Ok. This leads to another question. Everyone says don't raise the lid. But, doesn't the temperature raise back up pretty fast after the coals are burning? I am new so bear with my questions! Thanks so much for all the comments!
Just got my Weber SM and have cooked on it approx 7 or 8 times. I was hoping the outside would continue to look nice for years (perfectionist here), but I guess the charcoal got hot and impacted the black color around the access door. I can post a pic if necessary. This is right above the access...