Steve Hoch
TVWBB Hall of Fame
Interesting, those do look really nice. I would have liked to seen the before. What grit sandpaper did you use?
Clean Up 2000-vintage Silver B
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DanHoo
TVWBB Olympian
Interesting page I found below
spoiler alert: Usually, 0000 steel wool is equivalent to 400 to 600 grit sandpaper.
note near the end: Unlike sandpaper, 0000 steel wool is less likely to scratch surfaces.
www.y-abrasives.com
spoiler alert: Usually, 0000 steel wool is equivalent to 400 to 600 grit sandpaper.
note near the end: Unlike sandpaper, 0000 steel wool is less likely to scratch surfaces.
What Grit is 0000 Steel Wool Equal To? - ZIBO YALONG ABRASIVE CO., LTD
If you wonder what grit is 0000 steel wool equivalent to, read on! Unlike sandpaper, steel wool is not toxic and comes in different grades. The coarsest grit is number five, while the finest is 0000. Using a fine grade will remove paint or varnish from wood and prepare it for finishing work.
www.y-abrasives.com
Steve Hoch
TVWBB Hall of Fame
Well yeah, that was kind of what I was thinking as well. I had already experimented with sandpaper on an already really faded control panel and did not get any better result.Interesting page I found below
spoiler alert: Usually, 0000 steel wool is equivalent to 400 to 600 grit sandpaper.
note near the end: Unlike sandpaper, 0000 steel wool is less likely to scratch surfaces.
What Grit is 0000 Steel Wool Equal To? - ZIBO YALONG ABRASIVE CO., LTD
If you wonder what grit is 0000 steel wool equivalent to, read on! Unlike sandpaper, steel wool is not toxic and comes in different grades. The coarsest grit is number five, while the finest is 0000. Using a fine grade will remove paint or varnish from wood and prepare it for finishing work.
Jim C in Denver
TVWBB All-Star
1) How to get that "tough grease/grime layer" from parts of the outside top grill? Stronger degreaser? Carefully take that razor blade again? Other?
Simple green, razor blade, 0000 wool.
Doing the 10 year clean up takes a while and some effort. But sooo satisfying and rewarding. Amazing how they clean up like almost new.
Simple green, razor blade, 0000 wool.
Doing the 10 year clean up takes a while and some effort. But sooo satisfying and rewarding. Amazing how they clean up like almost new.
Steve Hoch
TVWBB Hall of Fame
I'm especially amazed at how the inside of the lid literally looks brand new after you finish doing it.
Eric-NH
TVWBB Pro
I believe 2000
Eric-NH
TVWBB Pro
This might be a good representation. That is paint overspray on a Genesis silver hood. Was a free grill I'm using for parts
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Eric-NH
TVWBB Pro
Took out the fine scratches very well, feels smooth as glass now
You guys using the simple green at the typical diluted ratio or at full strength for this task? I was using the diluted. I guess I will stick with that especially because the real action is going to be from the razor blade
LMichaels
TVWBB 2-Star Olympian
It should because technically it is glass
Sooo, the razor blade, some simple green and a dobie pad got the front of the porcelain top nice and clean
However, on the TOP of the grill (outside) the top has some hazy whitish discoloration. It seems really smooth to the finger though. I tried a little steel wool and it didn't seem to change it.
Here is a picture (I had to use manual focus on the phone camera because otherwise it was basically taking the reflection in the mostly-shiny top)
I DO use a cover all the time so I don't think this is "sun damage" or something.
Any good ideas to clean this? As I can't tell whether it is something baked on top, or whether it is discoloration of the top, I don't want to do something too aggressive that will make it worse
However, on the TOP of the grill (outside) the top has some hazy whitish discoloration. It seems really smooth to the finger though. I tried a little steel wool and it didn't seem to change it.
Here is a picture (I had to use manual focus on the phone camera because otherwise it was basically taking the reflection in the mostly-shiny top)
I DO use a cover all the time so I don't think this is "sun damage" or something.
Any good ideas to clean this? As I can't tell whether it is something baked on top, or whether it is discoloration of the top, I don't want to do something too aggressive that will make it worse
LMichaels
TVWBB 2-Star Olympian
That is the Weber fade. IDK what a Dobie pad is but if it's anything akin to a ScotchBrite DO NOT use it on porcelain
Ok so nothing to do about it then.....makes it easier I guess!
The Dobie pad is a non-scratching kitchen pad...but as you can see it is made by ScotchBrite. I don't think it has the power to do anything to this porcelain though...it is pretty gentle
Steve Hoch
TVWBB Hall of Fame
There isn't anything you can do about the fade on the lid. I think it's either caused by heat or sun, maybe both. Whatever it is, it's under the porcelain finish unfortunately.
Timothy F. Lewis
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
Fade is heat and sun degradation you are exactly right Steve. Nothing to be done about it aside from refinishing so, learn to live with it or, find a donor lid. Sad but true.
4x0 steel wool is MUCH more delicate than a Dobie, which WILL scratch glass, remember enamel is glass.
4x0 steel wool is MUCH more delicate than a Dobie, which WILL scratch glass, remember enamel is glass.
Dobie is what we use for our dishes at the kitchen sink
It's not scratching porcelain. We wash pots and teflon pans and stuff and it doesn't hurt them. The mesh is made from a plastic. It's not garnet sandpaper
Steve Hoch
TVWBB Hall of Fame
I had to look up what a dobie was, turns out I've been using them for years and just didn't know what they were called. That's definitely not going to scratch anything on a grill.