Thank you TVBB and Tim Snyder, who is both talented and kind When I joined the forum this summer to refurbish my 1999 stainless Performer, I imagined replacing the rusted lid and cleaning and touching up the rest.
That plan changed when I dissembled the cart and rust poured from every tube like erupting Mount Vesuvius. It was daunting. Tim patiently answered my questions and talked me down from the ledge, advising that I focus on one part at a time.
It is embarrassing to admit how many hours were spent grinding, sanding, painting and repainting. I was delayed by a very wet summer and the problems that come with using a backyard as a painting booth - bugs, rain, humidity and my lack of painting skills.
Having spent so much time on the frame, I decided to replace the bowl along with the lid. Weber helped with discounts on the parts I needed most.
TVWBB was there with me every step of the way. I found answers to all of my questions from Tim’s threads and other member posts. It was all there. I can’t thank you all enough for the help.
The project is mainly finished except for finding a control panel in decent shape and figuring out what to use as a replacement for the partially melted charcoal bin handle.
I’m thrilled to have my Performer back in service. I expect to never need another grill.
Thanks again. I am forever grateful.
Jim McKay, Pittsburgh
That plan changed when I dissembled the cart and rust poured from every tube like erupting Mount Vesuvius. It was daunting. Tim patiently answered my questions and talked me down from the ledge, advising that I focus on one part at a time.
It is embarrassing to admit how many hours were spent grinding, sanding, painting and repainting. I was delayed by a very wet summer and the problems that come with using a backyard as a painting booth - bugs, rain, humidity and my lack of painting skills.
Having spent so much time on the frame, I decided to replace the bowl along with the lid. Weber helped with discounts on the parts I needed most.
TVWBB was there with me every step of the way. I found answers to all of my questions from Tim’s threads and other member posts. It was all there. I can’t thank you all enough for the help.
The project is mainly finished except for finding a control panel in decent shape and figuring out what to use as a replacement for the partially melted charcoal bin handle.
I’m thrilled to have my Performer back in service. I expect to never need another grill.
Thanks again. I am forever grateful.
Jim McKay, Pittsburgh
