GRIDDLE COVER POLISHING

[phoebe9435]

The search function on this site is your best friend. There is an informative thread on Jan 21. I searched "griddle polishing" with success.

I've seen the ammonia trick mentioned several times - I believe as a routine maintenance procedure.

Best of luck!

[lowracer]

Just for clarification, are we talking about the griddle (cast aluminum) or the griddle cover (looks like a flat stamped piece of corrugated and laminated steel)?

I have a griddle cover that is rusting in places. I like the look of the griddle itself so probably won't use the cover.

[fatfutures]

We are going to Harbor Freight today to purchase a blasting cabinet. There are several pieces from my Chambers that I want to bead blast. The griddle and broiler pan are at the top of that list. I've also got several "new" pieces of cast iron cookware that I plan on blasting the bejeezus (also known as rust) out of em!

Bead blasting is a great way to get those surfaces back to a like new appearance. Without HOURS of cleaning. My griddle is hideous... I tried to clean in and it just wore me out. And, I'm quite a strong woman! You can get this done locally, I am sure. We decided to get the cabinet since we have so many pieces that need to be done.

Here's a before picture. I'll post the after when I'm done.
[img]http://static.flickr.com/38/117596180_eb480a5620.jpg?v=0[/img]

[fatfutures]

OooopS! Griddle COVER.... oh well.

[lowracer]

Have you tried the hot-brillo treatment on that griddle? I've found it works wonders. Heat up the griddle then get medieval on it with a brillo pad.

[fatfutures]

Tried it. Got medieval, got cro-magnon, sweat alot, begged, pleaded and cried, the dogs didn't want to be around me. I finally got p***** and decided getting it blasted was the way to go.

[RobbiQuest]

I would try that bead blasting on other aluminum pieces first before attempting this on your Chambers pieces. I was told that blasting isn't good for aluminum because it's such a soft metal. I had inquired of a place that specializes in restoring vintage cast-iron cookware - I had wanted to have an old aluminum stove-top griddle blasted and that's what they told me.

[fatfutures]

Supposedly, using glass beads is quite "gentle". But, OF COURSE, I will be testing non-Chambers pieces first!

Think happy thoughts!

[lowracer]

How about an angle-grinder with a wire brush? Seems like that would do the trick.

[fatfutures]

I tried the angle-grinder. Even the softest of wire brushes left too many scratches. Which, can't be good for a cooking surface.

Harbor Freight has a blasting cabinet on sale for $125. With all of the pieces for the stove plus various parts for the T-bucket and my "new" cast iron pieces, I think it will pay for itself.