I am making some progress.
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/my-grill-restore/msg38633
I am having a hard time with the wheels, getting the white walls painted, Brian is saving the day with some stickers for the job.
I am using all original parts and cleaning them.
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5322/9011784968_78619202a1_z.jpg)
Not perfect but much cleaner
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8558/9011788458_c720a56795_z.jpg)
Kettle is all cleaned and Brian's handle looks amazing.
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5442/9011787124_9fce26468c_z.jpg)
That's looking real good! I love the wavy orange peel on the older porcelain.
Looks great so far!
Looks great so far. I too am cleaning black steelies right now. What did you use to clean them?
Mine were frankly in good shape. I doused them with WD-40 in oder to remove the finishing nail that the PO was using as a cotter pin. The next day I noticed the wheels were clean.
Its coming along nicely! Thats a sweet handle! After using 0000 steel on legs, I've finished them off with Mother's Mag. Makes 'em shine like new. I used that method on my 60's 18.5 Easterner's legs.
That's going to be one sweet Texan!
Fine looking work !
Very nice!
There's a special place in my heart for metal handled black kettles.
Quote from: Craig on June 11, 2013, 06:54:12 AM
Its coming along nicely! Thats a sweet handle! After using 0000 steel on legs, I've finished them off with Mother's Mag. Makes 'em shine like new. I used that method on my 60's 18.5 Easterner's legs.
When you all use Mother's Mag & Alluminum, fo you just wipe it on with a soft rag, and wipe it off with a clean cloth?
Quote from: G$ on June 11, 2013, 07:47:17 AM
Quote from: Craig on June 11, 2013, 06:54:12 AM
Its coming along nicely! Thats a sweet handle! After using 0000 steel on legs, I've finished them off with Mother's Mag. Makes 'em shine like new. I used that method on my 60's 18.5 Easterner's legs.
When you all use Mother's Mag & Alluminum, fo you just wipe it on with a soft rag, and wipe it off with a clean cloth?
I have some metal and aluminum cleaner /polish already. I was wondering if I was doing it right
LB, I have and have used a product called Noxon in the past, and frankly I am not really impressed with how it works. (I use a "wipe on with one rag, wipe vigorously off with another" method).
I am going to try Mother's soon, and like you said I want to hear how other folks apply it.
i use the 0000 inconjunction with mothers mag polish together in electric dreams
Quote from: G$ on June 11, 2013, 07:47:17 AM
Quote from: Craig on June 11, 2013, 06:54:12 AM
Its coming along nicely! Thats a sweet handle! After using 0000 steel on legs, I've finished them off with Mother's Mag. Makes 'em shine like new. I used that method on my 60's 18.5 Easterner's legs.
When you all use Mother's Mag & Alluminum, fo you just wipe it on with a soft rag, and wipe it off with a clean cloth?
I rub it on the legs then let it sit for a couple minutes then I wipe it off with a different cloth. It really shines them up.....now if there's already pitting from age, that will remain but the pitting with shiny legs still adds character to the vintage kettles. I do the same thing on the old ash pans too.
Well, I had a rough night.
I started to put the grill together I started with the triangle and the wheels and in my haste I forget the LEGS. So in trying to get the end caps off I bend (slightly) the inside of the metal wheel. Well, it is not that bad but still ticks me off. I ended up cutting off the metal end caps.
With regards to the legs I picked up Mother mag and aluminum polish. Holy crap that stuff is amazing on the legs.
I don't know if the pic gives it justice but here is a leg partially done.
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5322/9022079516_348ca6b189_z.jpg)
Stuff is awesome
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looks nice I am having the pitting issue on my legs of my 56 well mainly the front leg the other 2 are coming out fine yours is lookin g great though
That is a great looking project! Don't be afraid to try aluminum wheel cleaner. If your not comfortable, try on a spare leg. Make sure it is wet, give it a quick hit, let stand 30 seconds, lightly hit with SOS pad, rinse with water. Then Mother he H out of it.