Clean up??? or leave as is

[Scott Zee]

So this is the pan from the transition '59 Chestnut I picked up a few weeks ago. 2 of the clips are missing, there are multiple rust through spots, most are tiny. The pan has a porcelain coating on the underside which you see has lots of rust as well. Here's my question, would I do more harm than good trying to clean it up? I'm hoping there's a few guys who have dealt with these pans before.  I do actually like the patina on the top side...thanks





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[Rub]

I have no experience with something like this, but I would likely leave it as it is. It looks natural. If you clean it the holes will still be there but it won't look as natural. JMO.

[Travis]

Leave it!


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[kettlebb]

I agree with @Rub that it will likely look worse cleaned up.


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[iCARRY]

Leave it alone.


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[crowderjd]

I vote clean it up if possible.

[TheDude]

How is it being held up with just one clip? If you can use, as is. Use as is.

[SacramentoWeber]

Leave it


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[Jon]

Hang it, untouched, on the wall over your television. Order one of the reproductions from the Member Sales & Trades page.

[harris92]

Absolutely you should clean up the pan, legs and any other parts with active rust. The rust will continue to destroy the metal if not addressed. I only use Evaporust. It is a wonderful product. I've cleaned a glen blue like your grill and am starting on another in the near future.

Also your grill is a 1960/early 1961. I've seen them in black, glen blue, and now chestnut.


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[swamprb]

Rhino Liner

[harris92]

Here is a before and after pic of mine using only evaporust.






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[Rub]

Wow that's a beauty.


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[Scott Zee]

Thanks to everyone for their input. I really appreciate it.

@TheDude currently when I do hang it I use another twist on pan underneath to hold it up...eventually I'd like to add a couple clips

@harris92   Stephen, thanks so much for your input. I was hoping someone had dealt with one before. Your Glen....what a difference, thanks

[MDurso]

Well..  there is no patina.  patina is just oxidation on copper/bronze.. Rust, sure.  Give clean up a go, you got nothing to lose.