Title: Model H Restoration
Post by: Brassjc on February 12, 2017, 05:04:51 AM
Post by: Brassjc on February 12, 2017, 05:04:51 AM
Hi all,
So I found this by the side of the road in pieces and I'd like to restore to its glory. There was a lot of gunk inside, but a pressure clean later and a soft scrape and internally it's looking good. Now for the outside....
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I have a couple of questions:
1. Dings- the lid has quite a few dings on the rim (and also the top handle is badly bent) -what's the best way to knock them out or leave them be?
2. Paint- I love the colour, but as you can see it has big patches missing, there's a graffiti tag on there I can't get off as well. I was going to treat the rust then repaint with a similar engine enamel blue (outside lid only). Thoughts?
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So I found this by the side of the road in pieces and I'd like to restore to its glory. There was a lot of gunk inside, but a pressure clean later and a soft scrape and internally it's looking good. Now for the outside....
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170212/9bf65f09b19d9cb7971e13e9989b0cdb.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170212/38fb717613b7736168ffd09bf4b0fdd6.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170212/89423657bb6b79232b13b0b3789a928d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170212/8a7cbcce326675e24ddd97458d5d364a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170212/29477eb4485331d5698f19198c3353e5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170212/442528bc3db18a79c0467da53b162133.jpg)
I have a couple of questions:
1. Dings- the lid has quite a few dings on the rim (and also the top handle is badly bent) -what's the best way to knock them out or leave them be?
2. Paint- I love the colour, but as you can see it has big patches missing, there's a graffiti tag on there I can't get off as well. I was going to treat the rust then repaint with a similar engine enamel blue (outside lid only). Thoughts?
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Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: HoosierKettle on February 12, 2017, 05:12:19 AM
Post by: HoosierKettle on February 12, 2017, 05:12:19 AM
Have you had a look at the restoration page on this site? You might be able to get that graffiti off with a razor scraper. If that's successful, follow the restoration procedure in here and only touch up the bare spots and not paint the whole thing.
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Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: Brassjc on February 12, 2017, 05:15:22 AM
Post by: Brassjc on February 12, 2017, 05:15:22 AM
I think so, could you send me a link?
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Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: HoosierKettle on February 12, 2017, 05:32:58 AM
Post by: HoosierKettle on February 12, 2017, 05:32:58 AM
http://weberkettleclub.com/weber-grill-restoration-interior-and-exterior-kettle-cleaning/
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Title: Model H Restoration
Post by: Travis on February 12, 2017, 05:35:06 AM
Post by: Travis on February 12, 2017, 05:35:06 AM
Quote from: Brassjc on February 12, 2017, 05:15:22 AMhttp://weberkettleclub.com/weber-grill-restoration-interior-and-exterior-kettle-cleaning/
I think so, could you send me a link?
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http://weberkettleclub.com/weber-charcoal-grill-restoration/cleaning-and-polishing-old-aluminum-legs/
http://weberkettleclub.com/weber-charcoal-grill-restoration/triangle-restoration-rust-removal/
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/straightening-a-strap-handle-the-safe-and-easy-way/msg180611/#msg180611
This should give you a start. Your lid does have a lot of damage to it. One option other than painting is to just sand off any rust scale and dab cooking oil on them while heating to prevent further damage. You definitely can touch up your bad spots, but the paint will darken over time.
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Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: Brassjc on February 12, 2017, 05:35:16 AM
Post by: Brassjc on February 12, 2017, 05:35:16 AM
Quote from: HoosierKettle on February 12, 2017, 05:32:58 AMThanks, yes read that one!
http://weberkettleclub.com/weber-grill-restoration-interior-and-exterior-kettle-cleaning/
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Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: varekai on February 12, 2017, 06:11:28 AM
Post by: varekai on February 12, 2017, 06:11:28 AM
@Brassjc , Thats a beautiful blue! Enjoy cleaning that up, follow what the others have said here, Then cook on it and show us what she does!
AND SOMEBODY NEEDS TO GET THIS DUDE SOME PROPER WHEELS!!!!
AND SOMEBODY NEEDS TO GET THIS DUDE SOME PROPER WHEELS!!!!
Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: Cellar2ful on February 12, 2017, 11:25:13 AM
Post by: Cellar2ful on February 12, 2017, 11:25:13 AM
@Brassjc- I don't see any huge dents in the pictures but the best way to get a dent out is with a rubber mallet. The dings along the rim can be gently straightened out by tapping them flat on a piece of wood. Only thing is it sometimes will cause a minor bit of porcelain to flake off. Might not be an issue with as much porcelain is already missing.
Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: Bob BQ on February 12, 2017, 06:11:23 PM
Post by: Bob BQ on February 12, 2017, 06:11:23 PM
@Brassjc - Welcome to the club! I love that shade of blue... great rescue! I've had success removing paint with a boxcutter razor blade... you might want to give that a shot on the graffiti tag.
Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: YardBurner on February 13, 2017, 08:55:25 AM
Post by: YardBurner on February 13, 2017, 08:55:25 AM
Might get that paint off with Xylene or
Xylol. We use it here at work and
it removed a gang tag off of our
delivery van like magic when all
others failed.
Certainly won't hurt the porcelain.
Xylol. We use it here at work and
it removed a gang tag off of our
delivery van like magic when all
others failed.
Certainly won't hurt the porcelain.
Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: Qreps on February 17, 2017, 07:30:13 AM
Post by: Qreps on February 17, 2017, 07:30:13 AM
You might check out brake calliper paint to touch up the paint it holds up to heat and comes in many colors.
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Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: Brassjc on February 17, 2017, 02:59:15 PM
Post by: Brassjc on February 17, 2017, 02:59:15 PM
Thanks guys, I'll post pics at the next step
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Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: johnny 2 shack on February 17, 2017, 03:11:05 PM
Post by: johnny 2 shack on February 17, 2017, 03:11:05 PM
i like it ! gangsta kettle , love the battlescars . oil them up and display with pride .very cool score.
Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: MINIgrillin on February 17, 2017, 08:00:26 PM
Post by: MINIgrillin on February 17, 2017, 08:00:26 PM
Leave it the way it is. Straight out the hood.. get a new handle and slap on some polished legs. Spinner wheels. That mofo is caddywompus with a gangster lean lid handle. It even has wire grocery cart wheels. It's an urban soldier.
Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: LiquidOcelot on February 17, 2017, 08:09:48 PM
Post by: LiquidOcelot on February 17, 2017, 08:09:48 PM
I agree with the other guys it's been around the block a few times
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Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: SteveMBH on February 18, 2017, 05:39:56 AM
Post by: SteveMBH on February 18, 2017, 05:39:56 AM
Sometimes I wish I would have not cleaned up a kettle and just kept using it with all its original glory and battle scars. This one looks cool the way it is.
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Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: Brassjc on February 18, 2017, 01:58:51 PM
Post by: Brassjc on February 18, 2017, 01:58:51 PM
Quote from: SteveMBH on February 18, 2017, 05:39:56 AM
Sometimes I wish I would have not cleaned up a kettle and just kept using it with all its original glory and battle scars. This one looks cool the way it is.
I know what you mean Steve. I don't want it to lose its originality, but I also don't want my guests to think they'll get hepatitis from eating off it!
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Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: Travis on February 18, 2017, 04:42:10 PM
Post by: Travis on February 18, 2017, 04:42:10 PM
Quote from: Brassjc on February 18, 2017, 01:58:51 PMLOLQuote from: SteveMBH on February 18, 2017, 05:39:56 AM
Sometimes I wish I would have not cleaned up a kettle and just kept using it with all its original glory and battle scars. This one looks cool the way it is.
I know what you mean Steve. I don't want it to lose its originality, but I also don't want my guests to think they'll get hepatitis from eating off it!
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Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: Vwbuggin64 on February 19, 2017, 08:26:36 AM
Post by: Vwbuggin64 on February 19, 2017, 08:26:36 AM
There are many forums here explaining restorations. It all depends on how far you want to take it. You can clean it up or do a full blown resto. Ive had great success with the tomato. I used the engine paint enamel from the local auto parts store. Lastly, and most important, you need patience. Thats your best tool. Take it slow and youll love the results. Id still cook on yours, but im a little crazy.
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Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: zavod44 on February 19, 2017, 10:50:06 AM
Post by: zavod44 on February 19, 2017, 10:50:06 AM
You will not be able to touch up the color, what ever paint you use it will eventually turn black and blister off. Don't waste your time with that. Get it all cleaned up and get the stains and paint graffiti off and it will look awesome. Getting this back up and running and putting this back in service is what this site is all about. Great job so far, just clean it and go from there.....
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Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: Brassjc on March 04, 2017, 09:55:25 PM
Post by: Brassjc on March 04, 2017, 09:55:25 PM
Quote from: zavod44 on February 19, 2017, 10:50:06 AM
You will not be able to touch up the color, what ever paint you use it will eventually turn black and blister off. Don't waste your time with that. Get it all cleaned up and get the stains and paint graffiti off and it will look awesome. Getting this back up and running and putting this back in service is what this site is all about. Great job so far, just clean it and go from there.....
