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Offline Timothy Dang

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Small hibachi charcoal grill
« on: August 07, 2016, 11:31:06 PM »
Hi members,
I just purchased a small hibachi grill and finished restoring it today by painting the outside and inside of it with rustoleum high temp bbq spray paint after cleaning it in a lye bath.  I plan on seasoning the grates that the charcoal sits on and the cooking grates.  However, I now have second thoughts about whether it's safe that I painted the inside of the hibachi.  Should I have not done this?  Should I have just seasoned the entire hibachi like I would a skillet?  Thanks for your help on this. 
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Re: Small hibachi charcoal grill
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2016, 10:13:35 AM »
Timothy,

The technical data sheet for this product is attached.  It states "do not use on metal directly exposed to open flame or in direct contact with food, such as a grill grate."   I believe the Lodge grills are shipped from the foundry with a vegetable oil-based seasoning, both inside and out.

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Re: Small hibachi charcoal grill
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2016, 12:53:28 PM »
Thanks Jeff.  The question now is what's the best method to removing the paint?  I currently have it soaking in the lye tank. 
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Re: Small hibachi charcoal grill
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2016, 01:16:28 PM »
Zip Strip with M/C... :)
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Re: Small hibachi charcoal grill
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2016, 01:24:04 PM »
Hi Cheryl,

What is zip strip with m/c?
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Re: Small hibachi charcoal grill
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2016, 01:29:23 PM »
« Last Edit: August 08, 2016, 01:30:10 PM by lillyc »
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Re: Small hibachi charcoal grill
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2016, 01:30:41 PM »
Use in well ventilated area.. I apply it outdoors. :)

Wipe off well, then scrub with soap and water, then back into the Lye Bath for any 'specks' that may remain.  :)
« Last Edit: August 08, 2016, 01:31:40 PM by lillyc »
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Offline Timothy Dang

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Re: Small hibachi charcoal grill
« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2016, 01:37:37 PM »
Thanks Cheryl.  Made an easy restoration project into a more complicated one now but I'll sleep better knowing I'm not bbqing toxicity. 
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Re: Small hibachi charcoal grill
« Reply #8 on: August 08, 2016, 03:45:53 PM »
Timothy, you said a small hibachi grill....

Is it a Lodge Sportsman Grill?

Would love to see a picture, cause inquiring minds are like that... here..!  :) :)
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Re: Small hibachi charcoal grill
« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2016, 04:47:09 PM »
It is not a sportsman grill.  I believe it might be a Japanese one.  It's got a 10" round cooking grate and sits on a wooden base and the only marking is "hibachi" above the air vent.  Will gladly post pictures once the restoration is complete.  Maybe someone here can id it. 
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Re: Small hibachi charcoal grill
« Reply #10 on: August 31, 2016, 09:01:01 PM »
check ebay.
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Re: Small hibachi charcoal grill
« Reply #11 on: September 09, 2016, 09:42:51 AM »
I've checked but don't see one like it.  still trying to figure out how to post pics.
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Re: Small hibachi charcoal grill (pics)
« Reply #12 on: September 09, 2016, 10:23:08 AM »
hope this pic works.
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