i was thinking of getting the grill in the copper color. Does anyone know how well the colors holds up? Does it fade or look bad if when it fades?
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My daughter has had the copper color for a couple of years and I think that the color has faded a bit. It doesn't look near as nice as it was new in the showroom and they keep it clean. So, when I decided to replace my old weber I chose the standard black and have been very happy with my decision. Hope this helps.
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My son got the copper color weber grill 5 years ago. He keeps it outside but it's under a overhang roof in New York all winter. The color is still like the day he purchased it. The key to any grill is to protect it. Buy a cover and when not in use cover it. Also when you want to clean the inside from fat droppings/build-up, Take aluminum foil and place it over the entire grilling area and then turn on tall the burners. When the smoke stops, turn it off, let it cool and it's like new again inside.
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It's a beautiful copper...really enjoying the look and performance of this grill!
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Well worth the money!. It wont hold up for a few years, the slots where the legs go into are pretty weak, i'ts really thin but considering how cheap it is, I can always buy one. What I recommend is that you get some of the small alligator paper clips and clip the grill onto the base. I had a problem with it falling off. Also, heavy duty foil to cover the base completely. Easy clean up. Hot water and soap in the sink and a brush and you can get most, if not all the grease off. I've used it for camping cooking for 8 people and does a great job. I'm still trying to figure out how to secure the stands better, they tend to slip out. Well worth the money!. It wont hold up for a few years, the slots where the legs go into are pretty weak, i'ts really thin but considering how cheap it is, I can always buy one. What I recommend is that you get some of the small alligator paper clips and clip the grill onto the base. I had a problem with it falling off. Also, heavy duty foil to cover the base completely. Easy clean up. Hot water and soap in the sink and a brush and you can get most, if not all the grease off. I've used it for camping cooking for 8 people and does a great job. I'm still trying to figure out how to secure the... » Read More Well worth the money!. It wont hold up for a few years, the slots where the legs go into are pretty weak, i'ts really thin but considering how cheap it is, I can always buy one. What I recommend is that you get some of the small alligator paper clips and clip the grill onto the base. I had a problem with it falling off. Also, heavy duty foil to cover the base completely. Easy clean up. Hot water and soap in the sink and a brush and you can get most, if not all the grease off. I've used it for camping cooking for 8 people and does a great job. I'm still trying to figure out how to secure the stands better, they tend to slip out. « Show Less
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I've had the grill for a few months, yes the color on the front edge of the hood is starting to discolor a bit from the heat.
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Interesting question-------one I would have never thought of. It has a shiny finish that with time and use has become not so shiny anymore. It is a black porcelain look. True, when cleaned, it doesn't come completely clean, but, most of the stuck on food comes off. I do wish I had started spaying the grate--from the very first--with a non stick spray. The grate size is good for soaking in the sink before cleaning. Oh! I absolutely love this grill! It gets much hotter than any I have ever had and cooks quickly and more evenly than any I have had before. It is ideal for searing a steak and leaving the center rare--very rare, the way I like it.
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It is resisitant to corrosion. As for all the metal parts they have held up well so far also this first year outdoors. Only issue I have had is that the electric ignitor stopped working after about 4 months. Great grill that produces great results!
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Yes it looks just like on picture.Nice grill the only problem was mine got damaged during shipping was amazon was awesome and sent a new one in a few days
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Unfortunately it will fade. I loved the colors and just put it my my grill this season and it has already faded from the NJ sun.
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I ordered it in red. There must be a place with a color choice or perhaps one of the many sellers has that option. I love the red.I see someone mentioned rust being a problem. I haven't seen that.
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I have found that cleaning while the grill is warm and then giving it a liberal spray with aerosol Olive Oil (I prefer this to Pam or other coatings) keeps mine rust free. I keep mine outside in a larger grill with a cover and so far, it hasn't developed any rust. I get the generic spray olive oil locally for like 2.00 a can and a can lasts for a while. I am going to use this method instead of the painting method. Just a personal preference.
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The copper does fade or get charred after the first fire. At first I was disappointed to see the change, but the patina has its own beauty with sporadic spots of iridescence. My husband thinks you may be able to scrub off some of the char, but we haven't tested it yet.
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I had the same dilemma while choosing my BBQ and I chose the Silver because I preferred the materials used in the side table. The silver has an aluminum side table that will hold up and last longer in the life of the BBQ. The platinum has plastic like material for the table portion that most likely will not have as much longevity as the aluminum. I have a separate container for charcoal so the storing portion of the Platinum is useless to me. I am completely satisfied with my purchase of the Silver and would recommend it to anyone consider buying one. Really well made BBQ for the price.
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I don't know why the black enamel is falling off your grill. My grill is red in color and this did not happen to it. I have had this new one about 3 or 4 years and it works great. Maybe you should contact the AMAZON and ask about returning it for exchange. I had a MECO grill for about 20 years and thought it was really great. I bought it from the local hardware store. We really enjoy the charcoal taste vs. the gas grill taste. When it finally rusted out in the bottom, I could not find another one locally so I ordered another one from Amazon. I Have been totally satisfied with the new one and we enjoy it almost every week-end. Some times we carry it to the beach to use it on vacation. I live in New Orleans and we can use it almost year-round. it really gets a lot of use during the summer. I suggest you contact AMAZON and ask them how to get a replacement for it. I hope this reply helps you. Good Luck.
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Its a smokey gray color, mine does not have any bronze flakes as other have posted.... It has the texture of cast iron
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it wahes up great but i wash it after every use. and it is coated...not sure what coating...but it is great, i just love this grill.
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The grill is a medium weight expanded metal. It's great for cooking on but I don't think it would hold up very long under the extreme heat that fire coals would generate.I think it would warp sag & burn through.
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Lana A., I've had this heater installed for 1 1/2 years and I've seen no discoloration of the cover...What could be making a change in color could be smoking by someone near to the unit as the nicotine from the smoke can discolor the plastic..Otherthan that perhaps a chemical you're using in the bath? A disinfectant for something else...Again, I've had no perceptible changein the color of the plastic cover....Hope this helps.P. Brennan