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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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01-18-2013, 12:21 AM | #1 |
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Expanded grate cleaning
I apologize for the post as I'm sure this has been answered a thousand times but the search function on tapatalk blows.
Gonna be working on a small restoration project this weekend and the expanded grates I got look like they were rarely cleaned in the 18 years this guy had the cooker. What's the best way to get me as close to factory condition as possible since I have no clue how or what this guy has been cookin? Maybe multicolored cats for a TD? Thanks Brethren.
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01-18-2013, 02:00 AM | #2 |
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I just use a wire brush on the expanded metal grate which is over the firebox of my offset cooker. However, It never looks like factory condition. Buy some new expanded metal from Grainger if you need shiny new looking grates.
What kind of cooker are you reworking ? Does the boss know about this "another cooker " ?
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01-18-2013, 04:49 AM | #3 |
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Bought a used Lang from that same guy! I got some oven cleaner and plastic bags. Sprayed the grates and put them in the bag, so the cleaner would not dry out, for a day or so. Took them out hosed them off and gave them a scrape. Repeat the process. When dry hit them with a wire wheel. Re-season and they were good to go.
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01-18-2013, 07:06 AM | #4 | |
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01-18-2013, 07:07 AM | #5 | |
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01-18-2013, 07:14 AM | #6 |
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I have mine sand blasted they come out looking brand new. Then coat them with the cheapest cooking spray you can find and put them on the cooker at 300 for 30 minutes and you are good to go
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01-18-2013, 07:15 AM | #7 |
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How much does something like that cost?
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01-18-2013, 07:24 AM | #8 |
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That should be less than $10
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01-18-2013, 08:35 AM | #9 |
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01-18-2013, 08:44 AM | #10 |
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Yeah, sandblasting will take off EVERYTHING, instantly.
Check your local listings for a sandblasting company. I've had them do a whole 55 gallon drum, inside and out, lid and all for only $25. Just be aware that you'll end up with raw, bare metal and it will start to rust very quickly when exposed to air or moisture. Just spray the grates down with veg oil when you get them home, then heat to season.
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01-18-2013, 10:09 AM | #11 | |
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Thanks guys!
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01-18-2013, 10:10 AM | #12 |
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Blast them with a TX match knock off whats left with a wire brush re-season and cook away. If you drink more than 2 beers during this process remove a corner from your man card.
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01-18-2013, 10:27 AM | #13 | |
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01-18-2013, 10:29 AM | #14 |
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Pressure washer or blow torch.
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01-18-2013, 10:50 AM | #15 | |
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Spray it with 'Simply Green' first, then brush it. If its really old, it may be easier to go to your local welder and give him the dimensions and get a new one. I bought an old Offset last year. The grate was in poor condition, so I replaced, rather than attempting to clean it. (Wasn't sure what had been on it before) |
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