Summit B4 gets its first Wash after Restoration (after 2 years)

[Sam-TX]

I've still poked around here after doing my initial Grill Restoration.

But now I guess it's worth doing a 2 year update; the Grill got its first wash:





Lots of crap came out. I'm debating taking this opportunity now to paint the plastic parts, maybe the side pieces on the lid and body, and also too maybe replacing the metal bar with an oak dowel that won't get scorching hot in the sun.

Overall the grill has been nice but not perfect: it's warmer in the front than the back (weirdly), and if I set a single blower on ultra low (when making beef jerky), it can get blown out by the wind. This being a natural gas convert, the side burner was not replaced and puts out too much propane; read: low is high, high is too high. When it rains, if the grill isn't covered, water will get in (prior weber spirit didn't do this)

Those quibbles asside, having a 4-burner grill is fantastic.

 

[Sam-TX]

Does someone perhaps have suggestions on painting the side plastic tables and handles?

Painting is not my strong suit. I called sherwin williams and they suggested a specific oil-based primer and paint that would work, totalling $50 for a quart of each. A little more than I wanted to spend.

 

[Steve Hoch]

I haven't tried it on Summit tables and I think the plastic on those is slightly different than the thermoset tables on a Silver/Gold model but.. take the top table to start and soak it in hot water, bleach, and dish detergent. Scrub it periodically until clean. It works great on the thermoset tables and should on the Summit tables as well. Clean the stainless steel inserts with bar keepers friend. If it makes as big of a difference as I think it should then remove the drop down tables and do the same.