Steve Hoch
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Josh, how did you determine it's age?
Replacement cooking grate ideas for 2000 (DD) Genesis Silver B grill
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What did you use to clean it up so well? I scraped and brushed the inside but didn't do more than that as I know how quickly it'll get gunked up again.
Josh Dekubber
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I shouldn't say that it's 1987. That was the date on the tag under the control panel but maybe not 100% accurate. I'll have to look into it some more
Josh Dekubber
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Razor blade mostly on the inside with a little bit of finishing with 0000 steel wool. Then I go over it with automotive rubbing compound and then automotive wax.
Steve Hoch
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Chris, it actually takes several years for them to to get really bad again if you use a razor blade scraper on the inside to get all the carbon buildup off.
Josh Dekubber
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I need to get one of those razor blade holders. I just use a razor blade in my fingers and it's kind of a pain. I'd imagine it's much easier with a razor blade holder of some sort lol
I told you I'm cheap LOL
Steve Hoch
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Check out this before and after on one of my grills.
I'll have to consider that. It would be pretty nice to clean it up to the degree that you guys do. Thanks for the idea of the razor blade scraper. I've just used a couple putty knives.
Josh Dekubber
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Very nice!!
Steve Hoch
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The one I have was $7 on eBay. It was worth it as I got it just for this purpose.
Steve Hoch
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You get yours just as perfect, but definitely get a scraper. Your fingers will thank you.
Josh Dekubber
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I will I just keep forgetting
Steve Hoch
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Really? I would hate to thumb wrestle you.
Cody Bratton
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I don’t mind it just holding it in my hand. When my hand cramps up, I shake it out, sip a cocktail and the cramp goes away.
I do use the holder for the long scrapes though. So satisfying when you get a good carbon tail rolling off the blade. I also change to a new blade fairly often. A box of razor blades is cheap when time is of the essence.
Jim C in Denver
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Cleaning those porcelain lids with a razor scraper is one of the most satisfying tasks you can do. Particularly on the inside -- the carbon comes off in long strips. The outside I did more with 0000 steel wool and Simple Green. The lids are glass inside and out, so it is really hard to damage them.
I have the same 2000 DD grill that Chris does. Here it is after removing 20 years of grease. Close to new.
Razor scraper on the inside/outside of the lid. Then scrub the thermoset (tables, knobs, handle) with bleach. Crazy how good those work.
PS to Chris -- are you the original owner of that grill? The firebox on mine was getting a bit bowed out. About two years ago, Weber sent me a brand new firebox -- lifetime warranty on the cast aluminum parts for the original owner. So that grill will now be passed down in my will.
I have the same 2000 DD grill that Chris does. Here it is after removing 20 years of grease. Close to new.
Razor scraper on the inside/outside of the lid. Then scrub the thermoset (tables, knobs, handle) with bleach. Crazy how good those work.
PS to Chris -- are you the original owner of that grill? The firebox on mine was getting a bit bowed out. About two years ago, Weber sent me a brand new firebox -- lifetime warranty on the cast aluminum parts for the original owner. So that grill will now be passed down in my will.
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Josh Dekubber
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That's really cool about the cook box!!!!!!
Very nice green lid by the way. I love my green lid. That's the best Green!!
Bruno
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Uh oh don’t even get me started on my guitar collection.Oh, I have a little familiarity with how this works. I ran a very active guitar forum for 22 years starting in 1999.