 1991 N-code.  I did not noticed this before.

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Title: Re: RRR of 93 Performer finally finished!
Post by: SteveZ on January 26, 2017, 03:03:35 PM
Mines a P code which makes it 1993. I only have 2 on my 93 and my 99.
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Post by: Troy1620 on January 26, 2017, 06:18:35 PM
I love the red weber badge! How did you do that? A fine brush with a steady hand?

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Title: Re: RRR of 93 Performer finally finished!
Post by: varekai on January 26, 2017, 07:26:58 PM
YES, What Troy1620 asked....
Title: Re: RRR of 93 Performer finally finished!
Post by: SteveZ on January 27, 2017, 02:24:39 AM
@Troy1620
@varekai
Sprayed the badge with red paint. While still wet wipe off raised areas with paper towel dampened with mineral spirits. Recoat and wipe again. Clear coat with clear paint. Before I started I wet sanded the raised areas with 400 grit sandpaper.
Title: Re: RRR of 93 Performer finally finished!
Post by: Troy1620 on January 27, 2017, 04:25:00 AM
Well done! It looks fantastic! What was your trick for the ss table?

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Post by: kettlebb on January 27, 2017, 04:29:16 AM
You should start a Weber/SSP restore business. A few guys around here could get into that. Amazing work.


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Title: Re: RRR of 93 Performer finally finished!
Post by: SteveZ on January 27, 2017, 04:56:05 AM
Well done! It looks fantastic! What was your trick for the ss table?

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Trick for the table? Back to the 400 grit sandpaper and wet sanding with the grain. Some of the deeper scratches are still there.
Title: Re: RRR of 93 Performer finally finished!
Post by: Troy1620 on January 27, 2017, 05:03:39 AM
Looks amazing. You have inspired me to clean up my performer!

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Title: Re: RRR of 93 Performer finally finished!
Post by: SteveZ on January 27, 2017, 05:22:29 AM
Looks amazing. You have inspired me to clean up my performer!

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I think with all this talk I've inspired myself to clean up my main cooker the 99 red performer! LOL
Seriously thou! Thank you all for sharing your thoughts about my restore of the 93! You guys are the best!
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Post by: Darko on January 27, 2017, 10:06:46 AM
WOW!  I just got a ranch kettle and I am now done "collecting",
HA HA HA!!! Now that's funny ;D
Title: Re: RRR of 93 Performer finally finished!
Post by: varekai on January 27, 2017, 10:12:13 AM
@Darko, WHaaaaa, I have reached kettle nirvana, filled my Weber bucket list, satiated now with with my collection....Hey is that a black kettle on craigsl.....LOL
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Post by: WNC on January 27, 2017, 01:34:16 PM
Wow incredible job!
I too really like the red badge, nice touch


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Title: Re: RRR of 93 Performer finally finished!
Post by: Darko on January 27, 2017, 06:41:51 PM
@Darko, WHaaaaa, I have reached kettle nirvana, filled my Weber bucket list, satiated now with with my collection....Hey is that a black kettle on craigsl.....LOL
Bull! Like most of us, you won't be able to help yourself. Weber kettles are just too damn cool.