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Title: Rust removal
Post by: danpeikes on March 12, 2020, 08:04:20 AM
I am restoring an old SUMMIT 650 NG BLK (USA). Any recommendations for a chemical solution for getting rid of rust on flavorizers?Ideally something I can just soak them in.
I am also looking get the rust out of the fire box. I realize there I will likely need a spray on solution and possibly a mechanical solution.  Any and all thoughts are appreciated.
TIA,
Daniel
Title: Re: Rust removal
Post by: JEBIV on March 12, 2020, 08:22:30 AM
@Dave in KC @LightningBoldtz both of these guys know what they are doing on these gas grills I'm sure one will chime in and get you pointers
Title: Re: Rust removal
Post by: LightningBoldtz on March 12, 2020, 08:31:38 AM
I am sorry I have never bothered trying to get the rust off of flavor bars.  If you are restoring to flip, I have heard evaporust works but I think it is really expensive.  If you are restoring for yourself why does it have to be perfect as they will get dirty after the first cook
Title: Re: Rust removal
Post by: Dave in KC on March 12, 2020, 08:35:41 AM
Evaporust seems to do a decent job, but frankly, I would take an angle grinder with a wire cup brush
or a really abrasive pad to them.
Title: Re: Rust removal
Post by: JEBIV on March 12, 2020, 09:28:20 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbkDa0OZetk
Title: Re: Rust removal
Post by: YardBurner on March 14, 2020, 04:43:16 PM
For personal use.
Heavy duty putty knife or a trip through the self cleaning
cycle in the oven.  Warning!  Can produce lots of smoke.

As said.  First cook will color them and make em cruddy.

Who cares.