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Does anyone else's egg have holes in it like this.

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SGH
SGH Posts: 28,791
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I have slowly been working to clean the gasket off of the rim to install my Rutland gasket. As it gets cleaner I have started to notice some very severe pitting. The more I clean the worse it gets. Any thoughts or input welcome. It's around the entire circumference of the rim. Is this normal?
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Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    I think you have one of those Mexican made eggs. 
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  • hapster
    hapster Posts: 7,503
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    Air pockets in the ceramic... Unlike pouring concrete and vibrating it, looks like no gave the molds a few wacky to get the air out.
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    Here is some more. The more I clean the more I find.imageimageimageimage

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    @nolaegghead‌
    Every part of my egg does say Mexico on it. No joke.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,893
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    I have to ask this...what are you using to clean it with? As for those pits I wouldn't be concerned since the Permatex will fill those holes and provide an even better grip of your Rutland as long as you work in short lengths and don't let it skim over.
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • Cowdogs
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    Doesn't look good...
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    @RRP‌
    This is what I'm using sir.imageimage

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • SGH
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    @RRP‌
    Should I use something else? It's not the tool causing it. They are already there.

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  • SGH
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    @RRP‌
    I have been wiping the old gasket with acetone then scrapping with the scrapper.

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  • SGH
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    @RRP‌
    Any thoughts or suggestions my friend?

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,893
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    SGH said:
    @RRP‌ Should I use something else? It's not the tool causing it. They are already there.

    I'm sorry I thought you had bought the Rutland from me. In my instructions I strongly suggest using a 3M rotary wheel called a paint and rust remover and no chemical. There are knock offs available if you can't find 3M. I do agree with others though that your egg was not properly settled when it was cast.
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  • Cowdogs
    Cowdogs Posts: 491
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    That is exactly what I used.  What is that crack in?  Fire ring?

    A gasket covers it so I guess you should not worry about it until it really becomes a problem.  We all probably have the same thing.  It's funny there is another thread on here tonight (the MiniMax thread) with a guy saying he fires his own pottery and in his opinion the BGE ceramic is the best quality of any of the ceramic grills.
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  • DaveRichardson
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    Mexican Air Bubbles.... No worries!

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  • SGH
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    @RRP‌
    Sir I did buy my Rutland from you. I was just trying to get the excess off with the scraper before I put the 3M wheel on it. Should I use the wheel only and not worry about the scraper? Thanks in advance.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • RRP
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    SGH said:
    @RRP‌ Sir I did buy my Rutland from you. I was just trying to get the excess off with the scraper before I put the 3M wheel on it. Should I use the wheel only and not worry about the scraper? Thanks in advance.

    BINGO
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    SGH said:

    Here is some more. The more I clean the more I find.image


    I was more concerned about this particular photo vs the air bubbles. Is this a crack or lighting refraction?

    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
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    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • SGH
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    @NPHuskerFL‌
    It's a crack but it's in the fire ring not the egg it's self.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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    @SGH‌ #:-S
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
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  • SGH
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    @NPHuskerFL‌
    I hear you my friend.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • SGH
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    @RRP‌
    Thank you sir. No more scraper. Will put the 3M wheel on it. Thanks again.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • SGH
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    @RRP‌
    Sir you were correct. This worked MUCH better. Took it right off with no effort at all. I should have followed your direction to the T. Anyone replacing your gasket this works like magic to remove the old one. Take my advice and listen to @RRP. He called that one right on the money. You are the man sir.
    imageimage

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

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  • RRP
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    thank you...
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  • SGH
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    @RRP‌
    No my friend. Thank you for both your service and advice.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    @sgh - you just did what 99% of the male population does. Who needs the stinkin instructions?? =)) I bet you did no harm.

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  • Wolfpack
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    I have the same bubbles/pits- don't think it's anything to worry about. At least hope not
    Greensboro, NC
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    @Mattman3969‌ @Wolfpack‌
    I hope it's ok. I'm guessing it's been like that for over 2 years and no problems so far. I'm going to email the pics to the mothership and see what that say. Couldn't hurt to show them.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • SGH
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    This is really the only spot that really concerned me as it is very deep.imageimageimage

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • DaveRichardson
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    Look at it this way... You now have great photographic evidence if, by horrible chance, you egg is stolen; you have it's unique "fingerprint"!!! Something that's pretty cool!

    LBGE #19 from North GA Eggfest, 2014

    Stockbridge, GA - just south of Atlanta where we are covered up in Zombies!  #TheWalkingDead films practically next door!

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  • SGH
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    @DaveRichardson‌
    You make a valid point my friend. I did not think of that. It would certainly prove it was my egg!

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • DaveRichardson
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    No problem! I kinda like seeing all the posts on folks changing gaskets and their trials and tribulations... I am NOT a "by the instruction manual" kind of guy here.... But I will yield to @RRP‌ on this one; seems to be the go-to guy on gaskets.

    And did anyone see @dagriller‌'s thread on the Mothership blaming the Rutland on his underbite... Sent him a new gasket, he put it on, and the underbite come right back. Hopefully that will give some credibility to the Rutland. Just don't eat it! (Sarcastic smart - azz font...) :D

    LBGE #19 from North GA Eggfest, 2014

    Stockbridge, GA - just south of Atlanta where we are covered up in Zombies!  #TheWalkingDead films practically next door!

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