Recovering your Blackstone Griddle Top
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- Опубликовано: 21 июл 2024
- A step-by-step guide for recovering your Blackstone Griddle top after a long period without using or seasoning.
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Wife's pissed I used a lot of paper towels....but!!!!! Griddle looks great.
Thank you griddle cleaner dude!!!
just use a michael farber cloth
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Can confirm, upset wife, nice griddle. A worthy sacrifice
Way I see it. She will thank you later
Thank you someone in my neighborhood was throwing one away it was out for the trash I rescued it and cleaned it up it looks great
THIS is what makes a company stand out.
I bought a used griddle and was curious how to make it like new again. In the future, I’ll be getting a bigger one for the house.
But currently got one for camping and small barbecues. Thanks!
Ok i just trashpicked one of these A few weeks ago that was super nasty, super rusty and the guy obviously had no desire cleaning it. After what looks like a lot of use, he probably left it out in the rain. I would have flipped it but the wife wanted to keep this one and so I decided to see what it was like restoring it.
First I power washed everything and was surprised how much did not come off. Then I used a quarter sheet Electric sander with about 80 grit sandpaper. This did an absolutely excellent job. However there was some very faded spots which I knew would cover once I seasoned it. Lastly I used a die grinder with a wire brush which ground out a little bit more but also kind of polished the metal out from the roughness of the sander. Then I seasoned it and this thing looks pretty darn good. I know people do not recommend some of those things but this thing was heading for the scrap yard. It looked really bad. If I find another one I'll make a video of it. Good luck everyone.
Love this guy. Probably one of the most knowledgeable Pitboss’ out there
Just did this on my 22", used a green scour pad. Worked like a charm. Scraped it first, cleaned away the gunk and loose stuff. Oiled it (use a cheaper oil cause your gonna use alot) and scoured it in a circular motion alot, wiped it till it till there was no more oil (do this at least 4 times). Then follow the video to season it. I used EV olive oil for seasoning. Looks brand new now. Wish I had a griddle carry bag to store it in... Oh well. At least now I'm ready for my Death Valley trip. Thanks @BlackStone Griddles 🍻
........folks......the griddle top literally just sits on top of the base. During winter months, or whenever you aren't going to be using the griddle for at least a couple of weeks, just remove the top and store it indoors. Check on it every couple of weeks and give a light coat of oil. No biggie.
How does it come off?
@@jilleagleson1974 On every Blackstone I have seen, the griddle top can just be lifted off of the base.
Well said Mister 👍
Thanks for the tip
Well this is good to know! I just ordered one and am reading about the terrible “rust issues”! 😂😂
Amazon now sells a silicon cover that sits on top of the grill and seals it in allow no moisture to enter. Look for the one with the handles. You’re welcome.
They are garbage I ordered one for my Blackstone
Why is it garbage? Plan on getting one in the future because it looks like the best way to keep moisture out.@@gilwoode
The silicone cover doesn’t prevent moisture in the air from getting to the griddle. I can see it keeping water off of the
Great video. Found 1 someone was throwing away in Newish condition. Figured cause it was kinda rusty, everything worked. Gonna give it a whirl.
Excellent practical video. I did essentially the same process for a double sided cast iron griddle. I almost pitched it, but decided to give it a whirl. The flat side was much easier to clean than the grill side. I learned a valuable lesson: "Don't let it get that bad in the first place!"
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" 🙂
After learning to clean mine like this I feel that im even more careless. "Oh it got rusty? Its okay just bust out the sander"
Thanks for the heads up on a new grill, hope to break mine in on Sunday..Father's Day
Happy Father's Day King! Got mine 2 years ago,and hands down my life hasn't been the same! Enjoy!
I broke your daughter Hyman on Father’s Day ❤️😬
Thank you so much this video saved me from buying another griddle
The sides of mine have started to rust and I live in South Jersey we have lots of rain and high humidity so it makes so much sense.
One video. The guy spray the underside of the griddle with high heat grill paint. That was 4 years ago. Just got a comment from him. He says the paint is holding up fine.
I must say i was not sure this would wrk my grill had so much rust on it but to my surprise it really wrked ty blackstone for this video cause i was gonna throw it out
I use 80-100 grit sandpaper
on my orbital sander to remove rust... works like a charm for me.....
