C code 14.5" 1880 restore

[TheDude]

@SteveZ you and your beer are always welcome. I think this might be the only piece that will hold a candle to your stuff though.

[DonoBBQ]

Thats pretty cool. Get the legs and door sandblasted and chromed and you have a brand new smoker!

[TheDude]

On a older cooker, I like a matt finish on the steel parts.

[TheDude]

I'm to a point, that I'm torn. She's cleaned up to a point, she's usable and looks 36 years young but not pristine. Still pretty rusty on the legs and door. I kinda like that you can tell her age. Do I take her to her former glory, or leave he legacy? She will be cooked on either way.

[Bob BQ]

Help us help you... show some pics! 

[TheDude]

Told you guys I was in no hurry with this one. More pics will come though.

Question. Do you guys dilute CLR when you use it? If so, how much?

[TheDude]

Door soaking in evavpo-rust.

[Neil_VT00]

Question. Do you guys dilute CLR when you use it? If so, how much?

I always dilute CLR based on this:

Place the ash pan in the container and begin to fill with warm water. Once the water has submerged the pan, add in 1/2 – 1 Cup of CLR and then just let it soak...

http://weberkettleclub.com/weber-charcoal-grill-restoration/ash-pan-clean-up-and-polish-procedure/

What are you going to use the CLR for or are you now using evaporust instead? How did the door come out?

[TheDude]

Didn't hardly do shit. Any suggestions guys?

[pbe gummi bear]

How long did it soak for? I've had nothing but success with full 24hr soaking in evaporust. It was submerged though.

[Neil_VT00]

What's the door made of on WSMs that age? Is the discoloration  rust or baked on grease?


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[TheDude]

About 14 gummi. I'll try longer. Door is steel. It's rust. Don't think the thing was used more than a couple times, then sat aside for a few decades.

[Neil_VT00]

I'd say do a longer soak and have it submerged in liquid this time.  I've seen some pretty nasty stuff come out of an evaporust bath sparkly clean.

[TheDude]

A full soak made a huge difference. Wish I had taken a pic after the paper towel treatment.

[TheDude]

Still needs some 0000 treatment.