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Q-talk *ON TOPIC ONLY* QUALITY ON TOPIC discussion of Backyard BBQ, grilling, equipment and outdoor cookin' . ** Other cooking techniques are welcomed for when your cookin' in the kitchen. Post your hints, tips, tricks & techniques, success, failures, but stay on topic and watch for that hijacking. |
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08-26-2013, 06:58 AM | #16 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 07-05-12
Location: Geezerville, North Carolfornia
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If you really want it down to bare metal you could call around to local auto repair shops. Many have bead blasters that can easily remove that rust for you.
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08-26-2013, 07:26 AM | #17 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-30-11
Location: Pemberton, New Jersey
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Basic Rust Removal
Surface rust can often be removed using a simple solution of one part white vinegar and one part water. Soak the piece for 30 minutes in a container large enough to treat the entire grate at once. If not completely submerged in the vinegar solution, the result will be an unevenness of color. Then scrub using a stainless steel scouring pad or steel wool, and rinse well. Additional half hour soaks/scrub sessions may be necessary and are OK, but don't leave the piece soaking for longer periods. Once free of rust, the piece should be thoroughly rinsed, dried, and seasoned to prevent the return of the rust. Finishing Touches Next, you go to the hand tools. I use a variety of things for the final touches before seasoning, and only items that will not mar the iron. Items I find useful include stainless steel Chore Boy™ scrubbers (never brass or copper, they will transfer their color to the iron), and a medium stainless steel bristled brush. Popsicle sticks and expired credit/gift cards cut into shapes are great for getting into crannies to scrape and chip away at stubborn bits. Bamboo skewers work well for deep cleaning loosened crud from fine details. Use 0000 steel wool for a final once-over on smooth surfaces. Sometimes, there are some stubborn dark stains left behind, and that's not unusual. The thinking is don't use anything harsh to try to remove them or you risk damaging metal. |
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08-26-2013, 01:32 PM | #18 |
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Join Date: 11-22-06
Location: Oklahoma City
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I'm happy to report that it looks much better after seasoning. I will repeat that process and hopefully cook on it soon. Thanks for all the great suggestions.
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08-26-2013, 01:39 PM | #19 |
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Join Date: 10-01-12
Location: Omaha, NE
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I hope you enjoy the taste of paint...toxic! Do not paint grates or the inside of a grill/smoker, ever. Once cleaned up use crisco or a similar product to season cast iron.
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08-26-2013, 01:52 PM | #20 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-04-09
Location: Jonesboro,Tx
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Molasses & water 10:1 ratio
http://youtu.be/b-_z4tinnXk
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08-26-2013, 02:07 PM | #21 |
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Join Date: 10-11-12
Location: Jonesboro. AR
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So people Spray paint Grates now?
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08-26-2013, 02:29 PM | #22 | |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 07-26-13
Location: Houston Texas
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08-26-2013, 02:53 PM | #23 |
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Join Date: 04-13-13
Location: Greenville SC
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We have an akorn and the same thing happened. We used a wire brush to get some off and elbow grease to get more off then just heated it up and re-seasoned. We also bought a cover for it at Lowes. It was $30 but I'm sure a piece of tarp would work too.
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