About to try and repair a flatop I got that doesn't have nearly as much rust as this video, but still think the sander would be easier haha.
@@GorillaJoesBBQ if you got a 4” angle grinder use a braided wire cup brush Or use one in a regular drill. They work great and are a lot faster. I just stripped mine down after being out all winter with the cover half off of it. It got snowed on and was a total rust bucket. It looks and cooks like new now after about 2 hours of work. They’re not a fragile thing as some try to make them out to be and you can’t hurt it. They’re just cold rolled steel and easily fixed with a little time and elbow grease. Good luck with yours and hope you get to enjoy it. They’re a lifesaver when cooking for a lot of people plus it saves heating up the kitchen from cooking inside.
Got all the supplies. Looking forward to tackling this job tomorrow🙌🏼
So how'd it go? The left side of my 22"is totally orange but the middle and right side are fine...I am planning to do mine this this l weekend
This is the exact griddle that I just "inherited". Is there a larger grease catcher that fits on the front right side? The one that came with it is really small. Thanks for all of the tips and tricks. I am glad that I have found your channel. :)
You may use vinegar or lemon juice with salt to remove rust without scratching...
I added “the pink stuff” to my cleaning and it made an even bigger difference!!!!! Awesome stuff!!
Whats the pink stuff??
What’s the pink stuff ????
Did you do this first?
@tbaird1237 was that your first step? Did it get the rust?
Pink stuff is chemicals yum yum
If this is worst case scenario then I have a nuclear issue.
Same, my son cleaned it with dish soap years ago and never put oil back on. Then rain came with no cover, I was pissed and walked away from it. Now at least 5 years later I'm gonna put this thing back into use.
I've got my work cut out for me. 😆 🤣 😂
Got my fresh bottle of gas, scraper, heavy wire brush, oil, towels, and flax oil for the end. Wish me luck
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Nice,I love the ending part
awesome video. I'll try this. I was ready to go buy another one but now I see how to clean the rust off. Whew. Thank you
Thank you much. Question, mine is still has some black spots, but they don't look like rust. Should I continue with the curing step?
Y'all I received my Blackstone for Mothers Day. I did not properly season it and it rusted BAD 🤦♀️....I live in Florida. I followed step by step and can now cook on it like it was ment to be cooked on!
I just strip it down with an industrial electric rotary sander, and then use a yard blower to blow away the rust. After that wipe with paper towels and oil. I still see orange after I wipe for a while, but am satisfied that it is safe to cook on.
So did Blackstone, I'm guessing, but they didn't show the condition after cleaning. You would have to polish it smooth to get all the rust and then sand it rough again to get a surface that holds oil enough to cook and season.
@@dalepres1so if you don't do that you can't cook on it
What do you use to clean up after cooking on it? Scrape it off and clean right after or let her cool then clean? Sometimes when I scraped my knee it feels like I'm removing the seasoning is that normal?
I purchased one this past summer for our place at the lake. Also purchased the grill cover for it. Well the grill cover isn’t moisture proof. Was away from my lake house for 3 months. And the top was covered in rust. So this year when the season ends. The grill is coming off and being stored inside. Now I just got to scrub scrub scrub. And get it right
Which griddle cover you talking about? A hard top cover made if metal that covers just the griddle itself? Or are you talking about a polyester cover that tarps over it just like any other grill cover?
@@jeremiahyeahheah506 I got both and still see moisture after I pull it off
Perfect. The winter rusted my grill very slightly. ill keep better track of it next year.
I just bought a griddle with a stainless steel cooking surface. The extra little cash spent is well worth the hassle of having to clean rust off the surface every use.
You just have to keep oil i it just like a cast iron pan
Thanks Todd, what i was thinking about is if this is just a 1018 mild steel top then I was going to make my own with a few sheets laying around. Lol. Ended up just buying one, and need to put it together.
I left knuckle skin on my griddle (accident) while using last year. Could that cause rust?
Thank you for this video. Very helpful. But I am dissatisfied with the quality of the griddle.
My daughter lives close to me and she has another brand griddle. Though not Teflon or non stick, she has none of these issues and even though I go through these steps, rust always shows up. Never with my daughter and she does no maintenance other than clean it after use. Also, when camping and I take my portable griddle, I'm amazed that no one else has these issues outside of the Blackstone owners. I have to assume it's the metal used.
