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Fixing rust spots on 1988 kettle

Started by 88redkettle, September 10, 2019, 07:26:46 AM

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88redkettle

Hello, I have 1988 red kettle I acquired for 5 bucks. It has a couple dents and a few rust spots. Should I try and fix and repaint rust spots or keep the way it is for a vintage look. I'm afraid if I paint it, it wont look right. Thanks

michaelmilitello

Paint can be difficult to match and,regardless, the high heat paint will probably darken or turn black with time and use. 

I'd season it with oil and accept them as "character."


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YardBurner

Just apply cooking oil to the rust spots
and it will season like a cast iron pan.

For the dents you can knock them out with a bowling ball.

Do a forum search for bowling ball.

88redkettle

Thanks guys, I was kinda leaning that way.

Cellar2ful



Dents can also be popped back out by using a rubber mallet.  Just give the dented area a whack or two on the inside of the dented area with the rubber mallet.  The dents will pop out.  This same method can be used to fix bent or dented in leg sockets.
"Chasing Classic Kettles"


Walchit

I gotta check this bowling ball stuff out! I just use a rubber mallet.

Cellar2ful

Quote from: YardBurner on September 10, 2019, 07:37:18 AM
For the dents you can knock them out with a bowling ball.

Quote from: Walchit on September 10, 2019, 11:13:17 AM
I gotta check this bowling ball stuff out! I just use a rubber mallet.

The bowling ball method was thanks to WKC member Idahawk.  He is no longer active on the Forum, but here is his instructional thread on the method. 

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/bowling-ball-dent-removal/msg186857/#msg186857

"Chasing Classic Kettles"

Walchit

Pretty cool! I might need to find a bowling ball for my cado

YardBurner

Thanks to @Cellar2ful for the link assist.
I was at work and couldn't spare the time for a more thorough search.

88redkettle