My Genesis 1000 rehab in progress

[Evan IL]

Is that igniter hood facing down?

Nope, might just look like that in the picture. The opening in the gas catcher is facing the front burner.

 

[Evan IL]

Still need to finish up the wood pieces but I threw the old handle on to test it out tonight. Pretty happy with the results!

 

[Bruce]

Looking good to me. Almost ready for a 1.5 lb Ribeye.

 

[Pete TX]

Still need to finish up the wood pieces but I threw the old handle on to test it out tonight. Pretty happy with the results!

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Did you use anything special/particularly to clean up the panel with the burner knobs? I'm going to be cleaning mine soon.

 

[Evan IL]

Did you use anything special/particularly to clean up the panel with the burner knobs? I'm going to be cleaning mine soon.

Just simple green and some steel wool is all it took

 

[Pete TX]

Just simple green and some steel wool is all it took

Thanks. Didn't want to strip anything while trying to clean it up.

 

[Bruce]

Re: Steel wool. I suggest you stick to some very fine #0000 or #000 steel wool. Definitely not the household stuff.

 

[Evan IL]

Finally finished up! Added cedar table slats and handle.

 

[Bruce]

Are you going to stain or do anything else to them. They look good, but I would be afraid that unprotected wood will soak up a lot of grease and BBQ sauce.

 

[Evan IL]

Yeah I will eventually stain/coat the wood so it is easier to clean.

 

[Ed P]

We had a baby crib that was natural wood with a clear overcoat. It was beautiful. You could go for the natural look, but you definitely need to put something on it before you start cooking or even put it outdoors...that wood will really soak up the rain and stains and oil from your hands if you don't.

 

[Evan IL]

I decided to use this Cabot product for the wood. It is an oil blend designed for unfinished decking. It gives the raw cedar an amber hue while still looking pretty natural IMO.

 

[Ed P]

Guys like you are an inspiration to guys like me. Keep up the good work and the good pictures!