Great video followed the steps and worked out 👍🏻
Amazing! It almost looks better with a little bit of rust still under there LOL. I'm getting my first Blackstone today, was worried about the rust before I watched this video.
Can I use a copper coated scrubber instead of the stainless steel one?
will there be a 36 inch coming out with the wind guards and the hinged top like the new 28 inch?
Man I have scraped and scraped then oiled, scrubbed and then seasoned and more rust kept coming up! It wasn’t even in that bad of shape to begin with. I let someone borrow it for a few months and they left it out in the rain. Is it possible they used it and the oil baked over the rust?? Seems like it’s not going away. Any help?
Thank you so much for posting this video. Just bought our forever home (what military families call the house you buy after retirement). It came with a Thermidor pro oven including a stove top griddle. The entire griddle, inside, down the sides and under, were covered in rancid grease and used like this obviously for years. When I fired it up the house smelled like rancid Grease (thought it was a black finish, not burnt on grease). So gross. I learned I could take the entire section out of the appliance and scrubbed for days with steel wool. When I would feel up to it I would scrub a little more on the griddle plate, the rest came clean relatively easy. Finally, I saw your video. Had no hesitation pulling out my electric hand sander. Already working on the second layer of flax oil. Thank you! thank you! thank you! My home will never smell of rancid oil again. Im making hubby a pile of bacon and eggs in the morning!
i waz wondering if you cpuld use those 3m scratch pads they come different grits to remove the rust ?
I just purchased a BS griddle along with a hard metal top as well as a vinyl cover. It will be stored on my patio under hang that never gets wet but I’m concerned about moisture. Im thinking that as long as we keep the griddle oiled after each use as well as use the two covers, that will keep the rust in check. Live in South Florida so the humidity is high year around.
Did this work for you? Any issues with rust?
@@Phillyfan320 No problems at all. I make sure I season after every use. It’s important to keep your cooking surface oiled. I use grape seed oil. Never had any rust at all. I also keep a vinyl cover on it.
@@lw6323 very true. Don't leave gunk on it until the next use. You'll have to start over. I learned this the hard way.
Is it okay to leave on if during step 4 the grill top is still smoking a bit? Does it have to COMPLETELY stop smoking b 4 turning off the heat? THANKS!
Simply keeping it oil and cleaned will eliminate rust. No matter the temp or humidity level. Keeping a thicker layer of oil and covering it with Saran Wrap after its cooled down of course will also prevent the elements from getting to it.
Yes and remember to clean after use
Him: "worst case scenario"
Me: *looking at mine* ... "Hahahaha" 😆🤣
I felt that
Ha exactly 😅
Would food grade mineral oil work for the seasoning part?
Mines rusted before I had the opportunity to season it. Brand new, with the tarp on it it rusted. Will this same process work for me?
Just picked up the 29" griddle and air fryer combo.
I’m doing the seasoning stage abd I think my vegetable oil is burning on it. Any help?
I just bought a used 36" from a guy yesterday, wow did he neglect that thing, had rust all over the griddle top and the sides. Took about 1.5 hours of grinding and sanding but I got it back to showroom condition, later I seasoned with flax seed oil. Put 5 coats on. I also cleaned the rest of the body of the griddle up really good but the paint has faded just a bit so I will be repainting it with some good Rust Oleum spray paint.
Did you sand it down to the steel color? I bought a used one as well, and it had sections of rust. I used a grill stone, but couldn’t find any info on how much scrubbing to do. And I was nervous about scrubbing too much. I thought after this process, it’d be smooth and shiny. But it’s not, which makes me wonder if I didn’t scrub enough. Thanks in advance.
@@TraciPrest It shouldn't be smooth and shiny. It takes a slightly rough surface to hold oil both for cooking and for seasoning. The amount of rough in the surface can be debated, and could even be so little that you hardly see it's there, but it shouldn't be polished smooth. If you make it too rough, eventually seasoning will fill it in. How long "eventually" is depends on how much too rough :). The risk in sanding too much is leaving waves or dips in the surface instead of having it nearly perfectly flat across the surface. Sand with a long sanding block, at least a third of the total length. Half is too long because the center will get more sanding than the edges. Somewhere around a third of length will be the best.
