Weber Kettle Total Restoration

[@michaelbyrne8860]

Nice Job! The Webber Kettle Grills are the best!

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Yeah they are! I use my Weber more than any other grill I have

[@JACSLP]

Great video! I purchased a 1969 weber advocado green on Ebay. Gonna use your tips to clean up and replace the dampers. Thanks for sharing!

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

@@JACSLP yeah I bet that Weber is awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@GreaterDistances]

Thanks for the video. This was helpful. I have an old weber like this one that I was thinking I might just turn into a fire pit. Build a nice wooden base for it and give it new life just as a place to have a nice evening wood fire. I didn't consider cleaning it up but maybe I will. Your approach makes it look pretty simple. I especially appreciated you showing the list of tools you used. Sometimes that's the hardest part of knowing what to do - what to USE to do the job.

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

@@GreaterDistances glad I could help! Thanks for watching.

[@smflyboy]

Great video! I just restored my Weber Smokey Mountain smoker. It was even worse than yours. I didn’t realize that it was full of water just sitting in it for 6 months or more. I had to cut the bolts out of it and replaced them all with stainless steel. Replaced the dampers, the straps that hold the water pan and grates, and replaced all three grates. To get the rust out of the bottom and top bowls I used a non-toxic product called Evapo-Rust from Harbor Freight. The rust was really bad, but with some serious elbow grease it worked very well. Like you I used high heat Rustoleum. Looks as good as yours! I enjoyed your video!

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Thanks for watching! Yeah I know it’s so rewarding to bring something back that you thought you would never use again. I’m constantly looking on fb marketplace for rusty grills to restore. You can really find some deals that other people would pass up

[@madmanjack6923]

This video inspired me to restore my wife's old toothbrush

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Do it

[@priesty7095]

Got to get your priorities right beer first love it

[@kevinhurt7119]

something enjoyable about restoring something to new. I'd have opted for the gloss high temp paint but that's a subjective choice. Looks good and most important going to cook good. Enjoy.

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Thanks for watching! Yeah looking back I should went with the gloss but hey live and learn lol

[@michaelB212]

great video 🙏🏼👍🏼

[@xordoom8467]

Another way to remove the gunk without damaging or scratching any of the enamel is to use a Steamer with the scotch-Brite attachment, without almost any pressure the steam will melt\dissolve most of the gunk\grease within seconds and the Scotch-Brite helps with any stubborn gunk. You'll be done in half the time or faster using a steamer...

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Ok really good advice, I’ll have to try that next go around.

[@Woodythehobo]

great tip thanks. what kind of steamer you guys recommend?

[@xordoom8467]

@@Woodythehobo I use the Steamfast SF-275, the newer models I believe put out a higher temperature...

[@johndough7942]

EXACTLY what I've been searching for. Thank you for posting!!!!

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

@@johndough7942 not a problem buddy. Hope your restoration goes well!

[@andrewzavrou9963]

Looks great fella, thanks for posting.

[@ldballoon4]

cleaning ....it has to be done... Thank you, Pottstown, Pa beer, bro.

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Bingo haha

[@Chilax]

So quick tip on the ash sweeper mine was also really rusted. What i did i put pliers on the handle and rotated it in a circle. It popped right off.

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Yeah that would have been a lot easier!

[@daviddavid5880]

Awesome. Some advice for the youngsters: When buying a grill, you simply cannot beat a Weber for value. You just can't. They're the best bang for buck. But.... It's 100% worth it to pony up the extra simoleons to get the bigger, nicer model. The finish on them is stellar. Much nicer and tougher. My upgrade has been out without a cover for ages and still looks great, while my old cheapie is rusting in the scrap heap, looking just like this wreck. Now I might have to restore it...

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Totally agree my Weber is the best grill I own. Got the master touch also with the upgrades totally worth the extra money. I use that grill more that any other cookers I have!

[@chrisryan8863]

That was a good vidoe. Well done. I have to work on my soon as the spring develops here in NH.

