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Grill Talk => Gas Grills & Electric Kettles => Topic started by: GrillSavage on February 22, 2019, 02:12:40 PM

Title: Slats and Handle Finish
Post by: GrillSavage on February 22, 2019, 02:12:40 PM

I'm in the process of refinishing my handle and slats and I want them to look as close to the original condition Weber issued back in the 90's. What has everyone used to achieve this look with the stain/ polyurethane finish?
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Title: Re: Slats and Handle Finish
Post by: GrillSavage on February 22, 2019, 06:22:57 PM

Doesn’t need to be spot on. Just looking for recommendations here fellas.

Title: Re: Slats and Handle Finish
Post by: Dave in KC on February 23, 2019, 04:35:16 AM

Not sure about original specs, but I wouldn't use a polyurethane. I use spar marine varnish.  It will hold up much better in the elements. 

Title: Re: Slats and Handle Finish
Post by: MacEggs on February 23, 2019, 04:56:56 AM

My recommendation, and personal preference would be use just tung oil to treat the wood. A couple three coats.
I did this with my Genesis Jr restore and really like the look.
I didn't want the handle or the slats to have any type of sheen to it. I figured that would take away from the red lid.


(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/MacEggs/Genesis%20Jr/IMG_7893.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/MacEggs/media/Genesis%20Jr/IMG_7893.jpg.html)

(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/MacEggs/Genesis%20Jr/IMG_7892.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/MacEggs/media/Genesis%20Jr/IMG_7892.jpg.html)


Here is my junior restore thread:

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-gas-grills-electric-cookers/rescued-a-red-junior/

Title: Re: Slats and Handle Finish
Post by: GrillSavage on February 23, 2019, 05:54:39 AM

Oh yeah, I really like how that turned out! I searched around but was having a tough time finding information about the finishes used.

Title: Re: Slats and Handle Finish
Post by: GrillSavage on February 23, 2019, 08:34:48 AM

Quote from: Dave in KC on February 23, 2019, 04:35:16 AM

Not sure about original specs, but I wouldn't use a polyurethane. I use spar marine varnish.  It will hold up much better in the elements.

Did you use a satin finish or gloss?

Title: Re: Slats and Handle Finish
Post by: GrillSavage on February 26, 2019, 12:25:18 PM

@MacEggs

What type of wood did you use for your restore?

Title: Re: Slats and Handle Finish
Post by: MacEggs on February 27, 2019, 01:08:07 AM

@GrillSavage , I used mahogany for the handle along with a plain tung oil to treat it.

The slats are re-purposed cedar and I used a tinted Danish oil to give them some colour.

I did not use any spar varnish or polyurethane after that.