Cleaning question for ya guy's

[wmeixsell]

I have an older N-code 18" I had bought back in 91. Well through the years and setting in basement she has sorta lost her shine. What's your tricks to bring the color back?? Also this is my first time here, how do I post pics??http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/07/21/IMG_0246.jpg

[Hell Fire Grill]

Soap & water.

[wmeixsell]

Soap & water.

I tried that and also vinegar and scotch brite and no luck.

[Kneab]

Scotch brite is not good. Dish soap and 4/0 steel wool. Scotch brite is too abrasive.

[SixZeroFour]

If the black has lost its luster there really inst anything permanent you can do to bring it back. Your best bet is to clean it as best as possible then use a high flashpoint oil on the outside like grapeseed oil. It will darken it up a bit but you will need to reapply once in awhile.

[BillA from CA]

Some liquid silicone-based or silicone-rich automotive finish restorers or polishes have pretty high temperature resistance but still may only make it look good until the first time you use the grill.  I just went out and tried some Turtle Wax ICE synthetic polish on the lid of my 35 yr. old kettle and it is now blindingly bright and shiny.  I will post an update after it gets fired up this weekend

[wmeixsell]

How do you post pics on here guy's???

[SixZeroFour]

sign up for an account at http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/ - makes posting pics a breeze

[mhiszem]

What @SixZeroFour said as well.

Easiest way from a browser is http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/ then click on picture, select Embed codes, copy and paste one of the codes into your post.

Or download the WKC app on iOS or Android.

[wmeixsell]

Thank you guy's that worked now I can post pics!! Much appreciated!!!

[Dc_smoke309]

Good ol dish soap and some steel wool.... and a cold beer...

[Kneab]

Good ol dish soap and some steel wool.... and a cold beer...

+1 on the cold beer.
Forgot that step. 🍻👍

[wmeixsell]

Good ol dish soap and some steel wool.... and a cold beer...

[wmeixsell]

Some liquid silicone-based or silicone-rich automotive finish restorers or polishes have pretty high temperature resistance but still may only make it look good until the first time you use the grill.  I just went out and tried some Turtle Wax ICE synthetic polish on the lid of my 35 yr. old kettle and it is now blindingly bright and shiny.  I will post an update after it gets fired up this weekend

Looking forward to it...

[Madpap]

It takes quite a bit of beer to get them looking just right.


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