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Thanks buddy. Yeah it’s very rewarding to restore one that’s for sure

[@orto-ue2kj]

After a few decades of reliable service, my 22 in Weber showed it's age. Wheels replaced twice, crumbling handles, and yep, the damper rusted stuck My wife bought me a new Weber for Christmas. I just couldn't get rid of my old buddy, so it's been sitting out by my shop. Thought about turning it into a fire pit when I saw your video. Plan now is to rebuild the old kettle. I bought a rotisserie ring kit a few weeks ago on Woot to swap in and out with the new kettle, but now I'm going to make the old unit primarily a rotisserie and a backup griller, and set it next to the new unit. I'll be able to rotisserie some whole chickens in one while I smoke some ribs in the other. "...fill up the tank with gasoline..." awesome. Great video, thank you, Sir!

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

That sounds like a good plan buddy! You could have two different Webers running at the same time!! Got to put gas in the tank for the machine to run 😂

[@orto-ue2kj]

Roger that!

[@THL300]

My brother just gave me his Weber Performer deluxe, it has some rust at the bottom where the charcoal is placed but that's really it... I'm in college so can't afford a grill and have been trying to look into ways to make it usable. Thank you so much for this video, hopefully thr grill is salvageable and I can make use of it for a long time

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Heck yeah, those performers are nice with the table set up. Let me know if you have any questions about it!

[@THL300]

@@BBBarbecueandPits thank you! I likely will be asking lol, I have never even used a grill before. I'm eager to learn all there is

[@Lezperado]

I love this shit man! I've started to collect old ones around my community to restore and resell at a cheaper price so that everyone has the opportunity to grill. These things surely aren't cheap and way too much ends up in our already overflowing landfills. Great video! Liked and subbed

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

That’s awesome bud. These are great grills and have been around forever for a reason. Restoring them really isn’t too bad either, as you probably know. Thanks for the sub! Planning on some new content coming this summer

[@paulsimmons5731]

You did a great job 👍🏾

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Thanks buddy!

[@marynewson771]

Where did you find the replacement blades for the bottom of the bowl? Ours is missing those. This is a fantastic video, thanks!

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

@@marynewson771 a.co/d/dTLhWzW

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

@@marynewson771 thanks a lot! That’s the Amazon link to the part above

[@olered7760]

Them tires have got another 50,000 miles on them rock ‘n’ roll

[@olered7760]

Looks as good or better than my 10yr old weber

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Yeah buddyyyy

[@battlecorgi6677]

Keep posting! Ask for the case and the pallet will follow, cheers.

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

@@battlecorgi6677 haha yeah that would be sweet!! Thanks for watching buddy

[@jefferygreene8538]

Dang just by cleaning makes a big improvement- learn something everyday way to go my man

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Thanks!!!

[@jasonbrodess5242]

Are Weber kettles worth fixing/restoring? Sometimes they are, and sometimes they aren't. It just depends on the overall condition of the grill, and how much you have invested into it. There's also the setimental, and collectible factor to consider, as well. New ones are $130 plus, and the quality isn't quite as good as the older ones. You can also find them all day on marketplace for cheap...sometimes free. These things will last for years if you treat them right.

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

@@jasonbrodess5242 yeah that’s it. Restoring an old one from fb marketplace is wayyy cheaper in the long run as long as there is no extensive rust damage

[@muhammadfadhil4821]

My webber bbq grillnis 35 years old. Its the one with wooden handle all over. The bottom part has rust.. Is there any way i can remove the rusted parts and welded back a new bottom. It more of sentimental thing. My late dad love to bbq on that

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

@muhammadfadhil4821 yeah idk buddy depend on how bad the rust is. At a certain point I feel like there is no return. Pretty crazy you have had it 35 years!

[@jamielodberg]

Way to go countering the throw-away culture 👍🏻 Love the beer too, I tried it for the first time a couple months ago - the best! Greetings from Norway 🇳🇴

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@glendmd666]

What he said... very good work getting the grill as good as new from a horrible condition.

