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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: captjoe06 on November 14, 2016, 12:54:57 PM
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I've got an agreement to pick this up Saturday. Does anyone know if there's a way to bring back the blue in the faded handles?
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They are probably toast. What you could do is get some wood ones and paint them blue. A few coats of spar would kick them in.
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Still a cool kettle even with faded blue handles
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You could try something like armor all. It may bring back some of the blue.
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Auto parts stores have something called wipe new or something like that.
Will these Simpson kettles change color?
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sometimes clear coat works
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I don't think there's anything you can do. Maybe find some donors...
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Call Weber customer service, who knows maybe they have blue handles?
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Just a shot in the dark, but try this...on the underside of one of them (remove from grill first)...200 grit sandpaper...just may take the top layer of discoloration off and reveal something good.
I had an old set of plastic wheels that looked like that and the sandpaper worked..did 200 then 400, then fine steel wool and the color came back and shined...kind of a crusty top layer i guess
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Thanks guys. I saw someone used Vaseline on some old radio knobs.
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I think I might take a shot at calling CS, can't hurt.
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Thanks for all the suggestions.
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I'm not familiar with the handles. Do they have logos on them? If not, I know in Phoenix we have a store that will mix custom colors and load it in a spray can for you.
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I'm not familiar with the handles. Do they have logos on them? If not, I know in Phoenix we have a store that will mix custom colors and load it in a spray can for you.
Out of the box new they are blue plastic
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So I took a look at some pictures. If you can get the paint color (I mean, as long as it's gonna be primarily a looker and not left outside), it's as easy as using a sharpie for the logo's. I tried a paint pen on this vise first, but a sharpie ended up being much cleaner and looked much nicer.
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Oops. My bad. It just looks like the logo is embossed (if that's the right term). Looks like you would have to make a decal of the original. So light sanding, primer, paint, logo and then clear coat to cover the decal. Just my .02
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It is always nice to keep things original but with the Simpson kettle,I opt to differ. If I got it just like that, I would put nice 2 screw Zav's wooden handles ( need to drill 2 small holes per handle) , take off the ash bucket ring and put ask pan/disk, clean up the triangle and put new wheels. Sort of reminiscent of 60's Ambassador. I might even sand off the simpson pic on the lid and try buffing back the color or leave it as is.
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+1 for what greenweb said but then I'm not really a collector. I would definitely want the wood handle and logo delete.
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ewwwwwwww. No offense of course lol
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Like I said, I'm no collector so take my opinion with a grain of Himalayan pink salt [emoji3]
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It is always nice to keep things original but with the Simpson kettle,I opt to differ. If I got it just like that, I would put nice 2 screw Zav's wooden handles ( need to drill 2 small holes per handle) , take off the ash bucket ring and put ask pan/disk, clean up the triangle and put new wheels. Sort of reminiscent of 60's Ambassador. I might even sand off the simpson pic on the lid and try buffing back the color or leave it as is.
So, your suggestion is to take a collectable kettle and turn it into something completely worthless?
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If I weren't into The Simpsons I'd find someone who was and make a trade long before I'd ruin it. To each their own.
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It is always nice to keep things original but with the Simpson kettle,I opt to differ. If I got it just like that, I would put nice 2 screw Zav's wooden handles ( need to drill 2 small holes per handle) , take off the ash bucket ring and put ask pan/disk, clean up the triangle and put new wheels. Sort of reminiscent of 60's Ambassador. I might even sand off the simpson pic on the lid and try buffing back the color or leave it as is.
So, your suggestion is to take a collectable kettle and turn it into something completely worthless?
I know many people will disagree, but to me, the Simpson kettle is too new to be a collectable unlike few of your latest scores. Again, to me, they are more closer to any beer logo kettles than any collectable 50,60, or 70's kettles.
With faded handles and missing ash bucket, I suggested what I would do as an alternative option. Actually, if I get one of these and I have seen it as low as $20 in the past, I would definitely do what I mentioned. The soft yellow color is so close to the 60's Ambassador, I think it will look so cool with logo and those blue handle delete and nice wooden handles. Again this is just me. You do not have to agree. I certainly don't agree with your statement about being turning it into something worthless if you do something you like or creative.
For the record, I will not touch oldie kettles, but anything newer are different story.
