Cleaning An Ash Pan

el_matt · 01-10-2013, 09:53 PM

I recently scored an old OTS. The ash pan is dirty, not over the top, but still doable. How can I clean it up and make it look "pretty" before I start using it, and dirty it up again? Is sandpaper the only way, or is there some chemical I should use first?

I know it's just an ash pan, but I've cleaned up everything else, so why not? Once I get savvy with the computer, I'll post some pr0n, but until then...

Matt

MS2SB · 01-10-2013, 09:57 PM

You could try a little brasso or bartenders friend. That might work to shine it up?

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Pyle's BBQ · 01-10-2013, 10:04 PM

It is aluminum, right? Scrap out what you can and take

Flap Disc

to it.

Midnight Smoke · 01-10-2013, 10:07 PM

Steel Wool will work well.

Pyle's BBQ · 01-10-2013, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Midnight Smoke

Steel Wool will work well.

Ok, I'm just a gadget guy.

Midnight Smoke · 01-10-2013, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyle's BBQ

Ok, I'm just a gadget guy.

Me too, I just find the cheapest way to do things at times.

aawa · 01-11-2013, 12:56 PM

Turn it into a One Touch Gold by calling up Weber and saying that you have a OTG where the ash ring and can were damaged in a move. They will ask for a date code, give them that and pay $20-$30 for it.

I did it to the Used 5 timesWeber OTS I bought off craigslist for $20. I payed $25ish for the OTG replacement parts. So I basically ended up with a OTG for $45.

el_matt · 01-11-2013, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aawa

Turn it into a One Touch Gold by calling up Weber and saying that you have a OTG where the ash ring and can were damaged in a move. They will ask for a date code, give them that and pay $20-$30 for it.

I did it to the Used 5 timesWeber OTS I bought off craigslist for $20. I payed $25ish for the OTG replacement parts. So I basically ended up with a OTG for $45.

So far, I'm liking this idea the best. Are the One Touch systems slightly different from year to year?

Matt

seattlepitboss · 01-11-2013, 06:18 PM

Best solution is to start with a detergent soak followed by pressure washing. If that isn't sufficient, then a good next step would be to blast it. Soda blasting would be an excellent choice as would glass bead.

Another thing you can do that would look great is to take your random orbital sander and get a brown 3M pad that fits onto it, and scrub it using that. You will get a very pleasing matte swirl pattern, way better than using a flap wheel or other heavy abrasive thing like that.

Or, you could bribe your kid with a new video game and turn him loose with some no. 4 steel wool .. :-)

caseydog · 01-11-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by el_matt

So far, I'm liking this idea the best. Are the One Touch systems slightly different from year to year?

Matt

They went through a significant change in the late 1990's, as far as how the OTG/Master'sTouch ash catchers attached to the bowls. After that, I don't believe they changed.

CD

01-10-2013, 09:53 PM	#1
el_matt Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-08-09 Location: Turlock, California	Cleaning An Ash Pan I recently scored an old OTS. The ash pan is dirty, not over the top, but still doable. How can I clean it up and make it look "pretty" before I start using it, and dirty it up again? Is sandpaper the only way, or is there some chemical I should use first? I know it's just an ash pan, but I've cleaned up everything else, so why not? Once I get savvy with the computer, I'll post some pr0n, but until then... Matt __________________ "Grandpa, you make the best meat, EVER!!"

01-10-2013, 09:57 PM	#2
MS2SB is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-28-10 Location: Bothell, WA	You could try a little brasso or bartenders friend. That might work to shine it up? Sent from my SGH-i917 using Board Express __________________ Traeger lil Tex, 2 Weber 22.5", UDS "Go Cougs!" They call me "Dave" [B]Original Noobian Warlord [/B]Loser of Known Space

01-10-2013, 10:04 PM	#3
Pyle's BBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-25-06 Location: Madrid, IA	It is aluminum, right? Scrap out what you can and take Flap Disc Flap Disc to it. __________________ Bryan, Team: Pyle's BBQ Yoder YS640; Good-One "Trail Boss" 60T; Weber Kettle rotisserie ring; Big A$$ Rotisserie; New Braunfels offset smoker; Weber Smokey Mountain; Backyard Bombers BBQ HJM Μολὼν λαβέ

01-10-2013, 10:07 PM	#4
Midnight Smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-24-08 Location: Southern Arizona Desert	Steel Wool will work well. __________________ ************************ * Terry ~ aka Pork Smoker * XL-BGE Hatched 06/20/2008 09:42 pm ** * Couple Weber Kettles, CharGriller, UDS * * Ultra Fast Red Thermapen * Projects Kamado Restoration Bandera Restoration

01-11-2013, 12:56 PM	#7
aawa Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-03-12 Location: Virginia Beach, VA	Turn it into a One Touch Gold by calling up Weber and saying that you have a OTG where the ash ring and can were damaged in a move. They will ask for a date code, give them that and pay $20-$30 for it. I did it to the Used 5 timesWeber OTS I bought off craigslist for $20. I payed $25ish for the OTG replacement parts. So I basically ended up with a OTG for $45. __________________ ~Ren~ Fat Kids Club Founding Member

01-11-2013, 06:18 PM	#9
seattlepitboss is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-05-09 Location: Seattle, WA	Best solution is to start with a detergent soak followed by pressure washing. If that isn't sufficient, then a good next step would be to blast it. Soda blasting would be an excellent choice as would glass bead. Another thing you can do that would look great is to take your random orbital sander and get a brown 3M pad that fits onto it, and scrub it using that. You will get a very pleasing matte swirl pattern, way better than using a flap wheel or other heavy abrasive thing like that. Or, you could bribe your kid with a new video game and turn him loose with some no. 4 steel wool .. :-)