If i knew how easily my Blackstone would rust, i never would have purchased. I will give this a try though.
And why did you think that? It's just an oversized skillet.
How much pressure do I need to put on the grill stone while scrubbing?
Similar to cast iron, take the extra time to take care of the cooking surface AND the outsides and it will last for generations.
This griddle will definitely outlive the igniter and regulator.
Is better like this or with a drill and one of those microfiber things
How much pressure do I use when using the grill brick?
My griddle seems to have some concave parts on it (where it sinks down slightly) In the middle.
I bought a Blackstone cover for my two burner griddle and it’s all the black paint is chipped off and it’s completely rusted so what do you suggest I do for my cover?
Thank you for sharing 👍🏻😎
What if my brother over season it to the point he burnt the top cover how do I fix this
Would griddled seasoning at end work for it as well?
How do you get the back and sides to season? It doesn’t get hot enough to season. That is where the rusting started for me!
Hi there, I’m no pro but I know people season their cast iron pans in the oven. That could be an option for you if you have a smaller version of their griddles.
Getting, or making some wind shields may make the outer edges get hotter.
Thanks! This was so helpful and worked wonderfully!
Great video
Where do you get your flax oil?
How long do u let it burn each time? I’m confused. Does the whole process take 30 mns or each seasoning step take 30 mns? So 2 hours? Or 30 mns total?
Note:use a food grade scraper, and not a putty knife. The knife will heat unevenly, causing it to bow and scrape off strips of your new seasoning
Booooi
I'm doing this on my 17 inch griddle but only the middle is turning matte black. There's not burners on the outside.
What was the thinking to move the grease trap to the back? Seems the front channel was better.
I have an extremely corroded 36" front grease tray. Is it safe to sand or shot blast the whole top, including the underside?
I have lots of rust on the bottom of the griddle. Do I just leave thst alone?
What can you do if you didn’t season the griddle the first time it was used. Can you do I it then
Clean it and then season it.
So I couldn't find a clear answer online... I went through quite a few paper towels that have a mix of canola and rust on them. I spread them out on the ground and even put a liberal amount of water on them. Now I have read that canola and paper towels are unlikely to catch fire but has anyone had experience with this being a problem? Not sure when it's sage to throw out. I know when I finish furniture with stain and I lay those rags put and wait for them to dry before throwing away.
thinking about picking one up that looks about twice as bad on top, not sure if it's worth it
I used a angle grinder with a wire brush
I used oven cleaner on my husbands griddle How can I fix this?
We just used water and and harsh pad to clean the grill everyday back when Wendy’s had grills black would come right off
Its memorial day and im using my propane to season 4 times. Looks like cooking inside this time. Thought i had time
I cleaned my & I’m trying to season it but after I did it it has this sticky residue there does anyone know why?
I followed the rust removal steps laid out in the video. I’m on my third seasoning now with EV olive oil - but there are areas where it looks like peeled paint- not totally smooth. Any advice? Is that ok or did I do something wrong?
Check this other Blackstone video. Gives more in depth advice and from what he said they need to be light even layers of seasoning oil to prevent the uneven layers that will eventually chip off.
@@zackattack88I will ck it out- where is the video?
Thank you
does it matter towel vs paper towel
I have a low flame on my black stone griddle. I have a full tank of gas and I have done the reset. Plz help. I am not sure what to do.
Turn off tank and unhook hose rehook hose this time when you open bottle turn knob on take really slow when all the way open light grill
Could you pressure wash it, dry it, then oil it?
If you want to get the rust off quicker use a wire brush on a grinder. That’s what my husband did and it worked!
What about underneath
Grill stone works well
Hi my name is Matthew and I was wondering how do season my Griddle after I set it up do I use the Flax oil and how many times do I go over it with the Flax oil for my first time season and can I use different kind of oils for whatever I'm cooking or do you recommend using only one different kind of oil and are you guys going to make a surround table for the Blackstone 28 inch model
Did you even watch the video
View the Video that this comment section is accompanying.
Hi Matthew...Watch the Damn Video!!!!
you have to do it 13 times, watch the video again and it will show you how.
