Is it safe to use this spray on de-rusted grates? I.e. will it not contaminate over to the food being grilled?
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As long as grill is closed and you allow 24hrs to dry you will be fine. I've had NO problem. P.S. Don't spray inside lid off grill
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I don't have the can anymore, but I believe it says it's designed for repainting outdoor grills, so I think it should be safe for food once it's dry.
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I can't imagine this stuff is labelled 'food grade' . If it is not, it hasn't been tested for that. Myself, I don't want to be the crash test dummy. I know it sure smells bad the first time or two it gets hot, so it probably wont enhance the flavour.
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I have no experience with that paint and can't say yes or no. My general feeling is paints have some volatile matter which might give out fumes and would might affect the food & health. Just take metal brush run with it around and apply oil. It should be ok. I got a cover as well for this grill, but didn't do much benefit. I could see rust all over the place. So I turned back to old method (brush and oil). Planning to keep it in the basement or in garage when not in use.
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To be sure wrap it in cardboard and take it inside or just the 4 inserts and let the ring rust a bit. To store outside clean out the grill(ash somehow increases the humidity inside), leave it a bit open for air circulation on top and bottom and use a grill cover, you should be fine too. Mine was a bit rusty after the winter, I use a spatula to scrape it off and a cloth dipped in veggie oil to clean. Let the grill heat up for an hour and the grate should be like new.
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I have an 11 year old weber genesis with cast iron grates. The newer weber cast iron grates are coated, my 11yr old grates are not. I live in Columbus OH also and there is no rust. The trick is to treat the grates with oil when new. Each time you cook a greasy hamburger the fat will remain behind when you are done. Be careful not to use too high of a heat or you will burn this "seasoning" off of the grates. You can always take your favorite spray oil and lightly coat the grates when done cooking and they should last for a long time. I like to use a butter-garlic oil on the grates if I am going to cook chicken. When the chicken is done cooking there is still enough residue on the grates to prevent rusting. I have an 11 year old weber genesis with cast iron grates. The newer weber cast iron grates are coated, my 11yr old grates are not. I live in Columbus OH also and there is no rust. The trick is to treat the grates with oil when new. Each time you cook a greasy hamburger the fat will remain behind when you are done. Be careful not to use too high of a heat or you will burn this "seasoning" off of the grates. You can always take your favorite spray oil and lightly coat the grates when done cooking and they should last for a long time. I like to use a butter-garlic oil on the grates... » Read More I have an 11 year old weber genesis with cast iron grates. The newer weber cast iron grates are coated, my 11yr old grates are not. I live in Columbus OH also and there is no rust. The trick is to treat the grates with oil when new. Each time you cook a greasy hamburger the fat will remain behind when you are done. Be careful not to use too high of a heat or you will burn this "seasoning" off of the grates. You can always take your favorite spray oil and lightly coat the grates when done cooking and they should last for a long time. I like to use a butter-garlic oil on the grates if I am going to cook chicken. When the chicken is done cooking there is still enough residue on the grates to prevent rusting. « Show Less
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Hi Jim It depends on what your grates is made from. Stainless steel and porcelain enamel coated grates are very durable; however, you need to take more care if they are made of cast iron. For cast iron grates, once you have finished cooking and have used the grill brush to scrape off all the food debris, you will want to apply a thin coat of oil to the whole grate using a basting brush or sprayer. This coating of oil will prevent rust by protecting the iron from moisture in the air. Also, before you cook, I recommend lubricating the grate with another coat of oil to make sure it is non stick. First of all, heat up to BBQ so that any of the old oil gets burnt off, then reapply a fresh coat. Best oil to use is peanut, since it has a very high smoke point, but vegetable and canola are good to. Make sure you avoid olive oil as it has a low smoke point, meaning it will 'burn' during cooking, leaving a bad taste. Hope that helps! Sarah Shaw Alpha Grillers Customer Support
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I've used nothing but canola oil to get the grill seasoned. Get it screaming hot, cover down, anything on the grate from last use will pretty much be ash & easily scraped with the triangular cleaning tool. Use a small hand whisk brush to get rid of the ash. Another spray with canola oil & get'r hot again. IT WILL SMOKE. Nature of the beast. Spray burgers lightly with canola before placing on the smoking hot grate. I use nothing more than 90/10 mix. Too much fat means more flame up. I'll leave 'em on a couple minutes or less, give 'em a quarter turn, same with other side, then finish up with lowered heat until desired done. I do pretty much the same with steaks, chops, & fish. A light spray with the oil before slapping on the grill, prevents sticking & helps keep any seasonings where they should be, on the meat. For chicken, I've added 4 - 1/4" eye bolts to an old grill that raises the meat an 1-1/2" or so to slow grill the meat. I've found a basket type flat grill at Safeway I place on top of the grate when grilling fish, shrimp, veggies and sliced fruit. Again, I'll lightly spray it and the food before grilling. You're always gonna get some Smoke, but after the initial searing, turning the gas down & watching placement of your meat on the grill should keep the smoking manageable. Doug
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It is always a good practice to wash after use. Cast Iron will accumulate rust if left on the grill.
