Do you worry about the rust? I leave mine outside uncovered, and it's got some rust on it. Should I remove the rust and make the effort to prevent future rusting? Or maybe it doesn't really matter? What do the rest of you do about this little grill? Do you worry about the rust? I leave mine outside uncovered, and it's got some rust on it. Should I remove the rust and make the effort to prevent future rusting? Or maybe it doesn't... » Read More Do you worry about the rust? I leave mine outside uncovered, and it's got some rust on it. Should I remove the rust and make the effort to prevent future rusting? Or maybe it doesn't really matter? What do the rest of you do about this little grill? « Show Less
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I see some rust creeping onto this thing after just a few uses. It has been kept on my covered porch, so it doesn't get rained on, but it is exposed to dampness. Unfortunately the thing is so hot after cooking that I don't see how I could clean, cover or move it until the next morning.
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I put mine in a suncast premium plastic deck box that I bought from Kmart for around $30 or so. It hasn't gotten any rust and it fits inside perfectly. I just put some tile squares on the lid and put hibachi on the tiles, then I'm ready to go. clean when cool then oil. PS... I don't use charcoalonly wood. Cools down in a couple hours.
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I always clean cast iron while its hot with water only and a brush. I also dry it with heat then oil it while warm. The key is to keep the moisture out. If you're storing you might want to put a heavier coat of oil on it and cover with paper towels.
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I have found that cleaning while the grill is warm and then giving it a liberal spray with aerosol Olive Oil (I prefer this to Pam or other coatings) keeps mine rust free. I keep mine outside in a larger grill with a cover and so far, it hasn't developed any rust. I get the generic spray olive oil locally for like 2.00 a can and a can lasts for a while. I am going to use this method instead of the painting method. Just a personal preference.
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The longer I own it the less I worry about it. I do keep canola spray handy and make an effort to keep the grill top grate as free from rust and other particles as possible. Before placing the grill top (grate) on the hot grill I spray it both top and bottom. I keep the unit in my covered gas grill and just close the lid until the next day or so to cool. Then I clean the grill top grate in my kitchen sink with hot water and a stiff brush, dry it, and spray it again and warm it up in the oven. I take the 2 "doors" off the grill and dump the ashes in the garbage, making sure to save the bottom grate. Reassemble and it's ready to go again. A little bit of rust is evident but does not seem to be an issue. The longer I own it the less I worry about it. I do keep canola spray handy and make an effort to keep the grill top grate as free from rust and other particles as possible. Before placing the grill top (grate) on the hot grill I spray it both top and bottom. I keep the unit in my covered gas grill and just close the lid until the next day or so to cool. Then I clean the grill top grate in my kitchen sink with hot water and a stiff brush, dry it, and spray it again and warm it up in the oven. I take the 2 "doors" off the grill and dump the ashes in the garbage, making sure to save... » Read More The longer I own it the less I worry about it. I do keep canola spray handy and make an effort to keep the grill top grate as free from rust and other particles as possible. Before placing the grill top (grate) on the hot grill I spray it both top and bottom. I keep the unit in my covered gas grill and just close the lid until the next day or so to cool. Then I clean the grill top grate in my kitchen sink with hot water and a stiff brush, dry it, and spray it again and warm it up in the oven. I take the 2 "doors" off the grill and dump the ashes in the garbage, making sure to save the bottom grate. Reassemble and it's ready to go again. A little bit of rust is evident but does not seem to be an issue. « Show Less
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Always treat your hibachi like you would any other piece of cast iron cookware:* Brush off any remaining food particles while it is still hot.* Lube it up with a high temp cooking spray or vegetable oil on a cloth.* Store in a dry location, preferably indoors.***(Never bring the hibachi indoors with live coals because of the CO danger)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_monoxide
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Sounds like more flavor! But what will you say when someone asks, "Tastes great! What's your secret?" :-)
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I've had the same issues. I thought I took fairly good care of my hibachi, making sure to always give it a good once-over with some oil after it had cooled down somewhat. However, upon looking at it today, I found a fair bit of rust throughout the grill. Did I do something wrong here? Is cooking marinated meats on the grill a no-no?
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I had a bit of oil on mine and I just burned it off. I think it is there to stop it from rusting while in storage.Hope you like it, I love mine.
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I've encountered no rust problems as yet. I've had mine for several months and it's been under the patio the entire time.
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not unless u completely seal the grill. If you want to prevent rust on a grill, season it properly. Scrap it clean, no rust showing, coat everything with oil, then burn lots of wood chips threw it until its covered in a thick black tar. Then just make sure u clean all the ashes out after every use, ashes are alkaline and will eat through metal, plus they hold moisture which then rusts what it doesn't eat through
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Rashid: The grill is coated in a somewhat rough porcelain finish almost like a powder coat. My grill has not rusted at all and its outside all the time and just has a canvas grill cover on it when not in use. I really like the way this grill works (cooks).
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not sure about rusting in your location, I can say that this is our second Weber Q grill and while we live in the northeast, neither has ever shown signs of rusting.we always keep it covered when not in use.
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I am not sure if it will rust or deteriorate if left outside. Mine is in my kitchen. My impression is that it is designed for inside use.
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Our grill stays outside. We have a cover for it which I'm sure protects it from the elements and that would be my recommendation to make sure it doesn't corrode in any way. Also, the cover keeps it clean so I would imagine you use a cover anyway.
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I've had mine outside on my balcony in an uncovered location since I purchased it in July. It is also in a place that gets a lot of water because I keep plants on it. It still looks brand new, no sign at all of rusting.
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its been with me for almost a year now. i made my own cover. things are fine with me, no rust. i reccomend that you make a thik cover to prevent it from heat and rain.
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I have put it outside in the sun, but i don't leave it outside. I live in Florida and sometimes it is to humid outside, and i don't want it to rust or get dirty.
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I have had mine a long time, no rust. But, in addition to wiping mine dry I let it air dry some more. Then, I reassemble it and put it away.... Great item!!
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Not too bad to clean because it's outdoors. It will grill without sear marks. I would suggest keeping the griddle inside because mine did rust even being seasoned with oil and a cover!
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The grill can rust,plus you want to keep the electrical parts of it dry.Its in your best interest to cover it.
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Not an expert, but looking at it, it might resist rust for a time, but i think it would eventually rust. I think you need one of those solid core industrial types that could be painted over once signs of rust are noted. Sorry that's my best answer.
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Since the grill is cast iron, it will rust unless it isseasoned. Which means you have to cook on some vegetable oil. Unfortunately I didn't realize this right off, and pop goes the rusty. I knew about seasoning, but for whatever reason it never popped into me head to do it.
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I got your message and I asked my husband about the can opener. He said it has not gotten any rust so far and he said he always put it away to keep it dry so it would not get the rust. He bought a can opener from Walmart and he used to keep in the old can opener wet. He learned why it caused to have the rust so he always hang the new can opener up which I got him for his Christmas in the past. It has not gotten any rust so far.