💥THANK YOU 💥
I purchased a cover to protect from the elements when not in use. However, it appear that the cover has contributed to keeping moisture trapped under the cover rather than preventing it. I can see rust on the underside of the cover where it come in contact with the grill surface. Can you tell me what has caused this and what it t what to do to prevent it from reoccurring
Just put a layer of oil on it before covering it and it should prevent any of that from happening.
Same problem. I followed the instructions from the video. I've got my griddle looking sharp but I've placed something on top of the griddle so the cover will not touch the top of the griddle. Still, it's difficult keeping moisture away from the griddle.
You must tent the cover up off of the griddle top. This allows the griddle top to breath and the water will run off the cover due to its weather-resistant material.
@@wildfire60 I keep my steamer covers upside down on the griddle to protect the griddle from the cover that I paid for to protect the griddle. There's something wrong with this idea. Anyway, it didn't help.
Yea i found the same. Even being oiled the cover traps so much moisture it just rusts.
A wire wheel would have it clean in minutes and ready to be seasoned again. Work smarter not harder.
I just bought this used and it was rusted bad. I restore grills and use my wire wheel all the time for this kind of stuff. I just tried this way to see what happens and you are so correct. I probably used a pint of oil, a whole roll of paper towels. and a couple of hours scrubbing with that stone. I could have done this in 10 minutes with the grinder and wire wheel.
@@JoeAnshien if you are worried about being to aggressive just use a brass wheel. Won't mar the surface.
Good idea, good thing I have both on hand
@@JoeAnshien do u happen to have a link to a good one to use for a blackstone. Thanks. Getting a used one.
Angle grinder with a wire wheel works to
Every time I use papers towels it leaves little fuzz from the paper towels on my griddle
what magical paper towels you guys use? mine leave lint all over the place.. made this job 3 times as difficult
+BlackstoneProducts haha thanks
BlackstoneProducts but in this video he is using white?
Shop towels brand may work nice
What a pain in the rear to maintain!
Bounty
A stainless steel griddle would solve a lot of this. Are there any downsides to stainless for a griddle? (besides the cost, obviously)
Yea they just suck
@@hulkanator Wrong. Every single commercial restaurant uses stainless flat tops.
I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. After multiple cleaning with the stone and oil, my napkin still has residue on it. Looks clean has a nice shiny coat but my napkin still has a tint of color on it
Have you tried a wire wheel with your electric drill?
I found a poly wheel for a 4" angle grinder was faster and more efficient, cleaned off debris and seasoned with cooking oil. Came up perfect, I do all my cast iron skillets like that too
What if you got no sandpaper or steel wool
I live in Florida and get a light layer of rust every week or 2.
Supermike I live in Florida too ! I bought the stainless top ! I got tired of cleaning off the rust
@@scottbaican9566 where from?
EBay
@@scottbaican9566do u still have to do the whole seasoning steps with these? I notice sub shops have the SS and dont look seasoned..
phenom 1185 I never seasoned mine
Where can I get this griddle top? Mine has the hole in the back.
We moved specifically to the rear grease model and don't make them anymore!
Anyone have problems with the paper towels breaking down as you wipe off? Leaves small particles
Same. I just kept wiping it down with oil. Got it mostly clean. Not as clean as in the video. Seasoning it now, smoking nicely.
So is this top a standard sheet of steel? Am I cooking and eating rust and metal? Is this ok?
yes
Pour vinegar on surface and let it soak prior to cleaning. It reacts with rust making it easier to restore cooking surface.
DixeyNormis White or apple cider
@@jojoscraftscreationsbarbou9360 doesn't matter. It's the acidity that does the work. Just use white since it's cheaper
trying this now.... Praying this stupid griddle doesnt stress me out like i it always has in the past!
@@jilleagleson1974 Just make sure you put oil on it after you're done with everything and storing it. The layer of oil after every cook will prevent any of this from becoming a huge pain in the rear. I learned the hard way but now it never rusts!
@@jilleagleson1974 It is a stressful product. I like the food cooked on it but I need to hire a maintenance guy just for the griddle. I religiously oil mine after every use but it still rusts. I get to the point that I don't even want to go in the back yard because I know this thing is calling me for more work and attention.