> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 29 Aug 2004 15:58:25 GMT, "Rina" >
> wrote:
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> >Question: If you were to replace those grates again, would you use the
> >porcelain or go for stainless steel? How long have you been using the
> >porcelain?
> >
> >We're on the 6th year with the cast iron, if you keep them dirty enough
they
> >won't rust... Laughing
>
> Well, Weber now gives a 7-year warranty on the stainless steel (which
> is what I bought this year after 12 years with the cast iron; no
> experience with the porcelain version) vs. 3 years on the porcelain
> ones. To me, a die-hard griller, the decision was a no-brainer.
>
> Plus, you can keep rust at bay by leaving the BBQ crud on them between
> grillings, as you noticed, and only scraping it off after preheating
> the grill, before cooking on them.

I have heavy cast iron grates. I keep them from rusting by scraping them
after cooking while still burning and after shutting off the gas I spray the
grates with pam....4 years and not a hint of rust.
Jack