Adrian-Intfxdx
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Newbie Alert!
So my wife has been telling me to get me a new grill for Father's Day this year. I figured I would get me a Spirit II e310 or the like. I've been grilling with an old Q (with amazing results for its size) for years. Anyhow, I found this 2013 Genesis E310 for $50, which to me is in great condition: no rust in the cabinet; FBs are gone, but that's expected; a tiny bit of rust in the drip tray; heat deflectors 40% life; and cast iron grates in pretty rough shape. I know, I know... seeing the kind of work y'all put on your Webers the word restoring is a stretch, but this is my first do-anything-to-it Weber, so i need a little help along the way. I read a couple of hundred threads on tvwbb and this is what I came up with as a plan of action:
Also, any tips in cleaning the box are more than appreciated. It doesn't look too bad, but any shortcuts to cleaning it would go a long way. I've thought of oven cleaner, wire brushes, etc., but it's all a guess for me.
Anyhow, thanks for any help. After reading hundreds of posts I've learned a lot and you've inspired me a lot as well. I guess it being my first time I wanted to double check I'm on the right path.
Cheers, Adrian.
So my wife has been telling me to get me a new grill for Father's Day this year. I figured I would get me a Spirit II e310 or the like. I've been grilling with an old Q (with amazing results for its size) for years. Anyhow, I found this 2013 Genesis E310 for $50, which to me is in great condition: no rust in the cabinet; FBs are gone, but that's expected; a tiny bit of rust in the drip tray; heat deflectors 40% life; and cast iron grates in pretty rough shape. I know, I know... seeing the kind of work y'all put on your Webers the word restoring is a stretch, but this is my first do-anything-to-it Weber, so i need a little help along the way. I read a couple of hundred threads on tvwbb and this is what I came up with as a plan of action:
- Grates: QuliMetal 9mm SS304 18 bars @ $88. I haven't reached out to find out the price of Dave's famous grates; if anyone knows please do tell.
- Flavorizer Bars: QuliMetal 16GA SS @ $37
- Heat Deflectors: clean existing for the time being. The QuliMetal ones are unavailable but the UniFlasy 16GA ones are $23.
- Igniter: haven't tested, but I could use a recommendation.
- Burners: I haven't tried them yet but will likely just lightly sand clean and reuse.
- Inside the Box: clean with scraper and some kind of degreaser but not sure what or how. I have an angle grinder in case this helps, but it doesn't look that bad.
- Outside: use Simple Green and Barkeepers Friend (both I have).
Also, any tips in cleaning the box are more than appreciated. It doesn't look too bad, but any shortcuts to cleaning it would go a long way. I've thought of oven cleaner, wire brushes, etc., but it's all a guess for me.
Anyhow, thanks for any help. After reading hundreds of posts I've learned a lot and you've inspired me a lot as well. I guess it being my first time I wanted to double check I'm on the right path.
Cheers, Adrian.