Genesis Platinum 1000 Restoration
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Josh Dekubber
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Here's a picture of them on one of my Restorations that Samuel posted earlier in this thread.
Post in thread 'Genesis Platinum 1000 Restoration' https://tvwbb.com/threads/genesis-platinum-1000-restoration.100921/post-1205205
Cody Bratton
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Sadly those SS screws aren't an obviously visible detail, but worth every penny in the long run.
AlexPicchietti
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Any recommendations on the type of stain you guys use on the cedar slats?
@Steve Hoch @Bruce @LMichaels @Cody Bratton
@Steve Hoch @Bruce @LMichaels @Cody Bratton
Cody Bratton
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Calling @Josh Dekubber on this too. He’s a wood guy. I haven’t really dabbled into the wood stuff… yet
AlexPicchietti
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Thanks. I think there are like 1000 options at Lowe's and I have NO idea where to start.
Bruce
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Alex, I shy away from the older wood slat grills. But I know Josh and steve have done great work with them. @Jon Tofte is another one who does amazing things with the wood slat grills. And yes several others on this site as well. I am not sure which stain many use. Some use teak oil and other types of finishes. If you want to use a regular wood stain to accent the grain of the wood, then a good top coat of a Spar Urethane works good as it is generally used by boat builders and therefor great for outdoor items such as grills.
Cody Bratton
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I would think among Josh, Steve and Jon you sold have all the insight you could want. I think they mostly use the same products.
This got me thinking, scary I know. Marine grade wood, is that just plywood? Or are there other marine grade woods?
This got me thinking, scary I know. Marine grade wood, is that just plywood? Or are there other marine grade woods?
Josh Dekubber
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Look up Ipe Ironwood "Brazilian Walnut" if you want the most weatherproof resilient longest lasting marine grade wood. This is the stuff. It's hard as a rock and feels as heavy as Steel and last virtually forever. It is not cheap though. People use it to build high-end decks for their homes and sometimes they put their leftovers up for sale on Marketplace which is where I get it from.
Here's one of the pieces from the load I picked up recently. Just wiped down with water.
You need to get carbide tipped blades to cut it. Regular blades will wear out very quickly.
Josh Dekubber
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As far as staining cedar it just depends what look you're going for.
I have never tried to match the original stain from Weber but if I was to try to match original this is one I would try. Old school Thompson's water seal Sedona red
This here is my favorite quality top coat with or without stain prior to its application.
I have never tried to match the original stain from Weber but if I was to try to match original this is one I would try. Old school Thompson's water seal Sedona red
This here is my favorite quality top coat with or without stain prior to its application.
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Steve Hoch
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There really isn't a wrong answer on staining the wood. I use gel stain because I think you end up with a more even finish followed by a couple coats of spar urethane.
Jon Tofte
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This a well liked marine grade coating. I have used it, but I use Helmsman’s spar urethane and been very happy with that, too.
For cedar slats and a black hood, I like a very light stain. I like Josh’s example for an authentic looking redhead.
For cedar slats and a black hood, I like a very light stain. I like Josh’s example for an authentic looking redhead.
Josh Dekubber
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@Jon Tofte I also prefer the contrast of light wood with a dark lid and dark wood with a light color lid. my next 2 keeper 1000s will have heavy contrast.
I like black wood with redheads though. I know it's not original but I like it. I mostly like staying strictly original but the wood is kind of my point of creativity.
I like black wood with redheads though. I know it's not original but I like it. I mostly like staying strictly original but the wood is kind of my point of creativity.
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