[@penknight8532]

lul yeah that's my style... just buy another one. Disposable Generation.

[@Andrew-fr3bp]

This video is awesome. I'll be doing the same to our grill

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Alright!! Bring it back to life and cook some good food on it 👍🏻

[@RollinIsbell]

Always better to restore than to just toss it out. Last year, I did a cleanup on my Dad's Red Weber Kettle from the mid-1960s. It's back in service! I'd forgotten how hot those old-school metal handles get. Is there a glossy version of the high-temp paint? I'm not really digging the "murdered out" matte finish. But, hey, it's not my grill. :)

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

That awesome I bet that old school Weber looks sweet! Yeah I didn’t realize it was going to turn out that way haha would have preferred the gloss

[@BBQPitmaster626]

I agree. Real men rather fix it! Even if we f up at least we tried!

[@gerrykavanagh]

As far as I know, to get the gloss, you need to use vitrified enamel paint, which requires a serious amount of heat to fuse.

[@deeannemason7003]

⁠@@BBQPitmaster626and REAL women would rather fix it!

[@toddmoore4912]

I enjoy your videos you work hard you teach me a lot

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@andyarebalo1]

Good tips. I desperately need to clean mine

[@eltonsbbq-pit]

Thanks for this video! Cheers from Norway

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

@@eltonsbbq-pit thanks! Appreciate you watching

[@nvalade1985]

Thanks for the video, brother. I have a charcoal Weber in my garage I bought years ago, and used often. Since I got my smoker I’ve neglected it. I’m going to use this video to restore it. Where did you get your parts from. I can get them from Amazon, however if you know where to get them cheaper that would be awesome.

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

@@nvalade1985 Thanks for watching buddy glad I could be of assistance!! Just search Weber parts on Amazon and you will find the knock off parts. I’ve used the three blade knock off from Amazon and it works fine.

[@stephenfogle671]

Great job on that one!

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Thanks buddy!!

[@fabiosilviarickycav5273]

The lawn thanks you!

[@FeelGood_FG]

"We gotta fill up the tank and get the gasoline". lol 😁😁😁I love the way you edit and do your time progressions. Looks really good and clean.

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Thanks buddy!

[@FeelGood_FG]

@@BBBarbecueandPits Your very welcome.

[@dlt6109]

Very entertaining and informative..great job

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Thanks!

[@chrbx13]

Was looking for this type of video! Thanks 👍🏻

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

No problem. Thanks for watching!

[@TheHoppingNomad]

Great video! Unfortunately mine has rusted through in 3 spots where the legs are screwed in.

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Mannnn that’s too bad. Time to get a new one!!

[@billywilson1954]

Webber Stephenson has a lifetime rust through warranty. I've used it.

[@hazmatops]

Great video, thanks!

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Thanks for watching!

[@samfa07]

Used the same degresser on my smoker and it turned the inside silver!

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Yeah that stuff is powerful!!

[@juantrejo2277]

Man love it nice effort I loved it . Watched the whole thing. N subscribe looking forward to new videos 😊

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Thanks! Yeah got another drum build me and my buddy are going to film coming up in 2 weeks

[@steviejones3856]

This video inspired me to buy an old Weber for $20. So far spend $90 on replacement parts and cleaning supplies. $40 cheaper than buying brand new I guess I’ll use it to buy meat!

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

There you go 👍🏻. Use that $40 to get some good ribeye steaks!!

[@JoeyDoingThings]

Good job sir! I restored a 1982 red Kettle when it was 23 years old. I too had to use an angle grinder to remove the rusty sweep system. The handles on that girl were beyond repair (the old school, wooden variety), so I bought new ones (the white handles at that point). I used her for 10 years before selling her to a buddy for $30 (the price I paid to restore her). He still has her, and is using her, and she is 42 years old. I am restoring a 1992 kettle now, that is in better shape than the 1982 kettle (I lovingly called Fireball). I think guys who question restoring an old kettle are just lazy!