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I'm sorry I just couldn't help myself! I also picked up a Model C so this is now a C and H Reno!
Bought one set of new handles from Brian, can't wait to get them. The others have removed (hacksaw'd the rivets) and sanded back, will put them in an oil bath next
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Reconditioned the legs aka Weber forum advice, one final polish and they will be good to go
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Removed the tag with steel wool (sorry not sorry- I hate taggers)
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More to follow!
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Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: Brassjc on March 04, 2017, 10:13:20 PM
Post by: Brassjc on March 04, 2017, 10:13:20 PM
Thank everyone for the advice so far, what an amazing forum.
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Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: captjoe06 on March 05, 2017, 01:28:48 AM
Post by: captjoe06 on March 05, 2017, 01:28:48 AM
Looking good!
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Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: jcnaz on March 05, 2017, 05:08:59 AM
Post by: jcnaz on March 05, 2017, 05:08:59 AM
That is going to look pretty cool when finished!
Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: Kneab on March 05, 2017, 05:27:36 AM
Post by: Kneab on March 05, 2017, 05:27:36 AM
That is looking a lot better. Nice job. Can't wait to see this finished.
searching for a 26.
searching for a 26.
Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: LiquidOcelot on March 05, 2017, 02:04:45 PM
Post by: LiquidOcelot on March 05, 2017, 02:04:45 PM
are those the original handles just sanded down? they came out great if so
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Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: Brassjc on March 05, 2017, 06:07:22 PM
Post by: Brassjc on March 05, 2017, 06:07:22 PM
Quote from: LiquidOcelot on March 05, 2017, 02:04:45 PMYes the model C handles lasted well and came up great. Just need to find some ss bolts...
are those the original handles just sanded down? they came out great if so
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Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: Brassjc on March 05, 2017, 06:07:52 PM
Post by: Brassjc on March 05, 2017, 06:07:52 PM
Model H were cactus, Brian is making me some maple ones!
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Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: johnny 2 shack on March 07, 2017, 07:32:12 AM
Post by: johnny 2 shack on March 07, 2017, 07:32:12 AM
totally wicked battle scars ! would be proud to have that in my herd.i would keep the original wood on it (hate breaking up old friends) . just oil her up and good to go .
Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: Neil_VT00 on March 07, 2017, 07:59:52 AM
Post by: Neil_VT00 on March 07, 2017, 07:59:52 AM
This is going to be such a cool grill when it's done. Great job so far.
Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: Brassjc on March 07, 2017, 07:43:00 PM
Post by: Brassjc on March 07, 2017, 07:43:00 PM
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Handles look good, not stoked about the bolts sticking out but may change them out
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Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: Neil_VT00 on March 08, 2017, 07:26:12 AM
Post by: Neil_VT00 on March 08, 2017, 07:26:12 AM
Handle came out well.
If you haven't already, you might want to consider using your razor scraper to take off the new paint up to the edge of the bare metal spot so you can't see your tape lines.
If you haven't already, you might want to consider using your razor scraper to take off the new paint up to the edge of the bare metal spot so you can't see your tape lines.
Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: Brassjc on March 28, 2017, 10:31:56 PM
Post by: Brassjc on March 28, 2017, 10:31:56 PM
All finished with the model h!
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Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: Brassjc on March 28, 2017, 10:32:42 PM
Post by: Brassjc on March 28, 2017, 10:32:42 PM
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Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: Jon on March 28, 2017, 10:40:03 PM
Post by: Jon on March 28, 2017, 10:40:03 PM
That is one interesting cooker. it looks like one cool kettle. Great job getting it back into shape. Not everything is going to be new old stock (and none of mine are), so the restores are what we count on.
What are you cooking on it next?
What are you cooking on it next?
Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: WNC on March 29, 2017, 02:37:21 AM
Post by: WNC on March 29, 2017, 02:37:21 AM
Beautiful job!
RRR, what it's all about
Love taking the finished shots in front of some tagged walls, very fitting!
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Love taking the finished shots in front of some tagged walls, very fitting!
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Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: Travis on March 29, 2017, 04:19:07 AM
Post by: Travis on March 29, 2017, 04:19:07 AM
Nice job dude. I like how you did the triangle. Good lookin cooker.
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Title: Re: Model H Restoration
Post by: LiquidOcelot on March 29, 2017, 06:26:21 AM
Post by: LiquidOcelot on March 29, 2017, 06:26:21 AM
good job man looks sweet