How to restore Genesis Silver thermoset shelves and worktables?


 
Samuel

Samuel

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I was wondering if you guys might post how you restore Genesis Silver thermoset shelves, step by step.
Reason for this post is I was asked "How to", by new member @Steven-MA and I am not knowledgeable enough to answer this question. I thought some of you experienced members like @Cody Bratton, @Bruce and @Steve Hoch could elaborate.
 
I sent him the link to the thread I made.

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Thread 'Thermoset Table Restoration'

As recommended by others, I do an overnight soak in a bleach and dawn mixture. Use a scrub daddy (i love those things for cleaning grills) to get any major gunk or buildup off.

As you can see, I decided to go after one of the very worst ones I had. Looks like it was dragged behind a car for a few blocks.

Tools/materials used:
6” dual action orbital sander with a foam backing pad
80, 120, 220, 400 and 600 grit paper.
3” buffer with a “wool” pad.
3M Rubbing compound (I will be checking for a cheaper option, but for this application I wanted to see if it worked before buying something)...
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I think the method Cody used is going to be better on really bad tables. What I've done in the past is to soak them in a solution of hot water, bleach, and Dawn dish detergent. I let them soak for a while and scrub them with a green 3M pad, and let them soak some more. This will definitely get them clean, fading is another issue.
 
Absolutely take the metal off before soaking it. I have soaked some of them for a week and a half. I have fallen in love with scrub daddy's for cleaning all things grill related. The scotch brite pads also work great, but they tend to wear down. I have a scrub daddy that has lasted thru a lot, and he may be getting retired on this next batch of tables I do.
 
Thanks Cody,
I know the question I posed may be an obvious one, but the reason I asked was I wondered if you all have ever had an issue putting the screws from the mounting bracket back in, since they were screwing back into the thermoset
 
Some of them have the inserts, and some of them the threads are just cut into the plastic. And if they looked sketchy a guy could put a little epoxy in there and screw it back in and it would be fine for a long time.

*Edit* it is never bad to ask questions. I have asked some real dandy's on here - lol
 
Another thing. Those cans do tend to loose their nice spray patterns as they get close to empty and start spitting. If that happens, I grab a new can for the final coat and save the nearly empty can for another initial coat on another piece. I try to finish up most of my pieces with a can that is at least half full for the last coat.
 
Bruce said:
Are these the scrub daddy things you are talking about?

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Yup! They also make a scrub mommy which has a more traditional type of sponge on one side. The scrub daddy material is really interesting. It is very firm and feels coarse when dry, and then turns soft when wet. I have used it on SS with barkeepers friend and it yields great results and doesn't scratch. You can lightly and carefully go against the grain without marring it up.
 
I have really taken a liking to that stuff as well. The liquid is great, but not as good as the good ol powder. I like the liquid for cleaning my stove.
 
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