Budget grill grates for flippers???? Specifically Genesis Silver B's

[JimV]

I have been coming across several freebies that are very restorable but are in need of grates. They are a real budget buster so I was wondering what you guys use? I just purchased 2 sets from Amazon that are sorta skinny China made cast iron grates ...they are ok but .....I doubt this is what you guys are using. Any suggestions?
Thanks

 

[Bruce]

My prefered grates are Solid Rod SS Honsgo for flip grills. But there are nearly as good for less.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077XQJ6C4/?tag=tvwb-20

This is a good set but less expensive.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0823BGYRG/?tag=tvwb-20

There are better grates, but for flip grills, those would be two options I recommend. Jon Tofte did a great review of a host of grates last year. Most are still available, but some might not be offered any longer. But you should check it out.

Stainless Steel Grate Throwdown Challenge Results

I am still hoping someday to make my first "This Old Grill" episode, but hurricane and family stuff make that unlikely for a while. So, I decided I should at least publish my findings here so that you all can review them and maybe ask some questions. I did a separate page on each set of grates...

tvwbb.com

 

[JimV]

Thanks Bruce....good enough for you is good enough for me! I ordered some of the cheaper ones to get a feel for them. You are very kind to include links....I appreciate your efforts.

 

[JimV]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SDP58FX/?tag=tvwb-20
Hopefully that link works....I have used a couple sets of these and similar from a diff seller...I believe they all come from the same place. I think a grill looks so rich when it has a clean set of OEM big heavy cast iron grates....the ones in the link I posted dont get me that rich look because they are too skinny. I can see how your stainless grates with new bars is a bling fest when the perspective buyer opens that hood its like Raiders of The Lost Arc opening a box of jewels.......I will also try to give back .....I have discovered a product that really buffs out and shines grease free for the final buff of a grill hood. I use the Simple Green and steel wool method learned here but the Simple Green leaves a haze behind.....to remove the haze I have discovered Mr Clean Clean Freak.......man do the hood shine............use a clean micro fiber to buff out......but u prob already have a secret weapon
See pic....it gets them so clean I cant leave them outside!

 

[Bruce]

Yah, those SS rod grates seem to be sellers. I do know some buyers have mentioned cast iron and I should probably buy a set or two of them just to give buyers a choice.

 

[JimV]

Yep thats what I was thinking for this particular silver b I am working on. I already have a buyer and since he is paying a premium I thought I would give him a choice.