Title: HELP! melted table cloth on kettle
Post by: Bubba73 on July 30, 2016, 11:07:44 PM
Post by: Bubba73 on July 30, 2016, 11:07:44 PM
Hey everyone. New here and just posted in the introduction thread but I have a question. My wife likes to use the thin plastic table cloths when we have a cook out in the back yard. I was using my 22.5 copper OTS and the wind blew the table cloth up and it stuck to the side of the kettle bowl. I'm trying to find a way, if one, to clean it of without damaging the finish. Unfortunately the kettle has been used several times over since this incident. Does anyone know of any possible ways of getting this off. The kettle still cooks great of course, it's just an aesthetic issue for me.
Title: Re: HELP! melted table cloth on kettle
Post by: Troy on July 30, 2016, 11:40:24 PM
Post by: Troy on July 30, 2016, 11:40:24 PM
razor blade
you could also try acetone / nail polish remover if the razor blade fails - but please spot check first, i'm not sure if acetone would screw up the finish or the color
you could also try acetone / nail polish remover if the razor blade fails - but please spot check first, i'm not sure if acetone would screw up the finish or the color
Title: Re: HELP! melted table cloth on kettle
Post by: Russell C. on July 30, 2016, 11:44:49 PM
Post by: Russell C. on July 30, 2016, 11:44:49 PM
Wow, this is new territory. For me anyway. I'm sure others will chime in, but if it were me I'd build a big fire then while hot try removing with a plastic scraper of some sort for the major "issues". After most was off I'd turn to 0000 steel wool and elbow grease.
Title: Re: HELP! melted table cloth on kettle
Post by: Travis on July 31, 2016, 03:26:48 AM
Post by: Travis on July 31, 2016, 03:26:48 AM
I would definitely go with the razor blade first.
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Title: Re: HELP! melted table cloth on kettle
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on July 31, 2016, 05:31:19 AM
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on July 31, 2016, 05:31:19 AM
Razor blade. If a blade can remove 10yr baked on paint, a Chinese table cloth doesn't stand a chance.
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Title: Re: HELP! melted table cloth on kettle
Post by: varekai on July 31, 2016, 07:37:55 AM
Post by: varekai on July 31, 2016, 07:37:55 AM
Quote from: Russell C. on July 30, 2016, 11:44:49 PM
Wow, this is new territory. For me anyway. I'm sure others will chime in, but if it were me I'd build a big fire then while hot try removing with a plastic scraper of some sort for the major "issues". After most was off I'd turn to 0000 steel wool and elbow grease.
NOT a plastic scraper though, You could get the kettle hot and then use a razor blade.
Title: Re: HELP! melted table cloth on kettle
Post by: DirectDrive on July 31, 2016, 07:43:18 AM
Post by: DirectDrive on July 31, 2016, 07:43:18 AM
1) Razor blade
2) Fine steel wool
3)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EHCcZkdlXqM/UmB5reNRb4I/AAAAAAAAAos/Bsm4wilYl1Y/s400/steel+table+cloth+clips+for+picnic+tables.jpg)
2) Fine steel wool
3)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EHCcZkdlXqM/UmB5reNRb4I/AAAAAAAAAos/Bsm4wilYl1Y/s400/steel+table+cloth+clips+for+picnic+tables.jpg)
Title: Re: HELP! melted table cloth on kettle
Post by: Josh G on July 31, 2016, 07:51:10 AM
Post by: Josh G on July 31, 2016, 07:51:10 AM
Quote from: DirectDrive on July 31, 2016, 07:43:18 AM
1) Razor blade
2) Fine steel wool
3)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EHCcZkdlXqM/UmB5reNRb4I/AAAAAAAAAos/Bsm4wilYl1Y/s400/steel+table+cloth+clips+for+picnic+tables.jpg)
Perfect!
Title: Re: HELP! melted table cloth on kettle
Post by: SteveZ on July 31, 2016, 11:06:09 AM
Post by: SteveZ on July 31, 2016, 11:06:09 AM
I've heard of using PVC Primer to melt the plastic and wipe it off. I would probably use this after trying the less extreme methods first. Maybe try some primer on a spot that doesn't show just to see the effect on the finish.
Title: Re: HELP! melted table cloth on kettle
Post by: varekai on July 31, 2016, 03:28:52 PM
Post by: varekai on July 31, 2016, 03:28:52 PM
Quote from: SteveZ on July 31, 2016, 11:06:09 AM
I've heard of using PVC Primer to melt the plastic and wipe it off. I would probably use this after trying the less extreme methods first. Maybe try some primer on a spot that doesn't show just to see the effect on the finish.
??? very interesting, will file that in the back of the brain.
Title: Re: HELP! melted table cloth on kettle
Post by: DirectDrive on July 31, 2016, 03:37:24 PM
Post by: DirectDrive on July 31, 2016, 03:37:24 PM
It s "hot" enough to etch (prime) PVC, so keep it off of your hands, etc.
Title: Re: HELP! melted table cloth on kettle
Post by: CharliefromLI on August 02, 2016, 05:12:42 PM
Post by: CharliefromLI on August 02, 2016, 05:12:42 PM
Razor blade works. I've seen multiple Genesis cook boxes with marks from plastic utensils that were left against the cook box and melted.
Plastic will scrape off.
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Plastic will scrape off.
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Title: Re: HELP! melted table cloth on kettle
Post by: effinUker on August 03, 2016, 12:57:29 PM
Post by: effinUker on August 03, 2016, 12:57:29 PM
It's probably too late, but from experience (I did the same thing with a hot dog bun bag years ago, melted it right to the lid). Let it cool and you should be able to get it off with a razor blade. Don't try & do it while it's hot, or you'll just spread melted plastic all over the place.
Title: Re: HELP! melted table cloth on kettle
Post by: Bubba73 on August 11, 2016, 04:42:33 PM
Post by: Bubba73 on August 11, 2016, 04:42:33 PM
Quote from: DirectDrive on July 31, 2016, 07:43:18 AMThanks for all the replies. This is funny but I'm gonna have to get some.
1) Razor blade
2) Fine steel wool
3)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EHCcZkdlXqM/UmB5reNRb4I/AAAAAAAAAos/Bsm4wilYl1Y/s400/steel+table+cloth+clips+for+picnic+tables.jpg)
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