My new Genesis Silver C
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THyde
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That's the thing, I have scrubbed away with green scrubbies on Genesis lids and had no problems. I typically go from gentle to harsh, and consider green scrubbie to be an increment less harsh than fine steel wool. Are you talking about a regular old green scrub pad, not something attached to a drill or a power tool or anything right? Just hand scrubbing with a green pad? The worst I've ever done with those in my life was create some clean spots on formica countertops. Porcelain I have never harmed with a green scrubby and elbow grease.
LMichaels
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Yes a regular old ScotchBrite pad. I have severely damaged porcelain with them. Pans, stove tops, oven interior, you name it. I am amazed you cannot see the damages. BTW I would never take anything attached to a machine to a piece of porcelain. IIRC others here have noted the same thing. I think I have an undamaged (faded but not damaged) side panel here. Maybe I will take a green scrubber and try to photograph the damages
Jim C in Denver
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Quick question - is there a secret way to get the grease off the side tables? I tried scrubbing the hell out of it and it is not coming off.
What Bruce said. Bleach works like magic on the gray thermoset tables.
I usually use 50/50 water/bleach and 0000 steel wool. But you can bump it up to 100% bleach if need be.
Just make sure you wear old clothes and work far away from anything that could get damaged. A drop of bleach that strong will discolor pretty much anything instantly.
What Bruce said. Bleach works like magic on the gray thermoset tables.
I usually use 50/50 water/bleach and 0000 steel wool. But you can bump it up to 100% bleach if need be.
Just make sure you wear old clothes and work far away from anything that could get damaged. A drop of bleach that strong will discolor pretty much anything instantly.
Jim C in Denver
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Maybe the lid that happened with was already scratched up before cleaning it? I don't understand how steel can cause no problems but plastic can .... I believe you that it happened, I just can't for the life of me make sense of it!
Larry knows what he's talking about. You can go completely crazy on the porcelain lid with a razor blade scraper and 0000 steel wool and do no damage.
But beware that scrubbie.
Larry knows what he's talking about. You can go completely crazy on the porcelain lid with a razor blade scraper and 0000 steel wool and do no damage.
But beware that scrubbie.
THyde
TVWBB Guru
I am just surprised that you can scratch porcelain with a green scrubbie and not a steel wool pad. It isn't worth upsetting anyone, so I'm just going to let it go.
Another thing I don't believe in is scallops. I don't believe those round pieces come out of those little shells. I'm pretty sure Big Fish has us believing that there is a mythical creature called "scallops" and that what they really are is pieces of cod meat scooped with some kind of melon baller type utensil.
Another thing I don't believe in is scallops. I don't believe those round pieces come out of those little shells. I'm pretty sure Big Fish has us believing that there is a mythical creature called "scallops" and that what they really are is pieces of cod meat scooped with some kind of melon baller type utensil.
LMichaels
TVWBB 2-Star Olympian
Many times what is being sold as scallops are not. They are skate wing punched out to look like scallops. The texture and flavor of skate is nearly identical to scallops. But, honestly IMO the skate wing tastes better
Take a look online for what a scallop looks like in the wild. They're huge. But all we see is the little abductor muscle as that is what we eat.
Steve Hoch
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Whatever scallops are, they are delicious!
Well it’s been 4 years already since I’ve had my Genesis Silver C, and we have hosted tons of football games, steak dinners and it’s been the best investment I’ve ever made. Only issue it’s given me is that the new Weber regulator I put on 4 years ago failed last weekend, but I got a replacement and will be changing it out this weekend.
One of my buddies who has been over a few times has finally seen the light and is going to be pulling the trigger on this really clean Silver A for $80 today.
Only thing it's missing is the side table, anyone maybe have a spare one they’d be willing to get rid of?
One of my buddies who has been over a few times has finally seen the light and is going to be pulling the trigger on this really clean Silver A for $80 today.
Only thing it's missing is the side table, anyone maybe have a spare one they’d be willing to get rid of?
Steve Hoch
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I wouldn't pay $80 for a two burner grill that's missing the work table, but to each his own. I saw a new in the box replacement table for that grill on eBay a while back, but I don't know if it's still available.
Thanks for the help! I think $80 is a little steep as well, but these things command a premium around here and the older ones don't pop up often. There is a three burner that some guy wants $100 that's in even worse shape than this one.
When I bought mine four years ago I had to drive two hours and still paid $80 at the time. It's a weird market for old grills here in southern AZ.
Steve Hoch
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I can definitely understand the market may be different in your part of the world. I just wouldn't want to pay that much only to have to source a hard to get part for it afterwards.
I'm hoping someone will have one on here they'd be willing to let go for a reasonable price! Otherwise he'll probably just make something out of wood to go there.