Here is my 2025 grill that i will be restoring, Genesis 1

[Jon Tofte]

That’s too rich for my blood. It also makes me a little suspicious that the ad contradicts itself saying “porcelain coated steel” in one place and “aluminum” elsewhere.

I once had a NIB old stock Weber porcelain one that I got from eBay. I used it on my Skyline grill from back in my Florida days.

 

[Steve Hoch]

That’s too rich for my blood. It also makes me a little suspicious that the ad contradicts itself saying “porcelain coated steel” in one place and “aluminum” elsewhere.

I noticed that too Jon. I sent a message to the seller asking to confirm that what he's selling matches the picture. The ad also says that seven are available which also leads me to believe that he's passing the new ones off as old stock. I can't recommend buying one until it's confirmed by the seller. That's definitely way too much money for the newer version.

 

[LMichaels]

If you think about it, the "holder" would likely not be porcelain as being glass like it would not take kindly to being flexed to be removed. I also don't think they were aluminum as it does not hold finish well when flexed. They were made of plain mild steel

 

[MarkCuda]

Ok, another question for the gurus.
I'm going to paint the burner knobs black, gloss black or satin black or flat black ?
Not the igniter button.

 

[Jon Tofte]

Satin black in my opinion.

 

[MarkCuda]

Satin black in my opinion.

Thank you very much.
My knobs look brand new

 

[Bruce]

Mark, I would just weld some stainless steel ones on there.

 

[MarkCuda]

It wouldn't look original

 

[Bruce]

Yah probably not. But more fun.

 

[MarkCuda]

Satin
Turned out great, thanks Jon

 

[MarkCuda]

I'm debating weather I should beautify these or not

 

[Josh Dekubber]

I'm debating weather I should beautify these or not View attachment 105301

It's maybe not necessary but I like to. I enjoy all the big or little side projects of a restoration. I'm never in a hurry to finish and all my vintage restorations are done in the intention to Keep for myself. At least for now.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Also taking them apart and cleaning and lubricating them isn't hard and they work much smoother after.

 

[Cody Bratton]

I vote yes. If it’s going to be a museum piece, Polish it up!

 

[Bruce]

Probably a good time of the year to be sitting at a desk and polishing brass pieces indoors.

 

[MarkCuda]

I will take them apart and free them up a tad bit but they sure as heck won't look anything like Josh's
Just beautiful

 

[TomRc]

…they sure as heck won't look anything like Josh's

I feel the same way. They are gorgeous. This is the kind of dedicated craftsmanship I want for my new keeper glass door model and readily admit that I don’t stand a chance of pulling it off on my own. I just might have to box up my valves and send them to Josh along with all of my allowance money and a plea to help. Tommy likey!

 

[MarkCuda]

Tom, is your glass door keeper grill a Genesis 5/5000 ?

 

[TomRc]

Tom, is your glass door keeper grill a Genesis 5/5000 ?

3400. Borrowed photo is not of my actual grill. Mine is the exact same series and color but has not been restored yet.

 

[MarkCuda]

Here's my Genesis 5