Title: Texan rehab before and after
Post by: weldboy on September 22, 2015, 07:00:51 AM
Post by: weldboy on September 22, 2015, 07:00:51 AM
Truly surprised at what just a few hours of cleanup did for this old kettle. Used a lot of the tips and tricks found here on the WKC site. I did end up trying the Pam trick, figured if it fades again I will just leave it. I was able to free up all of the daisy vents. Wheels still need a lot of love, probably replacement as does the handle. Had a lot of fun cleaning it.(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/22/79221a87b50172850248d34c48f861f3.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/22/679d5f002d0364e5c79134dd5a650591.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/22/e2d4cdeae819f8d8e7d0808baf9399ea.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/22/fbad32c45584789cf7de4e1ab2624580.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/22/ed0d30beed0ccc12289cbbbf5475e53d.jpg)
This was the before shot
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This was the before shot
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Title: Re: Texan rehab before and after
Post by: Tommy B on September 22, 2015, 07:09:33 AM
Post by: Tommy B on September 22, 2015, 07:09:33 AM
Great job. I can't believe the pam made it that dark again!
Title: Re: Texan rehab before and after
Post by: TheDude on September 22, 2015, 08:26:51 AM
Post by: TheDude on September 22, 2015, 08:26:51 AM
Looks great! @zavod44 can help you with a handle.
Title: Re: Texan rehab before and after
Post by: zavod44 on September 22, 2015, 08:29:00 AM
Post by: zavod44 on September 22, 2015, 08:29:00 AM
I can help you just let me know.....
Title: Re: Texan rehab before and after
Post by: weldboy on September 22, 2015, 08:52:08 AM
Post by: weldboy on September 22, 2015, 08:52:08 AM
Yeah I was blown away that Pam made that big of a difference. @zavod44 what would a handle run me for this guy? I've heard great things about your handles. PM me if you have a chance.
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Title: Re: Texan rehab before and after
Post by: WNC on September 22, 2015, 02:36:06 PM
Post by: WNC on September 22, 2015, 02:36:06 PM
Wow what a difference!
Title: Re: Texan rehab before and after
Post by: 1911Ron on September 22, 2015, 05:26:32 PM
Post by: 1911Ron on September 22, 2015, 05:26:32 PM
What a difference!
Title: Re: Texan rehab before and after
Post by: polishmartin on September 24, 2015, 07:12:59 AM
Post by: polishmartin on September 24, 2015, 07:12:59 AM
What store sells the new Performer Deluxe in BLUE?
Title: Re: Texan rehab before and after
Post by: MartyG on September 24, 2015, 07:53:37 AM
Post by: MartyG on September 24, 2015, 07:53:37 AM
Quote from: polishmartin on September 24, 2015, 07:12:59 AM
What store sells the new Performer Deluxe in BLUE?
Crate & Barrel - and if you're lucky - they blow them out this time of year. I almost got one last year for $118.00, but had no way to get it home at the time. Still kicking myself. It's a great looking blue!
Title: Re: Texan rehab before and after
Post by: weldboy on September 24, 2015, 04:22:52 PM
Post by: weldboy on September 24, 2015, 04:22:52 PM
Gave the full 400 bucks for mine but I love it, makes me smile every time I cook on it. Wish I had a green one right next to it.
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Title: Re: Texan rehab before and after
Post by: jcnaz on September 24, 2015, 08:30:54 PM
Post by: jcnaz on September 24, 2015, 08:30:54 PM
Sweet!
Title: Re: Texan rehab before and after
Post by: vader06 on September 25, 2015, 05:29:58 AM
Post by: vader06 on September 25, 2015, 05:29:58 AM
Wow!! That looks great!
Title: Re: Texan rehab before and after
Post by: SixZeroFour on September 25, 2015, 09:15:30 AM
Post by: SixZeroFour on September 25, 2015, 09:15:30 AM
Great job weldboy! Soak those wheels in Evaporust overnight and you'll be amazed at the difference. 
Title: Re: Texan rehab before and after
Post by: weldboy on September 25, 2015, 09:20:34 AM
Post by: weldboy on September 25, 2015, 09:20:34 AM
I've heard good things about evaporust but the backside of the wheels are rotted
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Title: Re: Texan rehab before and after
Post by: weldboy on September 25, 2015, 09:21:58 AM
Post by: weldboy on September 25, 2015, 09:21:58 AM
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Title: Re: Texan rehab before and after
Post by: SixZeroFour on September 25, 2015, 09:39:25 AM
Post by: SixZeroFour on September 25, 2015, 09:39:25 AM
Ahh yes, that could be an issue - wise not to soak.
