Morning all, I'm on a journey to learn to grill, and this old boy was left to me by a previous tenant. Is this salvagable or should I just swing by a store and get a new one? much appreciated for your help
by Key-of-Bones
41 Comments
CoolOpinions6335
I’d put on a leather glove, shake everything out, use my hand to dry scrub off anything stuck on, start a hot bed of coals and let it burn for 45 minutes.
Then I’d cook on it as is.
If you’re feel fancy, you could get a new upper grate but it isn’t necessary.
Visible_Ad5745
Yes. The stuff inside the lid is built up carbon. Scrape it off if it bothers you. Scrape the bowl too with a plastic paint scraper or a razor blade
Clean the cooking grate or buy a new one.. No need to mess with charcoal grate. Get a new one
All in all, it looks fine. Just needs a good cleaning
Substantial__Unit
For sure
DarlesCharwinOG
There is practically nothing wrong with it besides being dirty. The peeling you’re seeing is just a layer of essentially carbon from burning grease. Get a good sponge and get to work. Personally I might just toss the grate for a new one for $20 because they can be a pain to clean when they get bad
buddagolf
Grill grates are toast but easily replaceable.
Gunk_Olgidar
“No, it’s junk. I’ll give you $20 for it. Where do you live? I’ll be there in 20 minutes.” -everyone
Yes of course. Evapo-rust for the grates, or just buy new stainless, or just scrape and wire brush off the rust really well & oil it, then give it a good hot burn). A stiff brush for the creosote on the lid.
ToolTimeT
Just replae the grates, its good to go. They cost 25 bucks.
Mysterious_Error9619
Wth?!? Dude. That grill is totally fine. Clean to grates. Or if you are on spending some money, replace them with stainless steel grates. And that grill is like a new grill.
sysmimas
Imagine a Gauss curve distribution with all the grills you see on this sub.
To the right of the graph are the really neat grills, of the grill freaks, that have nothing better to do than clean every inch of the grill after each meal (and perhaps also in between meals) using 100$ worth of clean supplies. Monthly.
To the left of that graph are all those grills rusted grills, that you fear will fall appart due to rust, even if the lightiest vegetable is placed on the grate. They have become so fragile, that they can only toast a bun at a time.
Your grill? Well, it’s in the middle of the curve, so don’t worry.
hugthefatman
Sure. A new grate will be cheap. The flaky stuff on the lid is just creosote—it comes off with some scrubbing and baking soda. For the inside, I’d get some degreaser and a good sponge and go to town. Definitely salvageable for small money and a bit of elbow grease.
OuchBag
You’d be surprised at the cost of new grates – knockoff brands with names that you can’t pronounce are super cheap online
jacksraging_bileduct
I’d put new grates in it, maybe light one more fire with the old grates and let it get hot and burn it out.
stonedandthrown
Heck no brother allow me to dispose of that for you.
Smithy20202
I have the identical grill, in slightly better condition you can have if you can collect from London, UK
NeverJoe_420_
Absolutely
Successful-Ostrich23
Get a new grate and clean it, ready to grill
NMBagel505
Definitely, clean it up a bit , throw some wood in it and have a little fire pit! time for s’ mores!
Old_Barnacle7777
100% salvageable. Get some new grates and you will be good to go. The pealing stuff on the top is just carbon buildup
Cowlitzking
Burn baby burn
Rondoman78
Buy a new top grate. Easy peasy.
Friendly_Escape_1020
Are those grates interchangeable with Weber? If so I would get a flip up grate, they make adding coals easier.
Pretty_Lie5168
No salvaging necessary.
STRYED0R
I’d get a stainless steel grate.
Much easier to clean, and it won’t rust during storage….
Not too mention that cleaning that one would be a bit of a pain.
On top of that, new grates will give you access to coals with a flap or two.
Trilife
Just clean the grid (google for some guides for iron cleaning (chemical). You can also just burn it in the oven, and clean it after (like for cast iron frying pan, its a common practice). Only clean, fresh iron will remain.
Everything else is okAy (remove that painting)
vitaminalgas
Just fire it up really hot and scrape… It’s in perfect condition
Relevant-Bath-7109
WTF do you think is wrong with it? Ball up some aluminum foil hit the lid and grates and start cooking
TheSandyman23
To add to what’s been said: There wasn’t a good view, but if the bottom vent is damaged, they sell replacement kits for that as well. There are very few things that could make a Weber kettle actually unsalvageable. Best of luck on your journey!
Accomplished_Form_54
Empty it out. Get a high heat going. Burn it for an hour. Scrape. Burn some more. I’d let it cool then take soapy water to it. Hose it down and then season it. High heat. Oil and run for over an hour.
Creekmaster
That bad boy is just broke in
BuckManscape
It’s basically brand new.
woodhorse4
Hell yea it is
348_wcf
No but I can pick it up and get rid of it for you
JewelerOk1886
Yes. You can buy new parts for it. Take a wire brush to the paint in the lid and respray with some high heat automotive paint.
PolarizingKabal
That last pick isn’t paint peeling, it’s creosote. Just carbon build up from cooking.
Key-of-Bones
Big thank you to everyone here. Y’all are very knowledgeable and I’ve learned a lot 😀
FungalEgoDeath
Salvageable? It’s a bag of hot coal away from being “in use”
LowerScar8294
Best grill you’ll ever own
SuckMeSlow69
This looks brand new to me this must be a troll post
Alarming-Chemistry27
Mines worse friend!
jesusonthefence
I mean if you’re new to grilling and you can swing by the store, for about 100 dollars you can just get a new grill that will do essentially what you want it to do and be clean and you can learn with that, if it were me, and I were new I’d take the hit and buy something, but I’d also keep and restore the one you have if you want maybe you want a used grill for some specific reason, but I am someone who is pretty able to taste the grill itself and it would bother me if I tried to clean it and I was new to grilling and I was generating flavors and tastes I don’t actually want. I think if you’re going in between you body and an appliance it’s best to start with something that is new or at least better maintained, that being said you could absolutely just keep it and clean it and get a new grate but a new product is pretty affordable and it would give you a better sense of control for your new endeavor and in my mind at least a better chance of making grilling into an enjoyable hobby.
