How to Refinish Your Grill
You guys are probably much more responsible than we are.
Like, if you have an outdoor grill located in an uncovered area, you've probably got a cover over it when it's not in use, right? Right. I figured. Because y'all have your stuff together. Well, yeah, we don't. I mean we will this year! But since our poor grill has been abandoned and left to the corrosive weather that comes with a coastal climate, it was definitely looking rough:
It's a sad state of affairs...
The whole thing was a rusty mess. But these old school pits are worth the effort to restore them, and believe it or not, redemption is easier than you might think! Here's how to refinish your grill:
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What you'll need:
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Wire brush & Sanding Block
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Scrub brush, dish soap, & water
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J.B. Weld (optional--only if you have any rusted out holes)
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Rustoleum High Heat Spray Paint (I used 2 cans)
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{Project Tip: Do this on a warm, sunny day. This will speed up drying time for the washing and painting parts!}
STEP 1
Sand off as much rust as possible using your wire brush first to knock off large chunks of rust followed with your sanding sponge to smooth out the outer surface as much as possible.
STEP 2
Using a hose, wet the grill exterior. Apply some liquid dish soap, and scrub all exterior surfaces. Rinse thoroughly and allow to dry completely in the sun.
STEP 3
(If needed) Follow the instructions on the J.B. Weld package to patch any small holes you find.
STEP 4
Time to paint! While it's not required THIS spray paint handle trigger made it SO much easier to use two cans of paint without my fingers cramping up. Apply your spray paint in light, even coats from at least 10 inches away. I started at the top and worked my way down. I coated the underside as well. DO NOT paint the inside of the grill or the grate. This paint is not intended to be in contact with food prep surfaces. We'll talk about cleaning up the inside in the next post.
That's it folks! Allow it to dry completely and you've got a grill that looks brand spankin' new! The Rustoleum high heat paint is rust proof, too, which should help prevent your grill from weathering so poorly in the future. In any case, I still recommend a cover so you don't have to re-coat the grill every year. Now that your pit is ready to go, what are you planning to grill up first?
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