Cook Top Reconditioning

[TimberGhost]

I’ve been trying to finish all these loose end projects , the porcupine mount, a repair of two around the house and now this … I was gifted a Camp Chef cook top that had been left outdoors without a cover so, cook surface was in very bad condition . I have a pics of where we kinda began mid cleaning, the resurfacing and seasoning. Needs a coat or two more , perfect weather today . Came out better than I expected and will be making sausage and peppers on it tonight. 
 

 

[Loworange88]

Nice! I'm going to that to my Blackstone this spring.

[TimberGhost]

4 hours ago, Loworange88 said:

Nice! I'm going to that to my Blackstone this spring.

Scape it of all the crap, scrub with Kosher Salt and sponge , I used sand paper sponge because the condition. Rinsed and scraped some more and scrubbed with salt and dawn until smooth. Rinse and dry , gently heat and apply oil of choice . 

[left field]

I have used Easy Off oven cleaner on old cast iron. Cover it with cleaner, put in a garbage bag and the next day it's down to the metal. 

[TimberGhost]

25 minutes ago, left field said:

Yeah, I’m sure it would . I try to use as little chemicals as possible because of the porous nature of the metals. 

[left field]

Fair enough. I'm not sure how much the metal absorbs that doesn't come off in a subsequent cleaning. 

And it may be a nice counter to all the microplastics in my blood.

[Loworange88]

I was going to follow this:

 https://thenorthendbbq.com/how-to-clean-a-blackstone-griddle/

[nywaw]

What about a scotch brite pad?

EDIT:  Don't know about the price at Amazon but was thinking of these:

Scotch-Brite Griddle Cleaning, Quick Clean Heavy Duty Scour Pad, 4 in x 5.25 in, 6 Pads/Pack, For Baked On Food and Cooking Oils, Use on Hot or Cool Griddle

https://www.amazon.com/Scotch-Brite-Quick-Clean-Heavy-Griddle/dp/B00WVO0RRO

[TimberGhost]

33 minutes ago, nywaw said:

What about a scotch brite pad?

EDIT:  Don't know about the price at Amazon but was thinking of these:

Scotch-Brite Griddle Cleaning, Quick Clean Heavy Duty Scour Pad, 4 in x 5.25 in, 6 Pads/Pack, For Baked On Food and Cooking Oils, Use on Hot or Cool Griddle

https://www.amazon.com/Scotch-Brite-Quick-Clean-Heavy-Griddle/dp/B00WVO0RRO

Those would work as well I believe they also make a pumice stone to scrub tough stuff . Mine was loaded with rust 

 

 

 

Encoli Grill Cleaning Brick Block, Pumice Stone for Removing BBQ Grills, Racks, Flat Top Cookers, Pool, Toilet Cleaner (Grey 4 Pack) https://a.co/d/5th3ueN

 

[nywaw]

33 minutes ago, TimberGhost said:

Those would work as well I believe they also make a pumice stone to scrub tough stuff . Mine was loaded with rust 

 

 

 

Encoli Grill Cleaning Brick Block, Pumice Stone for Removing BBQ Grills, Racks, Flat Top Cookers, Pool, Toilet Cleaner (Grey 4 Pack) https://a.co/d/5th3ueN

 

When I was a teenager I worked as a grill cook and we used seltzer and a scotch brite on the flat top grill.  Worked awesome but just food burned on it.  Not sure with rust other than removing the top layer of metal but it looks like you did well getting it clean. 

[TimberGhost]

Just now, nywaw said:

When I was a teenager I worked as a grill cook and we used seltzer and a scotch brite on the flat top grill.  Worked awesome but just food burned on it.  Not sure with rust other than removing the top layer of metal but it looks like you did well getting it clean. 

4” scraper did the majority of the removal , I used the sanding block and kosher salt to polish the surface . It did obtain the slickness I was looking for , U-Tube has a few videos for reference .