Ceramic Restoration?

KKoterski

Hello -

I noticed over the last few months that my eggs ceramic has started to spiderweb and crack on the surface. It appears to be some sort of issue with the glaze/sealant on the ceramic. Is there anything that will help restore and protect the ceramic?

pgprescott

This is crazing which is normal and occurs on ALL ceramics. Non issue. Carry on. 

Photo Egg

You are good, cook on.

brentm

why do they always have the smokeware cap when they come on here about finish checking?

KKoterski

Yup, obviously not impacting performance or cooking, just looks trashy and dingy so I’d like to resolve if possible. Which is why I came here 

cookingdude555

Unfortunately there isn’t much you can do. As others have pointed out it’s a factor of ceramic kamados. My Kamado Joe looks worse as it has the crazing, and has seriously dulled/faded over time. I have used this to shine my BGEs back up:

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Howard-Clear-Cutting-Board-Wood-Oil-Actual-Net-Contents-12-fl-oz/999918612

This is my 10ish year old medium after treatment

It doesn’t fix anything per se, but just kind of makes it look new again for a few weeks. Something to do while waiting on a cook while outside. 

alaskanassasin

https://www.bbqguys.com/blaze-outdoor-products/20-inch-cast-aluminum-kamado-grill-blz-20-kamado?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=1558034804&utm_content=377790387584&utm_term=2939802&species=shopping-ad&campaignid=1558034804&adgroupid=75987172766&creative=377790387584&targetid=pla-804538780795&network=g&device=m&adtype=pla&productchannel=online&productid=2939802&productpartitionid=804538780795&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIq5333Mi15wIViJOzCh0QHQl-EAQYASABEgJQ8PD_BwE

speed51133

mineral oil will shine it, but it will also be a magnet for any dust/pollen. just use some car paint wax.

Photo Egg

alaskanassasin said:

https://www.bbqguys.com/blaze-outdoor-products/20-inch-cast-aluminum-kamado-grill-blz-20-kamado?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=1558034804&utm_content=377790387584&utm_term=2939802&species=shopping-ad&campaignid=1558034804&adgroupid=75987172766&creative=377790387584&targetid=pla-804538780795&network=g&device=m&adtype=pla&productchannel=online&productid=2939802&productpartitionid=804538780795&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIq5333Mi15wIViJOzCh0QHQl-EAQYASABEgJQ8PD_BwE

I really wanted one of those but was scared to see what the salt air would do, oxidation on the aluminum.

HeavyG

Photo Egg said:

alaskanassasin said:

https://www.bbqguys.com/blaze-outdoor-products/20-inch-cast-aluminum-kamado-grill-blz-20-kamado?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=1558034804&utm_content=377790387584&utm_term=2939802&species=shopping-ad&campaignid=1558034804&adgroupid=75987172766&creative=377790387584&targetid=pla-804538780795&network=g&device=m&adtype=pla&productchannel=online&productid=2939802&productpartitionid=804538780795&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIq5333Mi15wIViJOzCh0QHQl-EAQYASABEgJQ8PD_BwE

I really wanted one of those but was scared to see what the salt air would do, oxidation on the aluminum.

Doesn't seem much worse off than a faded/crazed ceramic kamado. The "gasket" also held up just fine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leg2X5G63H0

paqman

Mine looks like that, when I replace the gasket every other year, I clean the blackish stain with acetone.  The crazing (small cracks in the ceramic) is normal in all ceramic.  I’ll get you a picture of some ceramic cookware I have when I get back home, it is just like the egg.