Weber 2000 Corrosion


 
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Titus R

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Hey Folks,

I am having an issue with the aluminum on the grill cover and in the firebox (not sure if that's the name?). I "restored" this grill last year after I purchased it. Cleaned it up, repainted the frame and the outer part of the cover and replaced a bunch of parts. After taking the cover off to start the new grilling season I noticed all this corrosion. This was after I cleaned it and washed it out.

I am wondering if it's because I have used Greased Lightening...I have read this can potentially cause corrosion.

Any advice on how to handle this issue? I have read possibly vinegar and steel wool? Even then it will be difficult to polish all the crevices.

Thanks!
 

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Welcome Titus, it's hard to tell from the pictures whether what's inside of the cook box is just normal grease buildup or the result of some chemical reaction. As far as cleaning it, I get pretty good results with a wire cup brush in my angle grinder. Those white spots on the lid end caps do look like some kind of stain or chemical reaction. I have no idea how you can clean that up without stripping and repainting. The lid itself is porcelain coated and should clean up nicely with fine steel wool and Windex or similar. I don't know if this helps, maybe someone else will have more insight.
 
You will simply need to clean and likely repaint. I don't think it's corrosion as I could not enlarge the photos enough to actually see much if anything "wrong". They do grow mold if left covered for a ling time. I'd get that Member's Mark Grill and Oven cleaner spray. Spray it all down brush it off and rinse well. Run the burners to dry it out really well. Then spray it down with BrakeKleen (outside and NOT on a blacktop driveway). Let it dry (no burners). Once well dried paint it with good paint (not the insides just the outsides)
 
Don't worry about the inside of the grill. Just scrap off what can fairly easily.

Are you concerned with the inside or outside of the cook box and lid end caps?
 
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