Primo grate rusting

VINCEKTAN · 01-15-2013, 10:16 AM

Happy New Year all. First time poster here.

I have a 2 year old Primo XL that I love but what I don't like much is their grate. I noticed that my grate is starting to rust. Just wondering if that is the same experience for most here? If so, what is the remedy or is there alternative grate that I can use? I also noticed that they have a new cast iron grate. Is this any better?

I also have their cart with stainless steel sides and the locking mechanism for the wheels have rusted and fallen off.

bobaftt · 01-15-2013, 10:17 AM

I think you will find all cast iron grates rust unless they are coated in something. I would oil them well after use if it bothered me.

Arlin_MacRae · 01-15-2013, 10:46 AM

Hey Vince. Mine are a little rusty too, after two or three years of age, but it's nothing horrible.
My caster locks are fine, though... Are you close to the coast?

Head on over to Cattle Call and intro yourself!

Arlin

Southstar Jeff · 01-15-2013, 11:07 AM

I believe the standard grates are coated steel, so some rust would be typical. I'd definitely give the cast iron a try, love cast iron.

Patrickkva · 01-15-2013, 02:50 PM

I've got no rust on my ceramic coated grates. I do have the @%$)(@&#)-ing rust on my SS cart and the wheel mechanism part fell off mine too. Might give them a call and see if they'll replace them, but it would be a PITA to replace them.
I mean, really? Rusted out wheels on their own cart?!?
In other news, I cooked 3 racks of baby backs last weekend on my XL and still love that darn thing.

VINCEKTAN · 01-15-2013, 03:55 PM

Yeah, the SS cart has rust on the lower tray and the locking mechanism part fell off. One the first year, the other this summer. Never seen that with anything else I've owned. I am about 15 miles from the ocean but I am surprised that they used such inferior parts. I called them the first year and they told me that they will send me the replacement wheel, all I need is pay the shipping. I did not do it because I can't even imagine taking that thing apart.

As for the grate, I might give the cast iron a try. I was hoping that there is a stainless steel option but I don't think they have on. I wonder if the lifting tool is able to work with cast iron grate. BTW, the lifting tool is also rusting.

01-15-2013, 10:16 AM	#1
VINCEKTAN Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 01-14-13 Location: Stratham, NH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Primo grate rusting Happy New Year all. First time poster here. I have a 2 year old Primo XL that I love but what I don't like much is their grate. I noticed that my grate is starting to rust. Just wondering if that is the same experience for most here? If so, what is the remedy or is there alternative grate that I can use? I also noticed that they have a new cast iron grate. Is this any better? I also have their cart with stainless steel sides and the locking mechanism for the wheels have rusted and fallen off.

01-15-2013, 10:17 AM	#2
bobaftt is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-12-08 Location: Chattanooga TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think you will find all cast iron grates rust unless they are coated in something. I would oil them well after use if it bothered me. __________________ Weber Smokey Mountain "C" Club

01-15-2013, 10:46 AM	#3
Arlin_MacRae Moderator Join Date: 04-14-04 Location: Choctaw, OK Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Hey Vince. Mine are a little rusty too, after two or three years of age, but it's nothing horrible. My caster locks are fine, though... Are you close to the coast? Head on over to Cattle Call and intro yourself! Arlin __________________ Arlin MacRae NB El Dorado Offset, Primo Oval Junior, Traeger Model 075 Pellet Pooper, Big Chief, Kingfisher Kooker 14" gas/wood combo, PBC Brethren Edition Home Brewer, Murderer of Squirrels, Armadillo Inspector Flaming Pig Head Mod Black (Stealth) Thermapen Driver - you saw NOTHING Certified KCBS BBQ Judge Missin' KC...

01-15-2013, 11:07 AM	#4
Southstar Jeff On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-01-12 Location: Marietta, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I believe the standard grates are coated steel, so some rust would be typical. I'd definitely give the cast iron a try, love cast iron. __________________ Stump's Prince Oklahoma Joe's Chuckwagon LBGE SBGE SS Performer Jumbo Joe Smokey Joe Silver Stoker wifi Stealthy super fast grey thermapen Vacmaster vp112

01-15-2013, 02:50 PM	#5
Patrickkva On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-05-11 Location: Woodbridge, VA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've got no rust on my ceramic coated grates. I do have the @%$)(@&#)-ing rust on my SS cart and the wheel mechanism part fell off mine too. Might give them a call and see if they'll replace them, but it would be a PITA to replace them. I mean, really? Rusted out wheels on their own cart?!? In other news, I cooked 3 racks of baby backs last weekend on my XL and still love that darn thing. __________________ Primo XL CG Akorn 2 WSM 18.5" Blazing Blue Thermapen BBQ Guru DigiQ DX2 MABA Member

01-15-2013, 03:55 PM	#6
VINCEKTAN Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 01-14-13 Location: Stratham, NH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yeah, the SS cart has rust on the lower tray and the locking mechanism part fell off. One the first year, the other this summer. Never seen that with anything else I've owned. I am about 15 miles from the ocean but I am surprised that they used such inferior parts. I called them the first year and they told me that they will send me the replacement wheel, all I need is pay the shipping. I did not do it because I can't even imagine taking that thing apart. As for the grate, I might give the cast iron a try. I was hoping that there is a stainless steel option but I don't think they have on. I wonder if the lifting tool is able to work with cast iron grate. BTW, the lifting tool is also rusting.