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wmeixsell

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Cleaning question for ya guy's
« on: July 21, 2017, 10:35:10 AM »
I have an older N-code 18" I had bought back in 91. Well through the years and setting in basement she has sorta lost her shine. What's your tricks to bring the color back?? Also this is my first time here, how do I post pics??http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/07/21/IMG_0246.jpg
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Hell Fire Grill

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Re: Cleaning question for ya guy's
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2017, 10:43:13 AM »
Soap & water.
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wmeixsell

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Re: Cleaning question for ya guy's
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2017, 10:50:25 AM »
Quote from: Hell Fire Grill on July 21, 2017, 10:43:13 AM
Soap & water.
I tried that and also vinegar and scotch brite and no luck.
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Kneab

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Re: Cleaning question for ya guy's
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2017, 10:52:50 AM »
Scotch brite is not good. Dish soap and 4/0 steel wool. Scotch brite is too abrasive.
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SixZeroFour

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Re: Cleaning question for ya guy's
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2017, 10:54:15 AM »
If the black has lost its luster there really inst anything permanent you can do to bring it back. Your best bet is to clean it as best as possible then use a high flashpoint oil on the outside like grapeseed oil. It will darken it up a bit but you will need to reapply once in awhile.
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BillA from CA

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Re: Cleaning question for ya guy's
« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2017, 10:59:31 AM »
Some liquid silicone-based or silicone-rich automotive finish restorers or polishes have pretty high temperature resistance but still may only make it look good until the first time you use the grill.  I just went out and tried some Turtle Wax ICE synthetic polish on the lid of my 35 yr. old kettle and it is now blindingly bright and shiny.  I will post an update after it gets fired up this weekend
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wmeixsell

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Re: Cleaning question for ya guy's
« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2017, 11:16:08 AM »
How do you post pics on here guy's???
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SixZeroFour

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Re: Cleaning question for ya guy's
« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2017, 11:42:39 AM »
sign up for an account at http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/ - makes posting pics a breeze
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mhiszem

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Re: Cleaning question for ya guy's
« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2017, 11:44:00 AM »
What @SixZeroFour said as well.

Easiest way from a browser is http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/ then click on picture, select Embed codes, copy and paste one of the codes into your post.

Or download the WKC app on iOS or Android.
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wmeixsell

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Re: Cleaning question for ya guy's
« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2017, 11:57:43 AM »
Thank you guy's that worked now I can post pics!! Much appreciated!!!
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Dc_smoke309

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Re: Cleaning question for ya guy's
« Reply #10 on: July 21, 2017, 12:03:06 PM »
Good ol dish soap and some steel wool.... and a cold beer... [emoji38]
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Kneab

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Re: Cleaning question for ya guy's
« Reply #11 on: July 21, 2017, 12:05:09 PM »
Quote from: Dc_smoke309 on July 21, 2017, 12:03:06 PM
Good ol dish soap and some steel wool.... and a cold beer... [emoji38]
+1 on the cold beer.
Forgot that step. 🍻👍
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wmeixsell

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Re: Cleaning question for ya guy's
« Reply #12 on: July 21, 2017, 12:07:52 PM »
Quote from: Dc_smoke309 on July 21, 2017, 12:03:06 PM
Good ol dish soap and some steel wool.... and a cold beer... [emoji38]
;D ;D ;D ;D
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wmeixsell

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Re: Cleaning question for ya guy's
« Reply #13 on: July 21, 2017, 12:11:11 PM »
Quote from: BillA from CA on July 21, 2017, 10:59:31 AM
Some liquid silicone-based or silicone-rich automotive finish restorers or polishes have pretty high temperature resistance but still may only make it look good until the first time you use the grill.  I just went out and tried some Turtle Wax ICE synthetic polish on the lid of my 35 yr. old kettle and it is now blindingly bright and shiny.  I will post an update after it gets fired up this weekend
Looking forward to it...
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Madpap

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Re: Cleaning question for ya guy's
« Reply #14 on: July 21, 2017, 12:37:18 PM »
It takes quite a bit of beer to get them looking just right.


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