Re plating grill grate

toymaster · Posted: Feb 19 2014 Post subject: Re plating grill grate

Has anyone re plated a grill grate? I have a grill grate I cannot get a replacement for and the grate is starting to rust. I would like to get it re plated if that is possible (like parts on a motorcyle maybe?). I don't know how it is plated (Chrome, nickel, ???) but it has lasted almost 10 years. I would appreciate any help or thoughts.
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k.a.m. · Posted: Feb 19 2014 Post subject:

Why cant you get a replacement?
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flyin-lowe · BBQ Pro Joined: 23 Sep 2010 Posts: 502

Post the dimensions of the grate. Is it a name brand grill? Even if the company does not offer a replacement grate there are companies that make them. I used to work at Lowes when I was in college and they had "universal" grates that would slide out wider to fit different size grills.

Maniac · BBQ Super Pro Joined: 02 Oct 2010 Posts: 2433 Location: Pa

There are many grates to be had...all shapes and size , if you can't find one maybe a friend can make you one out of SS pencil rod. Good luck...
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toymaster · Posted: Feb 19 2014 Post subject:

The grill is a Brinkmann Grill King Deluxe Heavy-Duty Charcoal Grill & Smoker. They stopped making it a few years ago. The grill grate is 16 1/4 x 29 3/4. I would prefer to have a single piece grate rather than the adjustable grates. My first choice would be to get the original re plated and my second choice would be a replacement and my third choice would be to have another one made. For some reason, the plating on this grate has outlasted 4 weber grill grates. I use this grill year round and I use it at contests to keep meat warm before turn in. I'm not ready to retire her yet. Thanks for the help guys.
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Maniac · BBQ Super Pro Joined: 02 Oct 2010 Posts: 2433 Location: Pa

a little early to do any real searching before work but hear is a cast iron one that is close...will try to look better after work.
http://www.allpartsgrills.com/ecommerce/16-1-4-x-29-5-8-3pc-gloss-cast-iron-cook-grids.html

was really looking for SS not castiron Sad

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toymaster · Posted: Feb 19 2014 Post subject:

Thanks Maniac. Never had a Porcelain Coated Cast Iron grate so I don't know how long they last but I'll keep this as an option.
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patruns · Posted: Feb 20 2014 Post subject:

Is this it?

http://www.appliancefactoryparts.com/search/part/31025/10549/
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toymaster · Posted: Feb 20 2014 Post subject:

Thanks patruns but that grate is not long enough. The grate is only 15 1/4 long. Mine is 29 3/4 long but it looks the same. It will fit my grill but it's not long enough. I do not understand why they list it as a replacement unless they expect you to use 2 (not sure 2 will fit but I will check).
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MacEggs · Posted: Feb 20 2014 Post subject:

Spray some Heavy Duty oven cleaner on the grate.
You know, the kind that puts holes in the ozone.
Then put it in a garbage bag in the hot sun for about an hour.

Wear gloves, use a scouring pad to remove stuff. Hose off. Repeat if necessary.
Spray some PAM on it, then hit it with a weed burner.
Might extend the life a little while.

I have done this with old Weber kettle grates and works great.
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toymaster · Posted: Feb 21 2014 Post subject:

Thanks for the tip MacEggs. i am hesitant to use chemicals on my grill besides brillo and elbow grease, but I will try your tip if I run out of options. Hasn't been much hot sun in New York lately.
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flyin-lowe · BBQ Pro Joined: 23 Sep 2010 Posts: 502

Maybe I missed it but what is the original great made of and what are you wanting to "re coat" it with?

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toymaster · Posted: Feb 21 2014 Post subject:

I do not know what metal the original grate is made out of. It looks similar to the grate on my Weber grill and the grate looks like it's chrome plated but I don't know anything about metal plating. I've seen auto and motorcycle parts chrome plated but I have no idea what is done to a BBQ grate because I've seen chrome plated exhaust pipes turn blue. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
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k.a.m. · Posted: Feb 22 2014 Post subject:

I spray Pam on my WSM grates after cooking because they began rusting from lack of use. They are now pretty much seasoned like my smoker grates.
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Canadian Bacon · Posted: Feb 22 2014 Post subject:

I find if your using your cooker on a regular basis....there is no time for them to rust. Laughing

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