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Just curious.....
Has anyone waxed their Egg? I've seen one previous thread proposing the idea, but no confirmation anyone (other than me) has done it.
Haven't done it with my brand new current Egg, but did it with a previous one using a high quality synthetic car wax and there were no discernible adverse effects; only positives.
In my experience, it provides a beautiful shine, keeps water rolling off and keeps soot and grease from sticking to/staining the glaze. I would imagine that waxing the portion of the bands not making contact with the Egg itself (as doing these may reduce friction and ultimately result in slippage) may be beneficial in that it may prevent rust from forming (by way of preventing moisture from accumulating on the metal).
Has anyone waxed their Egg? I've seen one previous thread proposing the idea, but no confirmation anyone (other than me) has done it.
Haven't done it with my brand new current Egg, but did it with a previous one using a high quality synthetic car wax and there were no discernible adverse effects; only positives.
In my experience, it provides a beautiful shine, keeps water rolling off and keeps soot and grease from sticking to/staining the glaze. I would imagine that waxing the portion of the bands not making contact with the Egg itself (as doing these may reduce friction and ultimately result in slippage) may be beneficial in that it may prevent rust from forming (by way of preventing moisture from accumulating on the metal).
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I have never waxed them, but I do keep them pretty clean with a wet rag. I don't like to see them dirty.
Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's -
@JohnInCarolina has the best protocol for keeping your egg immaculate. You could pm him.johnkitchens said:I have never waxed them, but I do keep them pretty clean with a wet rag. I don't like to see them dirty.Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga -
I heard about it. I am good, but thanks!bgebrent said:
@JohnInCarolina has the best protocol for keeping your egg immaculate. You could pm him.johnkitchens said:I have never waxed them, but I do keep them pretty clean with a wet rag. I don't like to see them dirty.Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's -
johnkitchens said:
I heard about it. I am good, but thanks!bgebrent said:
@JohnInCarolina has the best protocol for keeping your egg immaculate. You could pm him.johnkitchens said:I have never waxed them, but I do keep them pretty clean with a wet rag. I don't like to see them dirty.
@JohnInCarolina is our resident pro at keeping eggs clean, just sayin.Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga -
This is total BS. It is well used, cranking out delicious food meal after meal. Let us just say it is certainly "well seasoned."bgebrent said:johnkitchens said:
I heard about it. I am good, but thanks!bgebrent said:
@JohnInCarolina has the best protocol for keeping your egg immaculate. You could pm him.johnkitchens said:I have never waxed them, but I do keep them pretty clean with a wet rag. I don't like to see them dirty.
@JohnInCarolina is our resident pro at keeping eggs clean, just sayin."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
Ask @NPHuskerFL he is a highly proficient OCD kinda guy=======================================
XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP PitBoss Navigator 850G 11/25
Tampa Bay, FL
EIB 6 Oct 95 -
I like to keep stuff sanitary and shiny even. But, this is some next level OCD sh!t right here.thetrim said:Ask @NPHuskerFL he is a highly proficient OCD kinda guy
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Pics or didn't happenColumbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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Wet rag to knock off the tree spooge / pollen during the early spring. Stubborn spots get cleaned with a light spray of simple green cleaner.
LBGE since 2014
Griffin, GA
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what are your trees doing?!DaveRichardson said:Wet rag to knock off the tree spooge / pollen during the early spring. Stubborn spots get cleaned with a light spray of simple green cleaner.Have:
XLBGE / Stumps Baby XL / Couple of Stokers (Gen 1 and Gen 3) / Blackstone 36 / Maxey 3x5 water pan hog cooker
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Ola, Ga -
I let the rain keep it clean on the outside. Been getting a lot lately so it looks good. I don't think it needs to be waxed, but if you want to knock yourself out.XL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas GrillKansas City, Mo.
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It's dusty in Phoenix. I usually hit them with a feather duster when I check on them before bed.
