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


 
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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:

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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.
 
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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.
 
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.
 
I am having the hardest time finding a high heat paint for the plastic parts and the cover of the grill...
If it's not specifically rated for high heat, there is almost no information available.
 
Ok, so you're deadset on painting the plastic? Rust-Oleum 2X is rated for plastic and what I've been painting old wheels with. I don't know how well it will hold up on tables that get used regularly, though I suspect not very well. As far as painting the lid end caps, most of us are using Rust-Oleum high heat or high heat ultra.
 
I found some Dupli-Color Engine Enamel that I think should work; rated for 500°F for short periods.

The sides of the lid I measured 300°F max, even at the exhausts.
 
LMichaels said:
Plastic doesn't withstand very high heat so why worry about heat resistance of the paint?
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Because I want to paint the sides of the lid, left and right.

I'm not sure if the Dupli-Color engine enamel has good UV resistance, so I think I will put a siloxane clear coat over it. I'm going to wash the crap out of the plastic pieces. I think I will use the same primer I used inside the firebox (rust-oleum engine high heat 2000°F rated) for both, so I get a nice uniform color.

I really like the color of the Krylon all-in-one mystic green or something I bought, but that one is likely not high temperature rated. I will see, tomorrow the paint gets here, and on Tuesday I'm getting a high heat JB weld I can use to fix some additional pieces in the grill.
 
It will have the O3 resistance if it's meant for outdoor use. Though I am unsure how engine paint is rated but I can tell you if it's meant for engines it's likely quite O3 resistant as with all the high voltage under the hood and heat I am sure it will do fine
 
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