Mark Shaw wrote:
> In article >,
> Steve Calvin > wrote:
>
>>Steve S wrote:
>
>
> [porcelain-coated cast iron grates]
>
>
>>>>Aren't they prone to chipping, though?
>>>
>>>Never had any problem with them at all.
>>>
>>>I replaced the un-coated cast iron that came with my Weber (kept getting
>>>rust,no matter how well I seasoned them) with the "coated" ones. They sear just
>>>as well as the un-coated ones and NO RUST.
>>
>>I did the exact same thing. No matter how much care I gave to the
>>un-coated ones they rusted every time.
>
>
> Hmm. Not saying you guys are wrong, but I've never had any
> rusting problems with my uncoated cast iron grates. I give
> them pretty minimal care, too.
>
> Maybe it's the fact that i use the grill at least once a
> week (and more typically three times a week), year-round.
>

don't know... I live in New York State. I seasoned the grates as I
would any cast iron and put a thin film of oil on them after use and
brushing. Still rusted. Glad that you have better results.

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Steve

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