Cleaning Exterior Weber Lid

Midnight Smoke · 11-03-2011, 02:49 PM

So, had the wife start the Weber Gasser and there was some Bird Chit on the chamber lid. It baked on and now I am having a hard time getting it off. I have used soap and mild cleaner's, got mot of it off but there is still some stubborn stuff left.

Left a soapy wet rag on it for about a hour, still not gone.

I do not want to scratch the paint, any ideas???

Igotgas · 11-03-2011, 03:04 PM

I have used steel wool on my kettle lids before with great results. It removes the stubborn stuff and makes it shine. I think the wool I used was 0000.

mbshop · 11-03-2011, 03:13 PM

if its not a q then you then the lid is porcelain and you should be able to use a razor blade very carefully and use 000 steel wool.

Pappy · 11-03-2011, 03:18 PM

For just regular BBQ tar and smoke stain I use armor all car interior spray cleaner. Cleans it right off and leaves a shine on the weber performer.

PatioDaddio · 11-03-2011, 03:47 PM

This stuff is great! I get it at Home Depot.

John

pomah25 · 11-03-2011, 04:29 PM

John,

You accidentally hyperlinked a news article and not a link toe the spray! :)

caseydog · 11-03-2011, 04:35 PM

Bird chit is tough. The acid in it actually etches finishes. That's why I keep a rag in my car to wipe the chit off as soon as I see it.

I have a Porter Cable professional buffer for my car, and it does wonders on my 16-year-old red kettle. I would suggest you buff the bird chit mark out. You don't need a buffer. You'll just need to work a bit harder without one.

Get some Meguiar's fine-cut polish, a damp rag, and get after it.

CD

caseydog · 11-03-2011, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pomah25

John,

You accidentally hyperlinked a news article and not a link toe the spray! :)

Who knows, the Israeli Prime Minister may be great at removing bird chit.

CD

PatioDaddio · 11-03-2011, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pomah25

John,

You accidentally hyperlinked a news article and not a link toe the spray! :)

Ha! I fixed it.

John

aquablue22 · 11-03-2011, 05:27 PM

Like MBSHOP said, it's porcelain and is designed to with stand up to pretty harse treatment. I use soft scrub and those soft "scrubbies" on mine all the time.

11-03-2011, 02:49 PM	#1
Midnight Smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-24-08 Location: Southern Arizona Desert Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Cleaning Exterior Weber Lid So, had the wife start the Weber Gasser and there was some Bird Chit on the chamber lid. It baked on and now I am having a hard time getting it off. I have used soap and mild cleaner's, got mot of it off but there is still some stubborn stuff left. Left a soapy wet rag on it for about a hour, still not gone. I do not want to scratch the paint, any ideas??? __________________ ************************ * 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

11-03-2011, 03:04 PM	#2
Igotgas is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-14-10 Location: Orangevale California Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have used steel wool on my kettle lids before with great results. It removes the stubborn stuff and makes it shine. I think the wool I used was 0000. __________________ Chad Gator Pit (Holy Smokees) Custom built Propane Offset Smoker Rescued Red MasterTouch - 1998 Smoky Joe - 1984 (My Little Girls) Ranch Kettle X2- 2008 With Brother Marty Leach's Handles and 1991 CL find. SS Weber Performer X 2

11-03-2011, 03:13 PM	#3
mbshop Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-07 Location: visalia, ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	if its not a q then you then the lid is porcelain and you should be able to use a razor blade very carefully and use 000 steel wool. __________________ george spam, can't live without it

11-03-2011, 03:18 PM	#4
Pappy is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-09-11 Location: Granite City, Illinois (Near St. Louis "GO CARDS") Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	For just regular BBQ tar and smoke stain I use armor all car interior spray cleaner. Cleans it right off and leaves a shine on the weber performer. __________________ Performer, UDS, 1983 WSM, Frank-in-Weber, 120 Gallon Offset, IQ-110, ET-732

11-03-2011, 03:47 PM	#5
PatioDaddio Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-04-08 Location: Boise, Idaho Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This stuff is great! I get it at Home Depot. John Last edited by PatioDaddio; 11-03-2011 at 04:40 PM..

11-03-2011, 04:29 PM	#6
pomah25 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-03-09 Location: Chesapeake, VA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	John, You accidentally hyperlinked a news article and not a link toe the spray! :)

11-03-2011, 04:35 PM	#7
caseydog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-08-10 Location: Dallas, TX Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Bird chit is tough. The acid in it actually etches finishes. That's why I keep a rag in my car to wipe the chit off as soon as I see it. I have a Porter Cable professional buffer for my car, and it does wonders on my 16-year-old red kettle. I would suggest you buff the bird chit mark out. You don't need a buffer. You'll just need to work a bit harder without one. Get some Meguiar's fine-cut polish, a damp rag, and get after it. CD __________________ 1995 Red Weber 22.5 Master's Touch with Cajun Bandit Rotisserie mod, 18.5 WSM with iQue 110, 18.5 OTG, Copper Smokey Joe Gold with Mini-WSM mod, Black Smokey Joe Platinum (Jumbo Joe) IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller. From hero to ZERO in just one week! Are you ready for a THROWDOWN?

11-03-2011, 05:27 PM	#10
aquablue22 Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-26-08 Location: Ormond Beach, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Like MBSHOP said, it's porcelain and is designed to with stand up to pretty harse treatment. I use soft scrub and those soft "scrubbies" on mine all the time. __________________ Weber Spirit E-310 Gasser 1 - Big Green Egg - Large 2 - 22.5 Weber Kettles 2 - 18.5 Weber Kettle Magma Newport - Gasser (on the Boat) 1 - Terracotta PIG 1 Masterbuilt Modified Smokehouse [COLOR=Green]2 - Super FAST, Super ACCURATE Green Thermapen[/COLOR]1 splashproof)

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