Kettle Rust

[rmcmann]

I just purchased my first Weber charcoal grill, a ss performer. I notice that the bowl has some rust and that this seems to be somewhat common with the kettles.

- What causes this, and is ther any way to prevent it?

- How can I repair this? I was thinking of Por15. Otheer than that are there any otherr options?

Thanks

[1buckie]

Whereabouts is the rust happening?

Either a bit more description or a few pics if you're able & we'll be able to help better......

An SS is now a few years back, but that doesn't mean it can't be cleaned & cleared of rust & tuuf to close to brand new.....

[toolhead]

Color and pics pls.
porcfix probably wont work..ibdont think its heat rated.
the kettle can take a lot of rust wear. How bad is rust.  ? Post pics?

[1buckie]

Color and pics pls.
porcfix probably wont work..ibdont think its heat rated.
the kettle can take a lot of rust wear. How bad is rust.  ? Post pics?

Por 15 has a high heat version, but it may not be the thing to use depending on where the fix needs to happen......

[rmcmann]

Finally got some pics of the rust. LMK what you think.

[chefn58]

Looks to me like the previous owner had some pretty hot fires concentrated in that area of the kettle. If you have a dremel, you can use the wire brush, hit the areas of rust and then seal it with an oil of some sort.


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[Troy]

holy jesus.

i would replace that.
call weber and show them.
they might replace for free, or at least give a discount on a new bowl.
(if you tell them you bought it used, they're not going to do anything for you)

[Hofy]

Actually Troy, I have bought used kettles with damage and called Weber and told them so.  While not free I did get discounts on the parts I needed.
It never hurts to try.