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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: Darko on May 15, 2016, 08:44:01 AM
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When did Weber stop making the OTG in blue? The reason I ask, is that a guy at work is selling one. I talked to him and was told that it is about 8yrs old, the porcelain is in good shape with no issues, but the cooking grates may need to be replaced.
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I have an AU - 2012 Blue OTG and it is a shade lighter than the DD - 2000 Performer and Genesis Silver B I'm working on.
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Two unknown dated Master-Touches and a Silver B gasser from long ago.
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Not sure about color palates of the BLUES but the newer one I have is definitely lighter and doubt it is due to fading.
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My youngest is a 2009, so he's close. There is a C&B Performer in blue.
http://m.crateandbarrel.com/weber-blue-performer-deluxe-charcoal-grill/s379523
If it's a reasonable price, you won't regret grabbing it. Just dang pretty cookers. Looking for a 3rd, since my daughters called "dibs" on both of these. (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160515/e82a699dae485f6c3b3550a8368b728b.jpg)
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2013 I am thinking. If the price seems right grab it.
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Blue was terminated nation wide at the end of 2013. Still surprises me three years later as it is still a nice, classy yet contemporary color. I guess if they wanted copper to be in the main line one other had to go and maybe green was more popular I guess...
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Blue was terminated nation wide at the end of 2013. Still surprises me three years later as it is still a nice, classy yet contemporary color. I guess if they wanted copper to be in the main line one other had to go and maybe green was more popular I guess...
I guess I better be on the hunt for the BLUES from now on!!
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It looks like the ones @brewtownbeatdown is showing. I'll probably go see it tomorrow. He's asking 75 canadian bucks for it.
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Good luck Darko
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He's asking 75 canadian bucks for it.
$75(Canadian) is about $58(US)
That's about the going rate for 'em. I paid $55 & $70 for mine, both with premium covers.
Hope you grab it!!! Look even better in person.
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Don't forget, these puppies are a lot more common in the US than here in Canada. In the past 3 months or so since the "Weberitis" took hold, other than the original Lime SJ I got, this is the first coloured kettle I've seen for sale. We have lots of various black kettles for sale but they typically aren't that cheap. Heck I see people selling(trying to sell) 3yr old Silver OT for 90 bucks because the new ones are 150 bucks.
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Don't forget, these puppies are a lot more common in the US than here in Canada........Heck I see people selling(trying to sell) 3yr old Silver OT for 90 bucks because the new ones are 150 bucks.
Then it's a steal at that price. Sounds like you've already made up your mind. You won't regret the purchase. Enjoy!!!
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Yep, end of '13. The latter ones are a lighter shade of blue, almost periwinkle, and speckled. Here's a true story:
In the Fall of 2013 I wandered into my local Weber dealer, and asked if they had a blue in stock. I wasn't planning to buy, just perv the lineup. He said, "no, but let me check the computer." A few minutes later he returned and said, "Weber has discontinued the blue, but they [Weber] have one more blue 22" OTG left in their warehouse. Do you want me to see if we can get it?"
I threw down my card, and picked it up later that week. To this day it sits in its box, unassembled, on a shelf in my garage. I don't have plans to use it, but that could change. I may give it to one of my boys as a house warming one day (they are 6 & 4 now).
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I picked it up today. Alas it was a lot rougher than I had hoped. Grates are pooched, Enamel on the bowl is crazed and buggered on one side, Lid has some damage around the rim. Good news is I got it for 20 bucks. It's a DA code, so from 2001.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/05/16/IMAG0445.md.jpg)
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I'll give it a good cleaning tomorrow and see where I'm at.
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COOL! I want a blue...got a blue SJ but I want a blue 18 or 22
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A steal. Congrats!
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After cleaning, a bit rougher than hoped, but still a cooker. One of the legs is done for. I figure I can fix it. Still, looks pretty good.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/05/17/IMAG0448.md.jpg)
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One of the legs is buggered, lots of enamel damaged. Still, will make a good cooker.
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Is there a brand of high heat paint that is a good match?
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The paint will eventually turn black over time … Unless it's kept away from direct heat.
I had that happen to a red 18 that I restored in 2013. I'm glad I did it, as it was a learning experience …. I will not do it again.
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Engine paint? Brake caliper paint? It all goes bad at some point? Just asking?
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I imagine if painting were a viable option, there would be no black kettles on this site.
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Let me make this clear. Is there a high heat paint that is a close match to a 2001 blue? I don't give a crap about painting being a viable option, or about paint turning black.
I just need a close match.
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Caliper paint is best. Engine and exhaust paint will hold for a while. Nothing lasts forever though.
Brands are duplicolor, vht.
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Yup, caliper paint is what I used. Not too sure if there is a good match for the blue.
Do you have a local autobody shop / store that specializes in paint or color-matching? I have one local to me. Haven't checked it out yet.
http://www.tssautobodysupplies.com
Show us some pics of the areas of concern. I would personally do nothing when it comes to paint. Just apply some vegetable oil / spray from time to time.
As for the buggered leg, maybe find a kettle for cheap and swap out the leg. Is it a wheel leg, or the non-wheel leg ??
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If it's the front leg. Go to the hardware store and buy 1inch aluminum tubing and cut to fit. I've done this before worked out grate.
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My bad, it's not the leg itself, it's the socket. A few of the welds let go. Nothing a few fender washers won't fix.