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Hi all, been an observer on this site for a while now, but never posted anything.

Great site with lots of hints, tips and recipes. Top marks for that :0)

Last night i had my first bbq of the year on my brand spanking Weber 57cm Premium, worked like a treat and like I said, used all the know how from this site.

Once the ash was cool enough, i needed to put it back in my garage and disaster struck. The lid fell off, bounced on the floor and made i slight chip in the porcelain finish, hasnt quite exposed the metal but its a deep one

Anyone know what i can do about this?

feel really bad, and SWMBO went livid at me

thanks in advance for any replies

liam

That's all part of the BBQ character/history. I wouldn't be too upset.

Link here about repairs: http://www.ehow.com/how_7774333_paint-weber-grill.html

Here is the text, i think it will be useful to alot of people, acknowledgement to ehow for the information.

Weber grills come in two exteriors: stainless steel, or a combination that includes a porcelain hood and a metal frame. Stainless-steel grills may stain from smoke or grease, but do not require painting. Remove any stains with mild soap and a sponge. Avoid using steel wool or abrasive cleaners that will scratch the finish. Never paint the porcelain hood. The addition of paint or the use of sandpaper on the hood will cause irreparable damage. However, Weber grills with metal endcaps and cook boxes, may require painting to repair chips or restore the finish.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need
Mild soap
Sponge
Fine-grit sandpaper
Old newspapers
Painter's tape
High-heat-resistant spraypaint
1
Wash and dry the outside of the cook box and endcaps using a mild soap and a sponge. Remove all grease and soot.

2
Use a fine-grit sandpaper to rough up the surface of the cook box and endcaps. If any paint is peeling, break off the paint scales and use the sandpaper to roughen the exposed metal to smooth the edges of the chipped paint. Do not use sandpaper on the hood of the Weber grill; it will damage the finish.

3
Cover the hood of the grill and any exposed grill pieces with old newspaper to prevent paint splatters. Use painter's tape to edge the endcaps and cover any small pieces.

4
Use a high-heat-resistant spraypaint to coat the cook box and endcaps. According to the Weber Grill website, you should use "heat resistant Barbecue Black or Fireplace Black Spray Paints." Spray lightly over the entire area, avoiding drips.

5
Allow the paint to dry overnight.

6
Apply a second coat of high-heat-resistant paint and allow the paint to dry overnight.

7
Remove all paper and tape from the grill.

8
Light the grill and maintain a high temperature to completely dry and heat-cure the paint.

Great instructions from Weber.....IMHO it all adds to the character of your kit. It indicates that the gear isn't brand new and shiny and lets your new friends (and you will probably get a few once the scent of proper BBQ is in the air) know the food is more important than a dent or two.
TBH if the repair were easier than shown I'd probably have a go at it.................... But as it's a tiny bit longwinded, just let your beloved know that you haven't aske her to scrub the grills clean

The lid will be porcelain coated so it's a no go for a repair and a new one will cost quite a lot in comparison to the price of the kettle. I wouldn't worry to much, I remember being quite precious about my shiny new weber stuff but it won't effect the way it cooks and shouldn't cause any long term harm. If you do want a new lid then weber customer service is top notch!! Have fun and enjoy your new toy.

Thanks for the advice chaps, youve put my mind at rest.

I will just throw some chicken on next sat to keep the credit controller happy lol

Thanks again

Whenever I buy a new gadget, be it a grill, a car, a guitar or whatever, I always stress over my shiny new toy. Every time I see a mark, I check to see if it is a scratch, a dent, or simply a smudge that will polish off; and when my friends handle it, my heart is in my mouth.

Then at sometime or other, I will have a ding with it, and then it is all over. The shiny new toy is shiny and new no more, and there is nothing worse that can happen to it. I can get on and use it, stress-free, the way it is intended.

Congratulations, you've got to this zen point in record time!

(Seriously, don't worry about it, and enjoy)

I know the feeling about checking for scratches and dings, I know exactly how many stone chips are one mine

Although like Chris says once you get past it, it opens up a whole new world... the world of MODS!!! Fear no more of drilling that sucker. Since losing the zen I have drilled, riveted, screwed my WSM's and there is another element of satisfaction gained.