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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: Speedster on January 13, 2017, 06:17:19 AM

Title: Help!! Bent weber lid top
Post by: Speedster on January 13, 2017, 06:17:19 AM
I recently picked up a Weber Performer and the top lid of the kettle is pressed down as if someone was standing on the handle. It bent the lid handle down. the handle itself is fine but the dome part of the lid top where the handle is. It is pressed downward. How could I roll the bent part back to place. I tried pulling the handle upwards to pull the dent out but I'm afraid I'm going to break the welds if I pull to hard.
Any advise will help. I'll post pics of it when I get home from work


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Title: Re: Help!! Bent weber lid top
Post by: Darko on January 13, 2017, 06:23:53 AM
Rubber mallet from the inside.
Title: Re: Help!! Bent weber lid top
Post by: MikeRocksTheRed on January 13, 2017, 06:25:20 AM
I remember seeing a trick using some coals in the lid then a bowling ball to roll the dent out while the lid is warm.... anyone else remember that post and have a link?
Title: Re: Help!! Bent weber lid top
Post by: Travis on January 13, 2017, 06:38:34 AM
I don't remember the bowling ball thread. That may have been before me, but the rubber mallet from the inside works, I know.


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Title: Re: Help!! Bent weber lid top
Post by: Neil_VT00 on January 13, 2017, 06:43:58 AM
Here it is... Bowling Ball Dent Removal (http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/bowling-ball-dent-removal/)

I've had luck with the rubber mallet method as well.
Title: Re: Help!! Bent weber lid top
Post by: Speedster on January 13, 2017, 10:24:13 AM
Thanks dudes I'm going to try it tonight or tomorrow morning


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Title: Re: Help!! Bent weber lid top
Post by: Hell Fire Grill on January 13, 2017, 04:16:50 PM
Put it on something flat & level...

Then spray some automotive starting fluid under the lid...

Start the video camera...

Throw some lit matches in that general direction...
Title: Re: Help!! Bent weber lid top
Post by: Speedster on January 13, 2017, 04:33:33 PM
Yeh okay!


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Title: Re: Help!! Bent weber lid top
Post by: TD on January 13, 2017, 04:51:21 PM
Had same issue with my Performer. I just pressed from the inside of the lid and it popped back into place. It crazed the porcelain though. Reason why I painted the lid.
Title: Re: Help!! Bent weber lid top
Post by: swamprb on January 13, 2017, 07:02:19 PM
I didn't have a bowling ball, but don't tell my wife I used her weighted yoga ball to push and roll out a couple dented lids.

just sayin'
Title: Re: Help!! Bent weber lid top
Post by: Speedster on January 14, 2017, 09:37:05 AM
It worked with the mallet. Just now the weld is a little broken! Job weld application?


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Title: Re: Help!! Bent weber lid top
Post by: Speedster on January 14, 2017, 09:37:15 AM
From inside or outside


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Title: Re: Help!! Bent weber lid top
Post by: Travis on January 14, 2017, 12:38:47 PM
Got pics?


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