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if you have cast iron you won't be able to use this brush and maintain seasoned grates.. this would be used to fully clean the grates in preparation for seasoning.. if you have cast iron I just use a wooden scraper to get the larger pieces off and let the grill burn off the rest.. if they're really dirty you can wipe them off with a damp cloth or even water, followed by paper towel drying them to remove the water.. better if you then can put them back on the warm grill to remove any and all water.. then coat the grates with a thin coating of oil again to prevent rusting..
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Do NOT wash the grill grates in a dishwasher. The soap/chemicals are too harsh. I do not wash mine at all. I turn the burners up all the way and let the heat cook off most of the oil and grease. After it cools down or before you grill again, use a balled up hunk of aluminum foil and rub the grates clean with that. I also use a brass bristle brush to clean the grates. You could buy a rough surface plastic scrubby to scrub the grates with and then rub some vegetable oil or olive oil on the grates before you cook on them. Don't use harsh chemical cleaners on any part of your grill. Mild soap and water is fine. Do NOT wash the grill grates in a dishwasher. The soap/chemicals are too harsh. I do not wash mine at all. I turn the burners up all the way and let the heat cook off most of the oil and grease. After it cools down or before you grill again, use a balled up hunk of aluminum foil and rub the grates clean with that. I also use a brass bristle brush to clean the grates. You could buy a rough surface plastic scrubby to scrub the grates with and then rub some vegetable oil or olive oil on the grates before you cook on them. Don't use harsh chemical cleaners on any part of your grill. Mild soap... » Read More Do NOT wash the grill grates in a dishwasher. The soap/chemicals are too harsh. I do not wash mine at all. I turn the burners up all the way and let the heat cook off most of the oil and grease. After it cools down or before you grill again, use a balled up hunk of aluminum foil and rub the grates clean with that. I also use a brass bristle brush to clean the grates. You could buy a rough surface plastic scrubby to scrub the grates with and then rub some vegetable oil or olive oil on the grates before you cook on them. Don't use harsh chemical cleaners on any part of your grill. Mild soap and water is fine. « Show Less
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I use it on my iron grill grates and scrub with a Fuller Stainless Steel scrub . . .they come out looking new.
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It rusts? Lol. I spray it with nonstick oil before and after each use, so far no rust, but I've only had it a few months.I prefer to cook all meats in a real smoker and use a wired internal meat temp probe for desired doneness.
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Hi Tiffy, Not sure what you mean by safe but to give you some feedback....This is a pretty stiff wire grill brush made for cleaning/scraping carbon and food stuff off grill grates. Stainless steel grates will in a pretty short time become crusted with carbon and food stuff if you use your grill often. This brush will scrape all the stuff off your grates but not without some abrasion. It will scratch and dull your new stainless grates in no time. I use it for my heavy duty cast iron grill grates and it works fantastic...but I am not concerned with scratches and abrasion. HOPE IT HELPS? If you want to keep your stainless steel grates like new...I would say to not use this brush!!! Hot soapy water and a good soaking over night and then a non abrasive brush is probable best? Dave
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Not sure of question; yes, leaking to anything below would occur if used on a grill. No idea how the metal would react in/on a grill. Sorry!
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I use a wire brush designed to fit the grooves. I've not had rust problems. The whole point of STAINLESS STEEL is it doesn't rust.Charbroil makes a brush for the infrared grates, and I bought one here on Amazon. So far...no rust problems. I hope this helps you with your purchase decision(s).
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We got a cleaning kit that came with the grille. Haven't used any of the cleaning solutions in it, but it did contain a wire brush that we use to clean the grates. I think the grate is stainless steel on this grille that doesn't rust. I hope so anyway. I don't know of anything else to remove the solid deposits.
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I have found that oiling the cooking grates before each use has eliminated most of the rust issues. I also clean the grates with a brush after cooking while they are still hot and leave the grill on high for at least ten minutes or until the grill stops smoking.I found that marinating increase the rust so I stopped marinating.
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I didn't know it has to be seansoned. I just popped mine in the griller and it has no issue. Just keep it slean afterward.