Blue Kettle Performer Gen 2 Find

[robbanton]

I just scored a Blue Performer with gas assist and cover from Craigslist for $50. It does have 2 quarter size spots on the lid where the enamel has chipped but for the most part it's in great condition. The cooking grate only was used a few times and the cover has bad cracking. I think for $50 this will be my main kettle and be kept on the deck in the great outdoors.

How'd I do, what can I do to fix the blue enamel and does Weber keep this color in stock? If so how much are they?

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[Travis]

Great score! Was this the one in Carbondale, Il? I personally wouldn't bother with the chips. Heat the cooker up and dab a little oil on it. It helps keep the rust at bay. Those chips are its character in my opinion. Great find bud!


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[robbanton]

Thanks for the tip Travis! Also no this isn't the one from Carbondale, IL it was listed in Virginia Beach.

[captjoe06]

Great score! Was this the one in Carbondale, Il? I personally wouldn't bother with the chips. Heat the cooker up and dab a little oil on it. It helps keep the rust at bay. Those chips are its character in my opinion. Great find bud!


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I agree.  If anything, because you got it so cheap and it sure is pretty I'd consider getting the metal table for it.  I think the metal table takes the plastic table performers to the next level and it's literally a 5 minute swap out unscrewing the old one and screwing the new one in.

[zavod44]

Agreed agreed agreed

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[Ken Mc]

love the metal tables! made my black Performer POP...

[jaynik]

Here's mine with the metal table and Uncle Al's new white walls.



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[kettlebb]

Are you guys just ordering the table from Weber? How much are they and do they fit the gen 3 models?


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[robbanton]

Thanks for all the tips and suggestions. I did my first cook on it just a bit ago and the steaks came out amazing but I didn't quite get the grill marks I was aiming for.


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[robbanton]

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[kettlebb]

@robbanton common misconception. Grill marks aren't what you are looking for.

http://amazingribs.com/tips_and_technique/mythbusting_grill_marks_and_flipping_meat.html


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[robbanton]

Well damn!!! Hahaha @kettlebb I do have to say the steaks came out perfect without them anyway.


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[kettlebb]

They looked tasty no doubt. Great way to break it in. And you got a great find!


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[kettlebb]

@robbanton I just realized I sounded like an asshole. I meant no disrespect. My apologies.


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[MINIgrillin]

$50! That's a great score! And it's blue!
Beat it up..