Has anyone come up with a good way to prevent it from rusting? I've been considering buying one of these and painting it with food grade paint
1788503
I have been trouble by the rust as well.... I have had mine for about 6 months too, and use it constantly.... Any ideas would be helpful because I LOVE this thing!!!!
1788504
I am thinking of getting one too - I am just reading ingesting small amounts of rust isn't harmful, and various cleaning techniques can help (baking soda, bottle brushes). I think I will take the risk and just make an extra effort to make sure it's dry when it's not in use. I can't imagine that it's made of any but food-grade stainless steel...
1788505
I haven't experienced any issue with rusting. How long have you had it. We've had ours for about 6 months.
179639
I haven't had any issues with rusting but I also use baby oil before putting anything wet in it and I dry it after. It looks to be a pretty good dish drainer!
838702
We had ours almost a year and nothing yet (rust),..I believe the black paint is of a high temp grade. It looks really nice. We use Landmann's cover for this model (ordered it separately) and cover it during the 6 months of winter. We love ours!~
403085
I went to lowes and painted the thing with rustolium paint! And it has helped!
1840073
from what I have experienced, the gas turns red and the rust seems to come thru, or is still living beneath it.. I used a radiator shop, they did a serious chem bath and coated it with an crazy sealant..looks perfect.. $110, if you want to make it perfect.. I had the option to leave it bare metal inside..
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I have one of these which lives outside. I first primed with Rustoleum primer, followed by a moss green Rustoleum outer coat. (The moss green does a great job of toning down the tower's presence in the yard: the neighbors appreciate it.) There are small areas of rust bubble, but I believe that's because the tower was outside for about six weeks before I repainted it. I have noticed that water is seeping into the interior of the frame so I am going to try caulking the rubber boots on the base. You could also consider a grill cover or tarp as an additional measure of protection. My recommendation would be to paint it first before assembly to ensure maximum effective coverage, particularly for those portions of the unit which are covered by joins and joints (e.g., arm rests to the uprights).
1965024
I did. The item has a coating on it to prevent it from rusting. Wash well with soap and water, let dry and it should be fine.
1375485
Well, you don't see the rust... I have had mine several years and been very happy with it. It was left outside in the summer months so the dogs always had a place to lay when they were outside. It showed no signs of rust. Then I went to replace the cover this year and the threads of the screws are all rusted in place. Try as I might, I cannot get them out and think I will have to buy a new one. So I would recommend putting some anti-seize on the screws to prevent rust.
1085735
Rust will happen whatever you do, this unit is carbon steel, which means it will rust! Initially the coating provided at the factory will either wear off or burn off. You will have to re-coat it with a high temperature paint or let it rust, that's the way it is with this material. This unit is very well made even though it's steel. Keep up the maintenance and it will last for years.v/rRobert
970452
I have had mine a long time, no rust. But, in addition to wiping mine dry I let it air dry some more. Then, I reassemble it and put it away.... Great item!!
1476371
For me, it didn't rust, but the metal on the bottom inside became splotchy and discolored. And it happened after the first time of use. You can see what it looks like here: http://tinypic.com/r/zv6h3d/5 (I still use it though.)
1394794
I have had mine a while and it hasn't rusted yet. I have very hard water too, idk how that contributes to rust if any.
2201418
If you clean the unit after you use it it should be fine. What I occassionally do is spray a bit of cooking spray (like Pam) onto the moving shaft, this light coating of oil will inhibit any rust and keep the action moving smooth as silk. I have 2 of these now, no problmes & no issues....it's all good.
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I guess I haven't heard or seen of the paint issue. I use mine pretty often and I love it, but I wrap the top and bottom with cling wrap and also use the patty paper so I don't have to clean it. The times I have cleaned it I did it in the sink only, I'm not sure what the dishwasher would do.
1777482
Good question, I just got one and I think I will run it dry in late fall and fill with fresh, I have been told to keep it full to prevent rust.
1021233
I tempered it well on the advice of another purchaser before I ever used it to grill. I clean it when cold usually just before I use it again. Wire brush and some cooking spray keep it non stick and free of rust.
791480
I'm happy for the owners with no rust but nearly 6-8 pieces that I own have rusting at the top of the design. I took a chance and lost when ordering this set. I feel you're taking a chance as well if you order this set. Good luck!