At 05:09 PM 9/18/2009, Jeff Palmer wrote:
>So the only thing that rusts worse than vanagons are barbecues.  They
>seem to be disposable if you can only cover it during the winter, not
>take it inside.

Aw...vanagons aren't that bad rustwise.  My round Weber grill is all
enameled or aluminum/plastic except the grills. It's held up quite
well with a cover.  And the gas BBQ that I picked up beside the road
is largely aluminum.

For preserving a steel one outdoors, I'd start by a thorough
washdown, to get all traces of ash and/or salt off it.

>How terrible an idea is it to rustproof it with one of those spray on
>rust inhibitors?

Sounds like a fine idea.  You'd likely want to build a big fire in
the spring before doing any actual cooking.

Yours,
D