Stainless Steel

Most grills use thin 16 to 18 gauge steel that are stamped to their desired shape. This thin material does not hold up well over time nor does it retain heat well. We use thick 12 gauge steel on Texas Tailgater and Little Hoss, and even thicker 10 gauge steel on the Boss Hoss, Chief, and M1.

The big piece of steel is what makes them able to cook lots of food at once and sear foods with ease. A grill is great for when you want to cook foods directly over coals or flame but a griddle can cook all those same foods plus more. Such as searing steaks, kabobs, fajitas filling and even stir-frys.

The stainless steel is considered a material biologically inert and generally safe for cooking , although it is more than proven that can release the food items under certain conditions, with the most concern the chromium and nickel.

Stainless steel grill grates are very durable and will last for many years. They are less likely to rust and corrode than cast iron grates. Easy to clean. Due to the nature of stainless steel, food and caked on oils are less likely to stick to the grates so you’ll need to do less brushing and scraping after each use.

Cooking With Galvanized Steel Heating a galvanized metal surface releases zinc fumes. These fumes accumulate in the food but are also toxic to breathe. For this reason, utensils with galvanized surfaces should not be used in food cooking.

Galvanized metal is not safe for cooking or storing food. Foods with low acidity do not react with the galvanized steel and, according to the USDA, are safe to serve on galvanized steel.

Yes, you can use any type of steel or iron you have available. The zinc galvanising won’t last long so make sure any steel you use is thick. I would not use galvanized steel for a fire pit, and most definitely not use it if food will contact it or be cooked over the fire pit.

Galvanized steel takes a long time to rust, but it will eventually rust. This type is carbon steel that has been galvanized, or coated, with a thin layer of zinc. The zinc acts as a barrier preventing oxygen and water from reaching the steel, so that it is corrosion protected.

To protect the integrity of the item, repair galvanized metal rust as soon as it is noticed.

1. Apply vinegar to the rust.
2. Wash the area with a garden hose to neutralize the acids in the vinegar.
3. Put on protective plastic or rubber gloves and safety goggles, then open the Naval Jelly.

Platinum, gold & silver Known as the precious metals, platinum, gold and silver are all pure metals, therefore they contain no iron and cannot rust. Platinum and gold are highly non-reactive, and although silver can tarnish, it is fairly corrosion-resistant and relatively affordable by comparison.

WD-40 Specialist® Corrosion Inhibitor is an anti-rust spray ideal for preventative maintenance and use in extreme environments such as high humidity. It provides non-drying protection that stays where you spray it.

WD-40® Multi-Use Product protects metal from rust and corrosion, penetrates stuck parts, displaces moisture and lubricates almost anything. It even removes grease, grime and more from most surfaces.

How to Prevent Rust in Any Situation

1. Use an Alloy: The use of alloys, like stainless steel, is one of the most common ways to prevent rust, or slow it down.
2. Apply Oil: A coating of oil will help to prevent rust or slow it down, since it inhibits moisture from reaching the iron in the metal.

If you can live with the look of a rough or pockmarked finish, rust converter can save you a lot of time. It kills the rust, prevents its spread and dries into a ready-to-paint primer. Buy it at any home center or auto parts store.

When surface has some rust If the surface still has some rust after all loose rust has been removed, spray with Krylon® Rust Protector™ Rusty Metal Primer. This primer offers increased corrosion protection for rusted surfaces and superior adhesion and hiding. Apply multiple thin coats to prevent runs and drips.

Coat the rusted surface with an iron oxide or zinc chromate primer, using a paintbrush specifically engineered for use with oil-based coatings. Wait two hours for the primer to dry.

With the loose rust gone, your metal may either show extensive surface rust or little to no rust. But paint alone doesn’t adhere as well to rust—even light rust—and when it does stick, rust stains can bleed through the paint coat and discolor it. A primer specific to your amount of rust will help aid adhesion.

Top 5 Best Paint Primers For Rusted Metal

• Rust Converter Ultra.
• Rust-Oleum Rusty Metal Primer.
• Corroseal Water-Based Rust Converter Metal Primer.
• Krylon Rust Protector.
• TotalBoat Rust Primer Converter.