Seriously though, how does the wax react to a clean burn or pizza cook?
Phoenix -
wouldnt waxing just trap the grunge on the inside where the food is
fukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it -
Please tell me you got that off a google image search????fishlessman said:wouldnt waxing just trap the grunge on the inside where the food is
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Tampa Bay, FL
EIB 6 Oct 95 -
No, it happened. JIC's MM was a wreck. @nolaegghead took my weed torch the the SOB. People were running there was so much fire.Chubbs said:Pics or didn't happen
In this case, many people witnessed and can vouch!------------------------------
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darby cleaned this egg for me once, but its been reseasoned all of that washed completely off in the next couple rainstorms back to shiny green
fukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it -
This has been popping up around here ever since I joined over 2 years ago. It can happen, especially if you don't cook on it for a while from what I have been told.thetrim said:
Please tell me you got that off a google image search????fishlessman said:wouldnt waxing just trap the grunge on the inside where the food isXL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas GrillKansas City, Mo. -
I can vouch. It happened. JIC's MM was pretty rough.tarheelmatt said:
No, it happened. JIC's MM was a wreck. @nolaegghead took my weed torch the the SOB. People were running there was so much fire.Chubbs said:Pics or didn't happen
In this case, many people witnessed and can vouch!Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga -
Fire is serious business.bgebrent said:
I can vouch. It happened. JIC's MM was pretty rough.tarheelmatt said:
No, it happened. JIC's MM was a wreck. @nolaegghead took my weed torch the the SOB. People were running there was so much fire.Chubbs said:Pics or didn't happen
In this case, many people witnessed and can vouch!
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I just sanded and polyurethaned the little wooden handle last week
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I need to do the same thing. My handles look pretty sad.Tony_T said:I just sanded and polyurethaned the little wooden handle last weekLouisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's -
Can someone expand upon John in Carolina's MM story???
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XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP PitBoss Navigator 850G 11/25
Tampa Bay, FL
EIB 6 Oct 95 -
^^^What nightmares are made of.fishlessman said:wouldnt waxing just trap the grunge on the inside where the food is
vvvWhat dreams are made of...
(Handle removed for half a dozen coats of poly.) -
JIC's MM looked well abused, neglected and almost unusable. After @Nolaegghead took @Tarheelmatt's torch to it, let's just say it was functional. And then, John turned out the most amazing pulled pork pillows off that unit, epic recovery. Still his "big unit" needed some tlc.thetrim said:Can someone expand upon John in Carolina's MM story???Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga -
Same. Is this MM pics available?thetrim said:Can someone expand upon John in Carolina's MM story??? -
Nola almost caught me on fire burning that shît off! I needed safety glasses!bgebrent said:
JIC's MM looked well abused, neglected and almost unusable. After @Nolaegghead took @Tarheelmatt's torch to it, let's just say it was functional. And then, John turned out the most amazing pulled pork pillows off that unit, epic recovery. Still his "big unit" needed some tlc.thetrim said:Can someone expand upon John in Carolina's MM story??? -
Hell we needed Hazmat suits!theyolksonyou said:
Nola almost caught me on fire burning that shît off! I needed safety glasses!bgebrent said:
JIC's MM looked well abused, neglected and almost unusable. After @Nolaegghead took @Tarheelmatt's torch to it, let's just say it was functional. And then, John turned out the most amazing pulled pork pillows off that unit, epic recovery. Still his "big unit" needed some tlc.thetrim said:Can someone expand upon John in Carolina's MM story???Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga -
I get depressed looking at this picture ... Look how nice the dome is aligned, mine has been off since I got itfishlessman said:wouldnt waxing just trap the grunge on the inside where the food is
Dave
Cambridge, Ontario - CanadaLarge (2010), Mini Max (2015), Large garden pot (2018) -
Yeah, I never could get my dome aligned as nice as that ;(
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Y'all got the Fernando Rodney dome.
Steve
XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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