My Weber Grates Are Rusting - Page 2

Rusty Kettle · 04-12-2018, 10:23 PM

You guys worry to much. Just scrub them and oil them and cook on. Heck i use an old rusted grate in my uds from the late 60's that is all pitted. Havent killed anyone yet. Pulled a 12th place chicken at the Ironman this past weekend on that uds.

mbshop · 04-13-2018, 01:53 AM

Yea, seems you don't oil yer grates. Just scrub the rust off with some ss wool and spray pam on the grates. I give my grates a quick scrub and spray pam on them. Most all my kettles have their original grates.

effinUker · 04-13-2018, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Smoking Piney

I've done that, but after a while, it's time to admit defeat and get a new grate.

I can't remember the last time I bought new cooking grates. I've replace the charcoal grates a couple times in the past 10 years but I bet it's been at least that long since I bought a cooking grate. You gotta cook on them to keep them seasoned. I cook on mine several times a week.

dadsr4 · 04-13-2018, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by effinUker

I can't remember the last time I bought new cooking grates. I've replace the charcoal grates a couple times in the past 10 years but I bet it's been at least that long since I bought a cooking grate. You gotta cook on them to keep them seasoned. I cook on mine several times a week.

I must be lucky. this is the charcoal grate form my 1979 kettle.

The one from the 1993 kettle is about the same.

effinUker · 04-13-2018, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dadsr4

I must be lucky. this is the charcoal grate form my 1979 kettle.

The one from the 1993 kettle is about the same.

Yeah I burnt a couple out using the gas ignition, before I knew about chimneys.

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Bill-Chicago · 04-13-2018, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty Kettle

You guys worry to much. Just scrub them and oil them and cook on. Heck i use an old rusted grate in my uds from the late 60's that is all pitted. Havent killed anyone yet. Pulled a 12th place chicken at the Ironman this past weekend on that uds.

Well, at least you are consistent with your User ID

zippy12 · 04-13-2018, 12:28 PM

Things rust when not used

Rib Rub · 04-13-2018, 01:26 PM

Living sea side, I replace stuff all the time. I cannot tell you how many times I have had to rebuild the inners of my gas grills over the years. Usually get 2-3 years before I have to replace burners and other various parts. Does not matte if I cover them or not. I keep my new smokers in the garage now. Hoping to keep them out of the elements and rust free!

AKMIMNAK · 04-14-2018, 11:32 AM

I use my Weber all the time. But six months ago I bought some GrillGrates for searing, and have mostly grilled on those since. I wonder if this is preventing my Weber grates from staying seasoned and that's why the rust has all of a sudden flared up like never before.

04-13-2018, 01:53 AM	#17
mbshop Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-07 Location: visalia, ca	Yea, seems you don't oil yer grates. Just scrub the rust off with some ss wool and spray pam on the grates. I give my grates a quick scrub and spray pam on them. Most all my kettles have their original grates. __________________ george spam, can't live without it

04-13-2018, 12:28 PM	#22
zippy12 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-24-17 Location: Virginia Beach, VA	Things rust when not used __________________ Stainless Steel 30gal UDS, 22.5 Webber, Lang 36

04-13-2018, 01:26 PM	#23
Rib Rub Take a breath! Join Date: 02-19-18 Location: Cape May NJ Name/Nickname : Dave	Living sea side, I replace stuff all the time. I cannot tell you how many times I have had to rebuild the inners of my gas grills over the years. Usually get 2-3 years before I have to replace burners and other various parts. Does not matte if I cover them or not. I keep my new smokers in the garage now. Hoping to keep them out of the elements and rust free! __________________ MAK 2 Star General Pellet, Camp Chef WW pellet with sear box,Pit Barrel Cooker Weber Genesis

04-14-2018, 11:32 AM	#24
AKMIMNAK is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-02-17 Location: Alaska Name/Nickname : Jonathan	I use my Weber all the time. But six months ago I bought some GrillGrates for searing, and have mostly grilled on those since. I wonder if this is preventing my Weber grates from staying seasoned and that's why the rust has all of a sudden flared up like never before. __________________ Born and raised Alaskan and BBQ lover

04-12-2018, 10:23 PM	#16
Rusty Kettle Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-15-13 Location: Butler PA Name/Nickname : Hey you with the face!	You guys worry to much. Just scrub them and oil them and cook on. Heck i use an old rusted grate in my uds from the late 60's that is all pitted. Havent killed anyone yet. Pulled a 12th place chicken at the Ironman this past weekend on that uds.