How to Refurbish a Barbecue

Avoid the cost of replacing your old worn grill by refurbishing it. With a little effort and some paint, you can get that old barbecue looking good as new again. The money you'll save can buy quite a few steaks.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Wire brush
• Spray-on grill cleaner
• Sanding pads
• Grill primer
• High-heat enamel paint

1. Spray the entire inside bottom of the grill with a grill cleaner/degreaser. After letting it sit for several minutes, scrub it with a wire brush to remove built up grease and grime.

2. Wipe off the loosened buildup with a rag or spray off with a garden hose.

3. Clean the grate using the same degreaser or purchase a new grate. Several grates now come with expandable sides to fit many sizes of grills.

4. Check the grill burner for excessive rusting. If the burner is too rusted, it's time to invest in a new one. Burners with uneven sized holes will cook food unevenly.

5. Remove the control knobs from the front of the grill and clean the surface with grill cleaner.

6. Remove rust and scale from the entire outer surface of the grill. Use a sanding pad and scrub until the surface is cleaned. Use a rag to wipe off the dust.

7. Spray paint the cleaned exterior surfaces with a coat of primer, then follow with a coat of high heat enamel paint. Use paint that's made for use on metal.