"Kent" wrote in message
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Like a number of other NG users, I have a rusted cast iron grate for my
Weber Silver B. Does anyone have a good way to try to remove the rust and
clean the grates? Someone suggested using oven cleaner, with or without
the cleaning cycle of a self clean oven. I'm afraid to do that because the
oven is about to explode, hopefully not
until we install the new one this spring.
As I said in the post just above, I bought the porcelein coated grate, and
am very happy with it.
It would be interesting to compare the coated and non coated seasoned
grate. I'm afraid the seasoned grate
may win, though we'll see.
Thanks for any ideas that work,

My suggestion is first wire brush as much of the rust off as you can. Then
apply multiple applications of naval jelly, following the directions. When
you have only bare metal (no more rust), then wash the grates thoroughly
with soap and water (especially if these grates hold food directly). After
the final water rinse, season the grates with veggie oil and heat.

Oven cleaner will work only on organic substances...the lye is the active
ingredient.