Genesis XXI (Jr) Restoration

[HankBates]

I must have worn mine out, haven’t been able to find it for years. My Jr lid is the same way and I’m ashamed that I’ve never taken it apart

 

[Jon Tofte]

I was hoping @Jon Tofte would have some input. I know he has experience will the older ones.

Sorry my reply got “stuck!”

The XX grill I made from parts had the collector box. I didn’t know anything different, and it fit and worked fine.

My all original XXI, however, does have the type you guys have been showing with no collector box.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

I must have worn mine out, haven’t been able to find it for years. My Jr lid is the same way and I’m ashamed that I’ve never taken it apart

Nothing to be ashamed of. I'm just lucky I'm not paying myself by the hour LOL. One more to go

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Sorry my reply got “stuck!”

The XX grill I made from parts had the collector box. I didn’t know anything different, and it fit and worked fine.

My all original XXI, however, does have the type you guys have been showing with no collector box.

No worries Jon thank you for the reply

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Lid is cleaned up.

 

[Bruce]

I love those classic lids. They are much higher quality as far as the porcelain coating goes.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

I love those classic lids. They are much higher quality as far as the porcelain coating goes.

I think so too Bruce
They shine up pretty good

 

[Val Deale]

Incredibly clean and really deep color. That lid looks flawless. Great job Josh.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Incredibly clean and really deep color. That lid looks flawless. Great job Josh.

Thanks Val!

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Well I started working on the badge. 4 coats of Krylon High Heat Max Gloss Black. Sanded the raised part with 1000 grit until it evenly turned to a matte charcoal. Being careful not to sand through the black paint. I like it I think it looks cool but probably going to end up sanding all the way down removing all the paint from the raised areas. I'm kind of a purest with most everything except the wood. I like to be creative with the types of wood and finishes. Other than that I like to try to stay close to factory original.

 

[Ed_T]

I think it looks elegant and cool, a subtle upgrade. What gave you the idea?

 

[Cody Bratton]

That looks pretty cool Josh! I’ve often thought of sanding it with 40 grit. Painting and then sanding with a fine grit just to see what it would look like. Want to see how the paint would stay down low in the grooves, what it would look like.

 

[LMichaels]

Interesting look. Perhaps hitting the kettle with red then burying it with clear would be a really cool look as well? But it looks good enough I'm torn as to what I like better

 

[Josh Dekubber]

I think it looks elegant and cool, a subtle upgrade. What gave you the idea?

Thank Ed!
Just taking my time and thinking outside the box of different ways to do things.

 

[Ed_T]

Thank Ed!
Just taking my time and thinking outside the box of different ways to do things.

All that time finishing wood projects brought some new ideas to Weberitis!

 

[Josh Dekubber]

All that time finishing wood projects brought some new ideas to Weberitis!

I'm excited to get to the wood slats and handles! That's my favorite part. I think when I get my woodworking operation restarted I'm going to do at least a few sets for a few different grills. I have a few different kinds of wood but I'm most excited for Ipe Ironwood "Brazilian walnut"

 

[Josh Dekubber]

It's kind of hard to make a video like this but here is a short video cook box paint removal with my newest DeWalt XR impact and wire wheel attachment.

New video · Monday, Aug 11 🎬

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photos.app.goo.gl

 

[Val Deale]

It's kind of hard to make a video like this but here is a short video cook box paint removal with my newest DeWalt XR impact and wire wheel attachment.

New video · Monday, Aug 11 🎬

Tap to view!

photos.app.goo.gl

Josh, that wheel looks like it works great. Do you have a model number or link to the wheel? Does it also work for the carbon build up on the insides of the cookboxes and endcaps as well?

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Josh, that wheel looks like it works great. Do you have a model number or link to the wheel? Does it also work for the carbon build up on the insides of the cookboxes and endcaps as well?

Yes it works great!

The link isn't working here's a picture. Home Depot


The speed and torque of a high-quality impact gun makes a big difference for me though also.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Cook box just needs to be wiped down and then it's ready for paint.

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