Does this need to be seasoned before or after doing mods such as sealing doors and seams and painting the outside?
1264041
Yes, it will heat more evenly once you have done a couple of burns with charcoal and wood. A lot easier to control the temperture once seasoned. I did a 22 pound last year at Christmas and it work very well.
1264042
I don't know. I can tell you that the gentleman who purchased this item from me. Kept the item but emailed me to tell me that it was of very poor quality and he was disappointed with the manufacturing of the item. I haven't sold brinkman since.
1264043
This smoker needs to be seasoned before you use it. I added a different thermometer to the front after seasoned and it's no big deal. Seing the doors in my opinion is a waste of time and money. I read reviews suggestions dealing doors etc so I bought the tape for the door seams. I used the smoker and felt the smoke that escapes the deans is not a issue because it conducts plenty of smoke and heat for the meat. Buy a BBQ basket as suggested in the review for the charcoal tray. Fits perfectly and the charcoal pans provided do not breath. I use the pan for a "ash catcher" at the bottom. Hope this helps. This smoker needs to be seasoned before you use it. I added a different thermometer to the front after seasoned and it's no big deal. Seing the doors in my opinion is a waste of time and money. I read reviews suggestions dealing doors etc so I bought the tape for the door seams. I used the smoker and felt the smoke that escapes the deans is not a issue because it conducts plenty of smoke and heat for the meat. Buy a BBQ basket as suggested in the review for the charcoal tray. Fits perfectly and the charcoal pans provided do not breath. I use the pan for a "ash catcher" at the... » Read More This smoker needs to be seasoned before you use it. I added a different thermometer to the front after seasoned and it's no big deal. Seing the doors in my opinion is a waste of time and money. I read reviews suggestions dealing doors etc so I bought the tape for the door seams. I used the smoker and felt the smoke that escapes the deans is not a issue because it conducts plenty of smoke and heat for the meat. Buy a BBQ basket as suggested in the review for the charcoal tray. Fits perfectly and the charcoal pans provided do not breath. I use the pan for a "ash catcher" at the bottom. Hope this helps. « Show Less
1264044
This smoker needs to be seasoned before you use it. I added a different thermometer to the front after seasoned and it's no big deal. Seing the doors in my opinion is a waste of time and money. I read reviews suggestions dealing doors etc so I bought the tape for the door seams. I used the smoker and felt the smoke that escapes the deans is not a issue because it conducts plenty of smoke and heat for the meat. Buy a BBQ basket as suggested in the review for the charcoal tray. Fits perfectly and the charcoal pans provided do not breath. I use the pan for a "ash catcher" at the bottom. Hope this helps.
1264045
I didn't do any mods. but I did season the unit. Worked well for me but soon wanted something different, I bought an Acorn cooker similar to a Green egg but a lot less expensive and am very happy with it.
1522702
There is coating. You have to scrub it but won't help eliminate completely. I don't season it. You don't have to clean it after use, otherwise it easily got rusted .
517898
What is this winter thing you speak of? Seriously though, I live in CA and the BBQ stays outside, covered, all year long. When I first got it, even though it was pre-seasoned, I seasoned it myself with canola oil several times, both sides, both warm and cool. If I'm not going to use it for a while I'll clean it up and treat each side with a light spray of canola oil and it looks like new!
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.
27687
It is seasoned with paraffin wax. You'll need to re-season it, once you receive it.
2210032
No, you do not have to season it. It will rust. Applying some cooking oil to the grate before/after cooking will do a lot towards keeping the rust off. In time, it will develop a "seasoning" coating on the grill sort of like what develops on a cast iron skillet.
935971
I did season this pan with a little cooking oil before first time use. Although it is not specified in the instruction, it is always a good idea to do that first time.
2196002
I seasoned mine before the first use and reseason every four months or so. I have had mine for about two years and they still work well.
536502
It is pre-seasoned but doesn't have a Teflon- like costing. If you don't take care you will need to season it all over.
1041496
It cures with a glossy finish. A proper surface prep (scuff sand) once fully cured would be in order to maximize adhesion of any paint/primer you plan to lay over it.
288310
The Pan First has to be cleaned up, then heated for your grilled Food, which should be seasoned before.
572281
Unfortunately this waffle iron is not preseasoned when you get it. Before you use it you must season it yourself. There are several good videos on Youtube on how to do this. Basically it should be seasoned just like any other cast iron cookware. Rinse lightly to remove packing dust. Then dry it thoroughly and lightly brush it with olive oil or bacon fat. Place it in your oven at about 350 degrees for at least one hour. Shut the oven off and let it cool completely before using. Oh yes, very important, unscrew and remove the wooden handles before seasoning the iron. Put them back on after the iron has completely cooled.
622786
The grill does not need to be seasoned. So far, this is a very good grill.... I have had stove top grills crack on my electric range.This one seems great.
1477414
Never used poliseal. You shouldn't need to do anything after but seal after. buff/polish ..
1735409
It comes pre-seasoned but I also add a thin layer of vegetable shortening and bake in the oven @ 350 deg for two hours. This will help seal the cast iron and help prevent food sticking and rust.
1745059
I'm not sure what it was "pre-seasoned" with, but I went ahead and did a hot water scrub, rapid dry and re-seasoning with a combination of coconut and canola oil.
1200566
No, but it still needs to be thorrowly washed with soap prior to seasoning.