Quick partial disassembly of Weber genesis 1000


 
Bruce said:
Jeffrey. You are correct. Just be sure to account for the fact that the cross members on your grill are 1" square, where the cross member in that HOW TO is 1.25". So you will use 1" connecting bolts instead of 1.25".
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You make this job look fairly easy. I will get a chance to investigate those crossbars later in the week. I didn’t notice any significant rust, hopefully it’s just a rebolting situation.

If I have to beak out my angle grinder what material tubing do you suggest? I can get aluminum or steel near me. Would steel be significantly more difficult to cut? I have never used the grinder for cutting, only cleaning with a wire brush. Or would aluminum be more likely to corrode
 
Bruce said:
I would think aluminum would work fine. It will cut easier than steel. Aluminum should also be less prone to rusting or corrosion.
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Any reason why L brackets should not be used to reenforce those lower crssbars if I don’t see much rust? I’m not looking to sell but for my own use

If not have you ever used a sawzall to cut through the tubing? Wondering if one. could also make a clean cut
 
I asked Chat GPT the best way to clean the porcelain enamel covered steel cooking grates, this was the response. Good advice? Is there a better way? I was going to use a pressure washer but this response advises against. But I know chat got is not always correct.

If there’s heavy gunk or grease:

  1. Place grates back in the grill
  2. Fire it up to high heat (500°F+) for 30–40 minutes
  3. Let cool until warm, then use a nylon or brass bristle brush to remove loose carbon
🔥 This breaks down built-up crud safely without chemicals or soaking.

Step 2: Soak in Baking Soda + Dish Soap

In a plastic bin, laundry tub, or bathtub:
  • Fill with hot water
  • Add:
    • ½ cup baking soda
    • A few generous squirts of Dawn dish soap
  • Soak grates for 1–2 hours
This softens and loosens carbon and grease without damaging the enamel.

Step 3: Gentle Scrubbing
After soaking:
  • Use a non-scratch sponge, scrub pad, or nylon bristle brush
  • Focus on corners and spots with buildup
  • For stubborn carbon:
    • Make a baking soda paste (baking soda + a little water)
    • Apply and scrub gently

❌ Avoid metal scrapers, steel wool, or abrasive brushes — they can chip the enamel coating.

Optional Step 4: Vinegar Rinse (for mineral or grease stains)
  • Spray or soak with equal parts white vinegar + water
  • Let sit 10–15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly
  • Wipe dry with a towel
Step 5: Dry Completely
  • Towel dry or place in a warm oven or grill (~200°F for 15 mins)
  • You don’t want any water sitting in the grate cores if they have steel underlayers
Optional: Oil Lightly for Protection

After drying, rub a thin coat of high-smoke point oil (canola, avocado) on the grates. Heat them slightly in the grill to “seal” them — this protects any small exposed spots and prevents rust.

❌ What Not to Do:

  • No oven cleaner — too harsh, can damage porcelain and aluminum frames
  • No pressure washers — can chip coating or force water into metal seams
  • No wire brushes, especially steel — they’ll scratch or flake the enamel
 
Jeffrey W said:
Any reason why L brackets should not be used to reenforce those lower crssbars if I don’t see much rust? I’m not looking to sell but for my own use

If not have you ever used a sawzall to cut through the tubing? Wondering if one. could also make a clean cut
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if you have the piece, stopping by a small fabrication shop and offering up a 12 pack for a couple cuts could prove fruitful. I used to do little stuff like that for people all the time.
 
Jeffrey W said:
Any reason why L brackets should not be used to reenforce those lower crssbars if I don’t see much rust? I’m not looking to sell but for my own use

If not have you ever used a sawzall to cut through the tubing? Wondering if one. could also make a clean cut
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No reason to do any of that. Start by removing the bolts that hold the lower cross members on. More than likely, three out of four of them will just snap off from rust anyway. Then it's just a matter of getting new bolts and the proper square tubing connectors to fix it.
 
Jeffrey W said:
I asked Chat GPT the best way to clean the porcelain enamel covered steel cooking grates, this was the response. Good advice? Is there a better way? I was going to use a pressure washer but this response advises against. But I know chat got is not always correct.

If there’s heavy gunk or grease:

  1. Place grates back in the grill
  2. Fire it up to high heat (500°F+) for 30–40 minutes
  3. Let cool until warm, then use a nylon or brass bristle brush to remove loose carbon
🔥 This breaks down built-up crud safely without chemicals or soaking.

Step 2: Soak in Baking Soda + Dish Soap

In a plastic bin, laundry tub, or bathtub:
  • Fill with hot water
  • Add:
    • ½ cup baking soda
    • A few generous squirts of Dawn dish soap
  • Soak grates for 1–2 hours
This softens and loosens carbon and grease without damaging the enamel.

Step 3: Gentle Scrubbing
After soaking:
  • Use a non-scratch sponge, scrub pad, or nylon bristle brush
  • Focus on corners and spots with buildup
  • For stubborn carbon:
    • Make a baking soda paste (baking soda + a little water)
    • Apply and scrub gently

❌ Avoid metal scrapers, steel wool, or abrasive brushes — they can chip the enamel coating.

Optional Step 4: Vinegar Rinse (for mineral or grease stains)
  • Spray or soak with equal parts white vinegar + water
  • Let sit 10–15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly
  • Wipe dry with a towel
Step 5: Dry Completely
  • Towel dry or place in a warm oven or grill (~200°F for 15 mins)
  • You don’t want any water sitting in the grate cores if they have steel underlayers
Optional: Oil Lightly for Protection

After drying, rub a thin coat of high-smoke point oil (canola, avocado) on the grates. Heat them slightly in the grill to “seal” them — this protects any small exposed spots and prevents rust.

❌ What Not to Do:

  • No oven cleaner — too harsh, can damage porcelain and aluminum frames
  • No pressure washers — can chip coating or force water into metal seams
  • No wire brushes, especially steel — they’ll scratch or flake the enamel
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Personally I do this:

-Pressure washer first (optional)
-Soak in dawn + hot water
-Scrape with a grill wire brush scraper (I have a million since people include them with the grills they sell)
-Pressure wash again

This gets 95% of everything off.

If they were chipping and/or rusting underneath all the original crud, this will expose all that rust.

So then you’ll know if you need to buy new ones anyway.
 
John-NY said:
Personally I do this:

-Pressure washer first (optional)
-Soak in dawn + hot water
-Scrape with a grill wire brush scraper (I have a million since people include them with the grills they sell)
-Pressure wash again

This gets 95% of everything off.

If they were chipping and/or rusting underneath all the original crud, this will expose all that rust.

So then you’ll know if you need to buy new ones anyway.
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That is what I’d like to find out, mine looks good but heavily seasoned so who knows what is underneath. Wire brush is ok on the porcelain? I’ve only had stainless steel or cast iron
 
Jeffrey W said:
That is what I’d like to find out, mine looks good but heavily seasoned so who knows what is underneath. Wire brush is ok on the porcelain? I’ve only had stainless steel or cast iron
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I use Libman brass brushes on everything. Porcelain and stainless with no issues at all
 
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