Problem with grate discolouration on 57 GBS master touch kettle.

[Rumblefish1977]

Hi all, I am new here, but recently purchased a new kettle about 4 months ago.  In the last few weeks after a few sessions  cooking pizza with a normal pizza stone at high heat over the grate, the grate has become discoloured and bits of it look copper coloroured.  I always keep it clean so the grates are silver in the most part but with copper areas if that makes sense.  Any ideas? 

[Travis]

Hello and welcome. Honestly, it sounds like normal wear happening on the grates. High heat, smoke film, etc... happening. As long as nothing seems out of the norm, I wouldn't worry. Of course, you could always contact Weber.


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[Rumblefish1977]

Thanks I added a photo which might help, does this look normal?

[HoosierKettle]

Only problem I see is the grate is too clean. Need to get it greasy with some burgers and chicken

I don't think I've ever inspected a grill grate that closely.

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[Travis]

I know that the regular grates that we buy are just steel with a plating over it. Not sure what "plated" metal that is. My uneducated guess is that's the plating coming off. You'll have some more fella's chime in shortly, but I wouldn't be concerned.





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