Title: Re: Texan rehab before and after
Post by: harris92 on September 25, 2015, 10:05:35 AM
Post by: harris92 on September 25, 2015, 10:05:35 AM
@weldboy
Hit the wheels with Loctite Rust Neutralizer (good stuff), patch the back with JB Weld or Blue Magic Quik Steel, then paint 'em.
Hit the wheels with Loctite Rust Neutralizer (good stuff), patch the back with JB Weld or Blue Magic Quik Steel, then paint 'em.
Title: Re: Texan rehab before and after
Post by: weldboy on September 25, 2015, 10:11:53 AM
Post by: weldboy on September 25, 2015, 10:11:53 AM
@harris92 good idea. I will try that!
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Title: Re: Texan rehab before and after
Post by: GregS on September 25, 2015, 03:28:05 PM
Post by: GregS on September 25, 2015, 03:28:05 PM
your garage is awesome weldboy. kudos to you friend!
Title: Re: Texan rehab before and after
Post by: MacEggs on September 25, 2015, 03:49:30 PM
Post by: MacEggs on September 25, 2015, 03:49:30 PM
A great restore, @weldboy !
Another option is this stuff. @glrasmussen put me on to it.
Available at Wal-Mart in the household cleaner / laundry section of the store.
(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj623/glrasmussen/3145343E-57E4-4EDF-9C70-B2A4AB9213D0_zps9xw68cil.jpg) (http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/glrasmussen/media/3145343E-57E4-4EDF-9C70-B2A4AB9213D0_zps9xw68cil.jpg.html)
This was less than a minute each wheel. Toothbrush and rinse.
(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj623/glrasmussen/5C5F4056-DF64-4B09-A38B-BCF8C714A031_zpso6lkq87s.jpg) (http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/glrasmussen/media/5C5F4056-DF64-4B09-A38B-BCF8C714A031_zpso6lkq87s.jpg.html)
(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj623/glrasmussen/19EDB91F-3C66-4890-B629-F030D02748D3_zpsnxg2mwpm.jpg) (http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/glrasmussen/media/19EDB91F-3C66-4890-B629-F030D02748D3_zpsnxg2mwpm.jpg.html)
Another option is this stuff. @glrasmussen put me on to it.
Available at Wal-Mart in the household cleaner / laundry section of the store.
(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj623/glrasmussen/3145343E-57E4-4EDF-9C70-B2A4AB9213D0_zps9xw68cil.jpg) (http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/glrasmussen/media/3145343E-57E4-4EDF-9C70-B2A4AB9213D0_zps9xw68cil.jpg.html)
This was less than a minute each wheel. Toothbrush and rinse.
(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj623/glrasmussen/5C5F4056-DF64-4B09-A38B-BCF8C714A031_zpso6lkq87s.jpg) (http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/glrasmussen/media/5C5F4056-DF64-4B09-A38B-BCF8C714A031_zpso6lkq87s.jpg.html)
(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj623/glrasmussen/19EDB91F-3C66-4890-B629-F030D02748D3_zpsnxg2mwpm.jpg) (http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/glrasmussen/media/19EDB91F-3C66-4890-B629-F030D02748D3_zpsnxg2mwpm.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Texan rehab before and after
Post by: weldboy on September 25, 2015, 04:28:19 PM
Post by: weldboy on September 25, 2015, 04:28:19 PM
@GregS thanks for the complement, my garage is my hangout. That shelf was actually purpose built to exact dimensions to fit 22.5 kettles....true story ask my wife #shesnotimpressed
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Title: Re: Texan rehab before and after
Post by: weldboy on September 25, 2015, 04:30:57 PM
Post by: weldboy on September 25, 2015, 04:30:57 PM
@MacEggs that would be worth a try as well. I will look for it next time I'm at wallyworld
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Title: Re: Texan rehab before and after
Post by: Cochise on September 25, 2015, 07:20:46 PM
Post by: Cochise on September 25, 2015, 07:20:46 PM
Well done sir!
Title: Re: Texan rehab before and after
Post by: glrasmussen on September 25, 2015, 08:22:31 PM
Post by: glrasmussen on September 25, 2015, 08:22:31 PM