Porcelain issues

[RumBar]

The lid from my $10 CL Performer score looks stained but when I got around to cleaning it up yesterday after using steel wool and vinegar it still looked the same. It's almost like the porcelain is pitted, it's rough also. Rough enough that if I left it outside I think it would rust. It is odd to see so much damage to it because it don't think it grill was used more than two or three times (I don't think they ever used charcoal with it, I believe they just turned on the gas and thought that's how it worked).
Anyone have any thoughts or suggestions about it.


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[brewtownbeatdown]

Did you try scraping a spot, with a razor blade, to see if it clears? Long shot: maybe they put something on to keep it shiny (wax, clearcoat?), but once it felt heat it dulled & bonded like epoxy. I've had a couple instances w/ similar issue (smaller spots usually).  Scrub w/ steel wool & mag wheel cleaner, let sit a minute, cross fingers, scrape.


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[pbe gummi bear]

Given the wear pattern it looks like abrasion from a cover. The lid handle elevates the center portion so it only starts rubbing farther away. Even though it's not shiny I don't think it would rust.

[Golly]

Had the same marks on a blue MT that would not come off
Tried everything
Thinking previous owner had a cover on it out in the sun and
It stuck to the lid and caused a reaction

Happy to be told different

[RumBar]

Thanks for the comments. I'm going with the abrasion theory. It is actually kinda cool looking, it reminds me a bit of the Milky Way Galaxy up close so I was going to name this grill Galaxar. A quick Google search came up with Gallaxhar, the bad alien from the movie Monsters vs. Aliens. His head resembles my grill so from here on out it'll be dubbed GALLAXHAR.



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[MikeRocksTheRed]

@RumBar  -  Have you called Weber CS? Your grill appears to be new enough to still be under warranty.  While I doubt in this case they will do anything, it is always possible there was a bad run of kettles that are all having this problem in which case they might replace it.  It's worth a shot...especially if you can get a brand new lid on a $10 CL find.

[RumBar]

I did end up calling Weber CS but they were unable to help. Not big deal as it still looks and works great. I ended up putting it on my enclosed patio under the stainless vent hood I installed earlier. I'm pretty happy with the look. Thank you for the suggestion to call them though.




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[captjoe06]

I did end up calling Weber CS but they were unable to help. Not big deal as it still looks and works great. I ended up putting it on my enclosed patio under the stainless vent hood I installed earlier. I'm pretty happy with the look. Thank you for the suggestion to call them though.




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That's a sweet set-up you got there!

[Travis]

Gallaxhar. Good name for it. Gives character. That is a sweet set up you got there. Is that an 8412 wok hanging up? I just got one the other day, bit haven't had a chance to break her in yet. Tfs.

[RumBar]

Yes on the wok. I've had it for years and never really used it but my son had been bugging me to get out. We fired it up a couple weekends ago and the food turned out great. It was really fun and easy to cook on, in fact my son did all the cooking that night, I just prepped.



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[addicted-to-smoke]

... in fact my son did all the cooking that night, I just prepped.

That's so cool. My girl got involved in grilling this winter as part of a school project she did. The other day she asked me if she could have her own grill.

"Oh," I said, 'Like the smaller one we got from Grandpa?" (An 18.5" and more her size etc.)

"No. I want your red one." (SS Performer)

"Um, let me think about that, OK?"

KIDS TODAY! The grave ain't even cold yet!