Finished up the Performer today. Thanks to Brian for the handles and the parts I needed.
(http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg598/landgraftj/image-8.jpeg) (http://s1245.photobucket.com/user/landgraftj/media/image-8.jpeg.html)
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(http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg598/landgraftj/image-05.jpeg) (http://s1245.photobucket.com/user/landgraftj/media/image-05.jpeg.html)
Looks great. The wood top handle always looks so cool with those.
What paint was used on the bucket?
Wow! Great clean up that looks great. Love the ash can painted green. Very sharp clean up!
"my kettle is more powerful it will do almost anything."
Rustoleum spray paint, dark green color. Sprayed a primer on it too. The ash bucket was in rough shape so I gave up and just sprayed it. Turned out good enough for my tastes.
Great job. I didn't even notice the green bucket right away. Looks very sharp.
Yeah, I have said before I am not typically a fan of painted buckets, but that one (and others here) looks great.
That is beautiful! Nice job.
I too like the painted bucket, good job!
I'm also really digging the painted ash bucket.
looking good love ya work
are the wheels new?
Quote from: landgraftj on August 15, 2013, 09:57:49 AM
Rustoleum spray paint, dark green color.
Looks great, is that a Flat Green or Gloss?
Quote from: Golly on August 15, 2013, 12:10:24 PM
looking good love ya work
are the wheels new?
Wheels are new Golly. The originals were shit. I found 4 new wheels at a local Ace for $5 each. Grabbed all of them.
Looks great, but the ash ring needs some shine. ;)
Quote from: Bman on August 15, 2013, 02:39:36 PM
Looks great, but the ash ring needs some shine. ;)
Yeah it does! I'm just not privy to the equipment the others have to make em shine.
Quote from: Tom C on August 15, 2013, 04:44:01 PM
Quote from: landgraftj on August 15, 2013, 12:46:11 PM
Quote from: Tom C on August 15, 2013, 12:18:43 PM
Quote from: landgraftj on August 15, 2013, 09:57:49 AM
Rustoleum spray paint, dark green color.
Looks great, is that a Flat Green or Gloss?
Gloss
I can't find Gloss Green High Temp. Does it need to be High Temp?
It's not high temp...I figured I'm not directly putting coals in there so it should be fine...if not we redo it once in awhile.
Quote from: landgraftj on August 15, 2013, 03:21:24 PM
Quote from: Bman on August 15, 2013, 02:39:36 PM
Looks great, but the ash ring needs some shine. ;)
Yeah it does! I'm just not privy to the equipment the others have to make em shine.
Also, this style is harder to clean than the kind with the 'cut style' diagrams. The plaques on these are always a pain to clean.
I haven't polished a cut-out version yet. For these, it's just various grits (100-400) of sandpaper followed by 0000 steel wool & Mothers Mag Polish. Yes, I do use a 1/4 sheet palm sander for the various grits, but finish each grit by hand with the grain. It would be better if I didn't stop at 400 grit, but that's what I have. (both on hand and patience for) lol
Here's my Red SS
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn123/baeseman1/Red%20Webers/09B149C7-13E3-480E-9D64-A9E86444D1BC-550-00000035E042C6C9.jpg)
And my Blue SS
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn123/baeseman1/Back%20Yard%20Grillin/09FD06EC-31F0-4DD6-95AA-D147DE7C47F0-945-0000005A43CCAF3B.jpg)
So nice bman. Those plaques look to be in great shape still!
Bman did you get the large washer on the bottom to fit onto the 7409 ash sweeper? I cannot get that bad boy on. There is not enough room between the ash sweeper arm and the brace that holds the ash pan up on mine. I left it off for now until I figure out a solution.
Thanks G$ and yes the plaques were in good shape to begin with. Just some light & careful 0000 on them.
Landgraftj - nope, that washer did not get installed on the blue SS when it got replaced. The red SS has the original sweep (I believe) and it doesn't have a washer either. Works for this guy. :)
The old ones with a 7409 sweep don't use the washer.. The bracket itself is the washer..
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Looks great!
Quote from: Bman on August 15, 2013, 05:34:46 PM
I haven't polished a cut-out version yet. For these, it's just various grits (100-400) of sandpaper followed by 0000 steel wool & Mothers Mag Polish. Yes, I do use a 1/4 sheet palm sander for the various grits, but finish each grit by hand with the grain. It would be better if I didn't stop at 400 grit, but that's what I have. (both on hand and patience for) lol
Here's my Red SS
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn123/baeseman1/Red%20Webers/09B149C7-13E3-480E-9D64-A9E86444D1BC-550-00000035E042C6C9.jpg)
And my Blue SS
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn123/baeseman1/Back%20Yard%20Grillin/09FD06EC-31F0-4DD6-95AA-D147DE7C47F0-945-0000005A43CCAF3B.jpg)
Round orbital sander or square? I have an orbital and may try it out.
Also, do you guys find that the polished ones resist tarnishing better than the standard finish? Clearcoat over the top maybe?
Looks great! Like the bucket peppers, but know fruit? :o
Quote from: glrasmussen on August 16, 2013, 09:11:34 AM
Looks great! Like the bucket peppers, but know fruit? :o
Poblanos, jalapeños, bell peppers. Roma and cherry toms too.