Steve Hoch
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He might know, and I can ask him. I think you are on the right track though with the color and from the looks of the wood in the original literature I would probably say oil based.
I will just leave this here
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Josh Dekubber
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This looks like it could possibly be a close match. And I can totally remember their tv commercials back in the mid 80s.
Thompson’s WaterSeal Solid Color Waterproofing Wood Stain and Sealer, Sedona Red, 1 Gallon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X23MRDL?tag=tvwb-20
Thompson’s WaterSeal Solid Color Waterproofing Wood Stain and Sealer, Sedona Red, 1 Gallon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X23MRDL?tag=tvwb-20
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Josh Dekubber
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Steve if you could ask him I would appreciate it. It's worth a shot
Josh Dekubber
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I don't have many pictures to go by when it comes to the first generation wide slat. It doesn't look as reddish colored as the later stained slats but I don't have many pictures to go by.
But then again the color in this photo is obviously a bit washed out looking considering the lid on the grill is not as vibrant as it actually would have been.
But then again the color in this photo is obviously a bit washed out looking considering the lid on the grill is not as vibrant as it actually would have been.
Josh Dekubber
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If I can gently clean each slat and preserve the stain underneath any dirt or Grease I may try and do that first.
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Josh Dekubber
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Great information thank you!
Josh Dekubber
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From the article "Class of 1985 creators of the Genesis"
This Grill is absolutely identical to mine but is it original or restored? The wood looks nice.
This Grill is absolutely identical to mine but is it original or restored? The wood looks nice.
Cody Bratton
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Steve Hoch
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I asked him and he can't remember unfortunately.
Josh Dekubber
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Thank you for asking! The wood is in excellent shape and I can still see the stain on it quite well. I'm pretty confident I can get a good match.
Oh and also picked up a free Weber Q grill while I was in that area looks to be unused also came with a cart and a free full tank of propane. I think that's my fourth free tank this week but I lost track.
Picked up six grills this week though
Steve Hoch
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Six this week? Is it starting to look like a junkyard at your place?
Josh Dekubber
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Well me personally I wouldn't call it junkSix this week? Is it starting to look like a junkyard at your place?
Josh Dekubber
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Oh and something else very cool that I got today from the very nice young man who seem to be an Amish woodworker. He gave me a truckload of very nice wood that I can make slats out of. Enough for several grills. IPE ironwood which feels as heavy as iron and looks beautiful. Also gave me poplar and Alaskan White cedar.
Steve Hoch
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I wouldn't either, but you know how neighbors can be.
Josh Dekubber
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Nobody can see in my backyard unless you're looking from a satellite
Steve Hoch
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That's perfect. I don't have a fence so I need to keep it down to one on the side of the house and whatever I can stuff in my half of the garage. I have to leave one side open for the wife's car in the winter.
Josh Dekubber
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So what you're saying is you have got some room for me to store some grills over there!?
Cody Bratton
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Alaskan white cedar… that sounds kind of fun
Josh Dekubber
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The iron wood is really cool