Weber Kettle small repair

[rvmx]

Hi, I recently bought a cheap 22" Weber OTG and noticed that it had a small chipping in the porcelain coat less than 1/4" in size. I want to fix it to prevent premature rusting, so my quick & simple options are:

1) Cover the nick/chip with a dab of nail paint/clear polish.
2) Paint the small area of exposed metal with black grill paint.

I don't know if these will work so what do you think? Any suggestions?

thanks.

 

[superbleu]

Just thinking out loud,
either would probably work fine short term.

for long term fix, sand with sandpaper to remove rust/even out surface, then use a high heat enamel like this

http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=112

 

[rvmx]

Just thinking out loud,
either would probably work fine short term.

for long term fix, sand with sandpaper to remove rust/even out surface, then use a high heat enamel like this

http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=112

Great suggestion! Now, in order to minimize more 'porcelain' around I suppose I can use a fine grit sandpaper just to remove any rust right? I'm almost sure that the surface is even, just the outer coat was removed.

In a complete different matter, do you think this high heat enamel can be used to restore my Lodge Sportsman?
forgot about it for almost a year without the cover and semi-exposed to the weather and now is covered in rust...right now I have the time to restore it and maybe selling it to upgrade to a WSM

 

[Barbarian]

If this is a new kettle, call Weber. Their customer service is awesome and they will replace the piece. If it is used, call them anyway, they might be able to help you out.

 

[Rivguy]

I agree with Chris, call Weber customer service, they are excellent. You should not have to repair a new grille so I would take it back to the place where you purchased it for a replacement. If it is used then Weber CS is the best starting point.

Regards,

Doug

 

[rvmx]

Thank you guys for your great suggestions. Since I purchased it in a flea market for $75 (couldn't resist) I cannot return it or ask for a replacement. I definitely will call Weber CS, but so far the best option I can think of is just polish the small exposed metal with a dab of MAAS to remove any existing rust and keep it protected and then apply a small coat of the Rustoleum hi heat enamel.

Again, thank you for your help it is greatly appreciated.

 

[LuckyR]

Is this on the body of the grill or the enamel coated grates?

 

[rvmx]

Is this on the body of the grill or the enamel coated grates?

In the body.

 

[LuckyR]

Got it. A DIY fix should work well. If it was the grates, I would recommend switching out to stainless steel.