Spent 2 hours cleaning her up this afternoon. The lower charcoal grate needs replacing, and the table is cracked a little around the 2 outside screws. But overall, in great shape. Any thoughts on how to remove the creosote buildup around the lip of the lid and base? Wondering if I took the torch to it, then hit it with a wire brush?

by Relevant_Mud8646

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  1. I have the same one. They’re awesome. The propane starter is great to get it going quick. Just got done doing a tenderloin on it that turned out fantastic.

  2. bluegrassgazer

    A gen1 Performer! It appears to be in great shape! I had mine for years, but never covered it and got a rust hole in the kettle. I have a gen2 now with a nice cover.

  3. goldenigloos

    That looks great. I’d spend $60 on that any day

  4. Background-Box3375

    What a steal… I’m still keeping an eye out for something like this in my area.

  5. Droodforfood

    Just get the gasket and then you don’t have to worry about cleaning up the creosote

  6. Ganyu1990

    Thats a lucky find! I just got my first grill and broke down and got the basic 22in kettle for $150 and only used it twice and the next thing on my list is a small folding table to set things on.

  7. It’s a good buy, but be aware that the plastic table can stain.

  8. Awesome! I have the first edition Performer and I looooooove it!

  9. Professional-Eye8776

    Use citrusafe, 0000 steel wool, and if you have it, a old BBQ daddy.
    I also bought a used performer deluxe last weekend and using the combo above left it like new.

  10. I used a wire wheel to break up the creosote build up on mine. Didn’t use heat but it could help.

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