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Started by cnmg432, May 18, 2018, 08:31:47 AM

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cnmg432

May 18, 2018, 08:31:47 AM
I have let my Weber Performer grate get way to crusty and it won't wire brush off.   How do I get it clean again?

hawgheaven

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May 18, 2018, 08:58:44 AM
Quote from: cnmg432 on May 18, 2018, 08:31:47 AM
I have let my Weber Performer grate get way to crusty and it won't wire brush off.   How do I get it clean again?
Buy a new stainless one...  8)
Multiple kettles and WSM's. I am not a collector, just a gatherer... and a sick bastard.

randy

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May 18, 2018, 09:15:15 AM Last Edit: May 18, 2018, 09:17:31 AM by randy



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HoosierKettle

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May 18, 2018, 09:35:07 AM
Damn ^^^


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YardBurner

#4
May 18, 2018, 09:36:54 AM
How clean are you trying to get it?
All the way back to shiney?

Ain't gonna happen.
Even SS turns color with heat.

Take a welding brush to both sides
Give it a rinse, wipe it down with a towel
and cook away.

YardBurner

#5
May 18, 2018, 09:38:47 AM
@randy What, no video?!

I notice there's no picture of the garage ceiling :P

randy

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May 18, 2018, 09:46:46 AM

Quote from: YardBurner on May 18, 2018, 09:38:47 AM
@randy What, no video?!

I notice there's no picture of the garage ceiling :P
I couldn't post a video on the app, 25 ft ceiling with a metal roof



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CatskillSmoker

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May 18, 2018, 11:10:45 AM
Quote from: randy on May 18, 2018, 09:15:15 AM



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Man, thought I was, you are the God of Hells Fire. Love it Randy

cnmg432

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May 18, 2018, 12:05:01 PM
This is what it looks like.   Just so much crud on it.

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pbe gummi bear

#9
May 18, 2018, 12:43:28 PM
Scrape it with a metal spatula or scraper. That should knock most of the thick stuff off. Then be more diligent about brushing your grate before and after your cooks so it doesn't get thick like that that again.
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Schaefd2

#10
May 18, 2018, 12:52:57 PM
Is it weird that I actually prefer my grates like this? @kettlebb and I have a (probably wrong) theory that the gunk helps protect the played steel from rusting. We are hoping it acts as a water blocker. Are we ridiculous and just trying to justify our laziness of scraping?


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Darko

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May 18, 2018, 12:58:48 PM
Quote from: cnmg432 on May 18, 2018, 12:05:01 PM
This is what it looks like.   Just so much crud on it.
Shit! That's what my clean grates look like!!!

YardBurner

#12
May 18, 2018, 01:13:28 PM
That looks to be a SS GBS.
Maybe it's just me but
The rod diameter looks larger.
Is that true?

Take a mapp gas or propane torch and burn
the residue to ash and brush off.

Brian ATL

#13
May 18, 2018, 03:36:06 PM
I just bought one of these got a used performer grate horrible wife does not do rust.  Its 201 not 301 but for the price and I am not the only one who bought this on another forum also but joined because of the beautiful kettles you guys do so wanted to be a member.

https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/A...8LPLMC/tvwb-20

Brian ATL

#14
May 18, 2018, 03:37:44 PM
Guys and Girls sorry to leave the Girls out.
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