Griddle Top Restoration & Smoothing

[Cody Bratton]

So I have seen some pictures, posts around the internet and thought I would ask here, if anyone has done it? I’ve seen where people have taken a Blackstone griddle and sanded all of the texture out of them to make them beautifully smooth. Curious if anyone here has done it or is considering doing it? I have a 28” that I just LOVE(d), but am starting to consider giving it a whirl.

I have also contemplated selling it and buying an insert for my 330 and using that as a dedicated griddle only. I think N/S burners would be better for heat control, and having the sear burner could make for some super hot searing capability!

Thoughts?

 

[LMichaels]

I would not have that kind of patience

 

[G Schafer]

Right angle grinder, appropriate grit pads. A little time.

Gerry

 

[Cody Bratton]

I have the tools, and equipement. Curious if anyone has done it.

 

[G Schafer]

I have done it on my home made stainless steel griddles. it really doesn't take too long if you use the right grits.

Gerry

 

[Cody Bratton]

The corners and edges are what I’m thinking will be more time consuming.

 

[G Schafer]

The corners and edges are what I’m thinking will be more time consuming.

Yes. How much cooking do you do in the corners and edges?

Gerry

 

[Cody Bratton]

None. But if I’m doing it, it’s going to be done right!

 

[G Schafer]

None. But if I’m doing it, it’s going to be done right!

That's my motto. I smoothed mine before the sides got welded on. That being said, I don't know what you are working with. I have two griddles. One is just a 1/4" stainless plate that takes up just more than half the grill space on the Genesis grill. No sides on that one, just a flat plate and I use that one more than the other one.
The other one is 1/2" thick stainless and probably weighs 50 pounds or more and takes a half hour to get up to temp. Not used much unless there are a bunch of people coming over
Gerry