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Hi everyone!! There's a stove on ebay at the moment that's got a Teflon-coated griddle (as well as the regular aluminum version). Item # 7594388485
It looks like an original Chambers griddle that's been coated to me. Ha-Asfan mentioned that Gigi does silverstone coatings, so I know it's an option.
My point is that really looks good on the stove surrounded by all the chrome, and it also looks CLEAN! The aluminum griddles do tend to look a bit rough with use, unfortunately, and matte black looks downright spiffy in comparison.
Anyway, I'm wondering if anyone out there has had their griddle coated, and if so, what is the opinion of looks and function?
-Jenn
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I've got two griddles. Ha-Asfan, do you know how much it costs to have one coated?
Spent yesterday cleaning out garage, installing a new workbench (reclaimed from neighbor -- bulk trash pickup day), and getting things ready for the Chambers teardown, which will start sometime after I do the generator to alternator swap-out on my bug.
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Hey Blue Beetle, we recycled my Dad's workbench too!! Hubby loves it. It was built in the early 70's and is solid!!
They don't make them like they use too!!
I've been considering getting an extra griddle.
One for cooking and one for "display". I am interested in the coating, will stand up to the high heat and wearability.
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<font color="#FFFFFF" size="1">[ March 09, 2006 11:50 PM: Message edited by: lowracer ]</font>
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I was wondering about the silverstoning too, although I am a bit hesitant because I saw someone's griddle who had sprayed a non-stick surface onto it and my first reaction was "ew, ick!" It looked like the bottom of my non-stick pans, with the utensil marks gouged into it, only worse. I'm sure, though, that Gigi's process would look much nicer, although I'm worried about what normal utensils do to the finish. We were extremely careful with trying to not mark our non-stick pans, and they are still a mess.
But, for all that, I'm still tempted and would very much be interested in hearing someone else's experience, if they go this route.
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I've actually seen Gigi's work. She showed me an example of their silverstone work... looks awesome. Feels nice as well... more of a smooth metallic feel as opposed to the plastic feel of some coatings.
Gigi told me that you would have to use plastic or other, non-metallic untensils. But, that their coating is of a professional grade and it should last much better than your run of the mill coatings. I have some great quality "silverstone" pans. In spite of the extreme care in the use and cleaning of them, they are scratched.
I'm on the fence with this one. I like the idea of no stick and easy clean up. However, it also seems like putting spinners on a 69 Mustang! Just wrong!
I can see it now, am going to end up with 3 griddles; an original, silverstone and, if I can find one that fits, cast-iron.
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lowracer,
I just sent an email asking if I could see the stove. The stove is 10 minutes from where I live. It may be worth buing for parts and selling the rest to you great guys. I'm waiting for a response and will keep you posted.
Frank
Owner of a Chambers 90C from Iowa
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<font color="#FFFFFF" size="1">[ March 09, 2006 11:51 PM: Message edited by: lowracer ]</font>
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Mark,
I prefer calling you lowracer, I'm a huge cyclist, although I prefer Italian racing bicycle to recumbants, I will keep you posted on my attempts to get this.
Great work on the safety system, I can't wait to see pictures of you cooking with the gas off.
I haven't started on my stove yet. It sits in my unheated garage waiting patiently for the weather to change and for me to begin the restore project.
Good luck
Cheers,
Frank
Owner of a 90C from Iowa
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I think I've ruined all my non-stick by cooking with too high a temperature. I've tried Circulon, Wearever, I finally decided to just get cheapies and replace. The point being...high temperature may do damage to the finish and defeat the non-stick purpose, and you would have to be extra careful with the griddle...v