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It is always nice to keep things original but with the Simpson kettle,I opt to differ. If I got it just like that, I would put nice 2 screw Zav's wooden handles ( need to drill 2 small holes per handle) , take off the ash bucket ring and put ask pan/disk, clean up the triangle and put new wheels. Sort of reminiscent of 60's Ambassador. I might even sand off the simpson pic on the lid and try buffing back the color or leave it as is.
So, your suggestion is to take a collectable kettle and turn it into something completely worthless?
I know many people will disagree, but to me, the Simpson kettle is too new to be a collectable unlike few of your latest scores. Again, to me, they are more closer to any beer logo kettles than any collectable 50,60, or 70's kettles.
With faded handles and missing ash bucket, I suggested what I would do as an alternative option. Actually, if I get one of these and I have seen it as low as $20 in the past, I would definitely do what I mentioned. The soft yellow color is so close to the 60's Ambassador, I think it will look so cool with logo and those blue handle delete and nice wooden handles. Again this is just me. You do not have to agree. I certainly don't agree with your statement about being turning it into something worthless if you do something you like or creative.
Agreed. I disagree with you, but to each his own.
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So, why is it ok to butcher a limited edition kettle from the 90's up, but you respect a general kettle from earlier?
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So, why is it ok to butcher a limited edition kettle from the 90's up, but you respect a general kettle from earlier?
My inspiration comes from classic Retro kettles. Older kettles are already classic retro. Newer not. I have already changed up one of my new lime special limited edition MT to make it retro kettle and few others. I do not think my limited ed. MT is collectable and I don't think I butcher it by making it retro. :-\
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We'll just have to agree to disagree.
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I never liked the blue handles (yeah, I know it's the Simpson's colors). I think the faded ones are cool. I would clean up around the the handle welds and tape off small area around each and use some high heat yellow paint. You can razor off any painted area you don't want. If you get a good color match may look almost good as new. (Sand with 600 and lighter, then apply compound and rub with dry cloth to give the paint glass shine) I would only fix dings and rust though. Yellow porcelain is too rare. And yes I would collect and Restore one. Homer is cool!
Also that One Touch Gold aluminum ring one the bottom is collectable- They don't make em like that no more. I would look for a matching ash pan.
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Personally, I'd keep it as original as possible. The Simpson's are an American icon just as Weber is IMO.
I know different people have different views, and no one person has to agree with the others, but this was one of the only distributed "tribute" Kettles Weber did.
That makes it special to me.
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I'm not even a Simpson's guy. For $60 it's just hard to pass up and will be fun to cook on down the dock. A sudden dilemma has come up. A Black MBH has shown up and I don't think I have enough time to grab both on my one day off on Saturday. I've already committed to the Simpson's. Do I really need the MBH? Are they really that special compared to the newer kettles?
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I really enjoy my mbh. It's a different cooking experience.
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I'm not even a Simpson's guy. For $60 it's just hard to pass up and will be fun to cook on down the dock. A sudden dilemma has come up. A Black MBH has shown up and I don't think I have enough time to grab both on my one day off on Saturday. I've already committed to the Simpson's. Do I really need the MBH? Are they really that special compared to the newer kettles?
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I'd go for Simpson kettle first. Contrary to what I said, I love to have one of these. I still think it would look nicer with wooden handles and ash pan. Maybe not touch the Simpson logo on the lid. That MBH is nice too, but you will get more chances to get one later.
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Frick it. I'm grabbing them both
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Good for you! Bet you would be surprised at what that Simpson's kettle would fetch on Ebay.
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Frick it. I'm grabbing them both
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There you go! I'd say grab both but did not want to push the issue when you said only one.
Congrats! real happy for you.
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Wife to be said "That's how you want to spend your one day off?" uhmmm, why yes I told her, It's the thrill of the hunt!
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Frick it. I'm grabbing them both
That's the spirit.
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Good for you! Bet you would be surprised at what that Simpson's kettle would fetch on Ebay.
The plan is to keep it but I'm thinking I'd never lose money on the deal.
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You should get them both! The old daisy wheel kettles are fantastic for smoking. However, you just can't beat a One Touch with the ash bucket. Recently my favorite kettle to cook on has been the 79 A code redhead, but the ash buildup is a minor hassle.
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Doh!!!!
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Frick it. I'm grabbing them both
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Adaboy Joe!