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Heck yeah man!! I bet that kettle was beautiful. I love those really old school Webers. I totally agree, get off your lazy a** and do something worth while. Spot on buddy, thanks for watching!

[@CoolBreeze640]

Excellent video! New subscriber!

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

@@CoolBreeze640 hey thanks!! Stay tuned I have some new content coming.

[@randysmithjr.5501]

Great job man!

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Thanks!!

[@jamescodling8641]

Good work buddy

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Thanks!

[@kindnesscounts7748]

Great video! Thanks for taking the time and putting it together. +1 on the beer. Probably the only un molested national brand according to my research. I tried ordering there beer online. Not possible as of this comment. I sent them an email about starting a beer club for buying online. Shoot, I'd buy a monthly sub for a case. Great job on the weber. Im about to start a restoration of an older model. Pre 3 blade, the old draft holes.

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Nice! Good luck on your build and thanks for watching the video!

[@atrenthillman]

🥰Love them babbies.🥰🥰🥰🥰🐕🐕

[@kcirmusic1]

Great video... Thanks! Do you think it would be possible to install a lid bail on this style Kettle?

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

I think it might be tricky to do but I don’t see why not. Just have to make sure you measurements are spot on for the holes you have to drill

[@georgenettlesjr1466]

Great home made video😂😂

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Lol thanks for watching

[@kreigsr9789]

I was thinking about picking up a used grill and now I just have too.

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Do it!! Bring it back to life and save some money in the process

[@SuperNova-Steve]

Good Job

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Thanks!!

[@TriniDaChief]

1. What do you spray in it at the end before lighting? 2. What is that material you use you light?

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

1. Just some Pam cooking spray to season the inside. You can use any cooking oil you want really. 2. I use tumbleweed fire starters and a chimney full of charcoal to get it started.

[@TriniDaChief]

@@BBBarbecueandPits thank you.

[@mcb9644]

This hdr video is insanely bright

[@guataco]

Good video

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Thanks!

[@danielmahan5150]

Great job man. What was your cost and time analysis vs buying a new one?

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

So I can’t remember exactly it has been so long but it was cheaper to restore I do remember that. Especially if you can get one dirt cheap on fb marketplace

[@penknight8532]

Great Video and Nice Work but I'd just buy a new one... much easier for me.

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

@@penknight8532 yeah depends on how bad off it is. I did this one for a friend of mine and thought I could get a good video out of it

[@atomicenergysociety6038]

Love it!

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Thanks sir!

[@atrenthillman]

Hell Yes.!!!

[@stephanemontour3842]

Nice job!!

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Thanks!!!

[@BBQPitmaster626]

What kind of paint does Weber use to get that glossy finish? I wish they sold it on their website.

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Its not really a paint, they bake it on at the factory almost like a powder coat that’s why it’s so durable. I saw it on that show how’s it’s made

[@lenmil8421]

Yes, they will never rust unless you chip it.

[@JorgeRodriguez-or6pz]

How much did you spend on the new parts?

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

@@JorgeRodriguez-or6pz with paint and all it was about $100

[@TofuInc]

The date code is on the vent. Weber has a excellent warranty. They replaced the bowl on my kettle due to bubbling paint after 5 years. Bowl and lid have a 10 year warranty. If I seen it correctly that kettle had and AI code which is 2017, so under warranty through 2027. Could have been a AT code which would have been 2013, if so warranty was up in 2023.

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

That’s really good to know, thanks for the info for future projects

[@billbynum2210]

Where do you like to buy the weber replacement parts?

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

So they have some decent knock off parts on amazon that are a little cheaper. But if you want the real thing they have replacement parts on Weber’s website

[@billbynum2210]

Awesome, many thanks!

[@eddiegoodman8411]

Well done! Looks brand new

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Thank you and thanks for watching!!

[@gpcoutdoors]

where you find the bottom vent blades??

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Weber has them on their website under replacement parts. But you can also find some cheaper ones on Amazon. I put some Amazon ones on my personal Weber and they work great

[@mohammedghanem9469]

what that spray you used before you use it?