41 Comments
I’d put on a leather glove, shake everything out, use my hand to dry scrub off anything stuck on, start a hot bed of coals and let it burn for 45 minutes.
Then I’d cook on it as is.
If you’re feel fancy, you could get a new upper grate but it isn’t necessary.
Yes. The stuff inside the lid is built up carbon. Scrape it off if it bothers you. Scrape the bowl too with a plastic paint scraper or a razor blade
Clean the cooking grate or buy a new one.. No need to mess with charcoal grate. Get a new one
All in all, it looks fine. Just needs a good cleaning
For sure
There is practically nothing wrong with it besides being dirty. The peeling you’re seeing is just a layer of essentially carbon from burning grease. Get a good sponge and get to work. Personally I might just toss the grate for a new one for $20 because they can be a pain to clean when they get bad
Grill grates are toast but easily replaceable.
“No, it’s junk. I’ll give you $20 for it. Where do you live? I’ll be there in 20 minutes.” -everyone
Yes of course. Evapo-rust for the grates, or just buy new stainless, or just scrape and wire brush off the rust really well & oil it, then give it a good hot burn). A stiff brush for the creosote on the lid.
Just replae the grates, its good to go. They cost 25 bucks.
Wth?!? Dude. That grill is totally fine. Clean to grates. Or if you are on spending some money, replace them with stainless steel grates. And that grill is like a new grill.
Imagine a Gauss curve distribution with all the grills you see on this sub.
To the right of the graph are the really neat grills, of the grill freaks, that have nothing better to do than clean every inch of the grill after each meal (and perhaps also in between meals) using 100$ worth of clean supplies. Monthly.
To the left of that graph are all those grills rusted grills, that you fear will fall appart due to rust, even if the lightiest vegetable is placed on the grate. They have become so fragile, that they can only toast a bun at a time.
Your grill? Well, it’s in the middle of the curve, so don’t worry.
Sure. A new grate will be cheap. The flaky stuff on the lid is just creosote—it comes off with some scrubbing and baking soda. For the inside, I’d get some degreaser and a good sponge and go to town. Definitely salvageable for small money and a bit of elbow grease.
You’d be surprised at the cost of new grates – knockoff brands with names that you can’t pronounce are super cheap online
I’d put new grates in it, maybe light one more fire with the old grates and let it get hot and burn it out.
Heck no brother allow me to dispose of that for you.
I have the identical grill, in slightly better condition you can have if you can collect from London, UK
Absolutely
Get a new grate and clean it, ready to grill
Definitely, clean it up a bit , throw some wood in it and have a little fire pit! time for s’ mores!
100% salvageable. Get some new grates and you will be good to go. The pealing stuff on the top is just carbon buildup
Burn baby burn
Buy a new top grate. Easy peasy.
Are those grates interchangeable with Weber? If so I would get a flip up grate, they make adding coals easier.
No salvaging necessary.
I’d get a stainless steel grate.
Much easier to clean, and it won’t rust during storage….
Not too mention that cleaning that one would be a bit of a pain.
On top of that, new grates will give you access to coals with a flap or two.
Just clean the grid (google for some guides for iron cleaning (chemical). You can also just burn it in the oven, and clean it after (like for cast iron frying pan, its a common practice).
Only clean, fresh iron will remain.
Everything else is okAy (remove that painting)
Just fire it up really hot and scrape… It’s in perfect condition
WTF do you think is wrong with it? Ball up some aluminum foil hit the lid and grates and start cooking
To add to what’s been said: There wasn’t a good view, but if the bottom vent is damaged, they sell replacement kits for that as well. There are very few things that could make a Weber kettle actually unsalvageable. Best of luck on your journey!
Empty it out. Get a high heat going. Burn it for an hour. Scrape. Burn some more. I’d let it cool then take soapy water to it. Hose it down and then season it. High heat. Oil and run for over an hour.
That bad boy is just broke in
It’s basically brand new.
Hell yea it is
No but I can pick it up and get rid of it for you
Yes. You can buy new parts for it. Take a wire brush to the paint in the lid and respray with some high heat automotive paint.
That last pick isn’t paint peeling, it’s creosote. Just carbon build up from cooking.
Big thank you to everyone here. Y’all are very knowledgeable and I’ve learned a lot 😀
Salvageable? It’s a bag of hot coal away from being “in use”
Best grill you’ll ever own
This looks brand new to me this must be a troll post
Mines worse friend!
I mean if you’re new to grilling and you can swing by the store, for about 100 dollars you can just get a new grill that will do essentially what you want it to do and be clean and you can learn with that, if it were me, and I were new I’d take the hit and buy something, but I’d also keep and restore the one you have if you want maybe you want a used grill for some specific reason, but I am someone who is pretty able to taste the grill itself and it would bother me if I tried to clean it and I was new to grilling and I was generating flavors and tastes I don’t actually want. I think if you’re going in between you body and an appliance it’s best to start with something that is new or at least better maintained, that being said you could absolutely just keep it and clean it and get a new grate but a new product is pretty affordable and it would give you a better sense of control for your new endeavor and in my mind at least a better chance of making grilling into an enjoyable hobby.
Nothing can stop the power of a webber kettle