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Pam Cooking Spray all on the inside

[@mohammedghanem9469]

@@BBBarbecueandPits is it that much necessary it is kind of expensive around here?

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

@@mohammedghanem9469 you can use any kind of cooking oil or beef tallow. Use whatever is cheapest for you. You are just using it to start to get a good season on the inside to prevent any rusting

[@Franco03160]

What’s the name of the grill cleaner you used?

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Sam’s Club grill and oven cleaner. Comes in a 3 pack at Sam’s Club. That stuff is great

[@219Fishing]

I have the same Weber grill , where can I buy the replacement parts?

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

www.weber.com/US/en/parts--et--support/replacement-parts/charcoal-parts/

[@wallyj2000]

How much did all the cleaning products and new parts cost I would think for just a little bit more money you could've just bought a brand new one

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Not really. All in it wasn’t even over $100 and I got to restore something

[@natejohn3398]

So you have no idea what you are talking about?

[@beetomor]

If the cleaner can burn your hands, wouldn't it be poisonous? Wouldn't be the best thing to use would it?

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

@@beetomor you have to think everything gets burned off when you burn it back in. Just run it at 400-450 and nothing can survive in the grill.

[@paisastic]

I would have liked to see how you worked in the weber with more detail. You could just talk (voice over) while you are showing a fast (not as fast as this) video of your work. Maybe for next restoration.

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Yeah thanks for the advice. Going to continue to improve the videos each time

[@Marquez_0607]

How many times did he say totally?

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Totally

[@DAFye2008]

Thumbnail had me thinking this was Ryan Humiston’s first attempt at KZbin before he got swole.

[@briandeeley1599]

With the right size drill bit you can drill the rivet out to remove the vent, it is common knowledge.

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Lol yeah might have been easier that way. It was so rusted it only took a sec to pull it out anyway

[@ICU2002]

Should have went with the cast iron.

[@michaelfendya6694]

I just would have bought another Weber grill! Too much trouble.....

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Still cheaper to go this route. A little hard work never hurts lol

[@billywilson1954]

@@BBBarbecueandPits Nothing like a "NEW" Webber.

[@andrewbrookes2485]

Power sander will remove the rust of the triangle base …. No paint required

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Good tip I’ll have to try that next time 👍🏻

[@ecortez8019]

120 to 200 not inexpensive for me thats a good amount money for some of us

[@imashaman-ei9ie]

the genius tip of all time ( DONT GET ONE..!!! find a friend who has one and bring your own meat.. and cook it yourself

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

@@imashaman-ei9ie you can get these on fb for $20 sometimes… but ok

[@imashaman-ei9ie]

@@BBBarbecueandPits H.A.S.S.L.E

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

@@imashaman-ei9ie L.A.Z.Y

[@imashaman-ei9ie]

​@@BBBarbecueandPits T.R.U.E.

[@charlesbegin6038]

Price of the resrauration : price of a new BBQ

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

To restore maybe $100 , new like $230

[@Lezperado]

Not really. They're easily $139 for a basic 22 inch before tax and shipping. Plus this helps to keep it out of a landfill or scrap yard that'll just contribute to pollution.

[@roelharingsma726]

Worst bbq I ever owned. Never again.

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

The Weber 22” Master Touch is the best grill I own

[@steveturner1644]

Not worth the trouble. By the time you buy all those products, cheaper to buy a new grill. I got one to clean. You want to buy it cheap.

[@Lezperado]

OR instead of contributing to a disposable culture you can just restore something so it doesn't wind up in a landfill.

[@godsreclamation2539]

​@@Lezperadoagree

[@Dolphinho]

Please stop doing this….

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

Ok

[@heathb00]

Jesus do not do what this guy did at all. Weber grills are porcelain coated and you need to use appropriate paint. Also you actually have to remove ALL of the rust before resurfacing.

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

@@heathb00 well it worked out for me sooo….

[@SENSXUP]

чувак просто помыл из шланга гриль. Это реставрация?)))

[@BBBarbecueandPits]

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