Grilling in the name of...

[merlin1310]

I obtained a cheap-o cabinet from eBay and intend on MAMEing it for a Classics arcade, The cab was originally a 'Lazarian' that was converted at the factory to a 'Domino Man' and then again converted to an 'Escape From the Planet of the Robot Monsters'. Anyhow, the original CPO was stuck on there REALLLLY well and was near impossible to scrape or peel. Not having access to nuclear weapons or a blow torch, I decided to use my gas grill. I had success with it, however left in in a little too long  . But, now I just need to sand and paint. I'll post pics when I get it looking a little better. Here is how it looked fresh off the grill. 

[ChadTower]

EFF YOU I WON'T COOK WHAT YOU TOLD ME!

[Green Giant]

Mmmmmmmmmm... control panel with a side of fried push buttons, my favorite

[Cakemeister]

I guess your control panel is metal.

Seems to me that the plastic in the CPO could break down into poisonous or carcinogenic compounds when burned. Then the smoke could get into the grill and then into your food the next time you grill something. I would hose out the grill before you use it for food again.

[ChadTower]

Look at dude's avatar for what happens in this case.

[mcfreak]

Right down the same ally of soaking it in gasoline and lighting on fire.  I think I saw that suggestion on here for metal control panels.  Sand that bad boy down and you will be good to go. 

Side effect: you might have cooked off the 20 years of bacteria from all the nasty people using it!  Ewwww, 10,000 peoples dead skin roasting on an open fire... 

[shardian]

ever heard of a heat gun?

[knave]

"Daddy, Why do the burgers taste like burnt plastic?"

"Shut-up and eat, it's good for you."

[unclet]

No joke .... clean out that BBQ well before cooking again and possibly let it run on HIGH for a while before putting food in it again.

[merlin1310]

Nothing dripped down there was no ooze of any kind. Basically I took the metal scraper to it (once it cooled of course) and 80% of it came right up. But, a heat gun IS a better idea.

I did take the "fumes" into consideration and, surprisingly, it wasn't as bad as one might think. No children will be harmed the next time I grill chicken or children.

[ChadTower]

Soot with toxic content would have gathered all over everything.  Clean the grill thoroughly.

[unclet]

I wonder if that super old paint had lead in it as well ..... that would be bad to digest.

[bluevolume]

What do you use for stubborn soap scum in the bathtub?  Napalm?

[xmenxmen]

What do you use for stubborn soap scum in the bathtub?  Napalm?

Car dealership or detailing shops have those glass cleaning powder that you can buy.  They do work on most, but due require lots of elbow grease.

[mcfreak]

What do you use for stubborn soap scum in the bathtub?  Napalm?

Car dealership or detailing shops have those glass cleaning powder that you can buy.  They do work on most, but due require lots of elbow grease.

But fire is free... 

[bluevolume]

I do need to sand off a little bit on the edge of my control panel.  I'm thinking about using the wood-chipper.   

[gatordad]

"Daddy, Why do the burgers taste like burnt plastic?"

"Shut-up and eat, it's good for you."

[WareWolF]

Nothing dripped down there was no ooze of any kind. Basically I took the metal scraper to it (once it cooled of course) and 80% of it came right up. But, a heat gun IS a better idea.

I did take the "fumes" into consideration and, surprisingly, it wasn't as bad as one might think. No children will be harmed the next time I grill chicken or children.

So you grill control panels, chicken, AND children!   Can I party with you, whatever you are smoking is good!

[Crowquill]

It's not like he's alone in trying this.

Don't think I'd try it...but given enough frustration I'd definitely consider the hibachi to be a possible tool.

[bluevolume]

It's not like he's alone in trying this.

Don't think I'd try it...but given enough frustration I'd definitely consider the hibachi to be a possible tool.

Do you recommend a dry rub, or maybe some marinating?  I would try basting it with honey and adding some hickory chunks to the coals.

[ChadTower]

The hibachi would likely be safer... less surface above/next to the fire for the soot to stick on.  Can't say I would want to try and keep a charcoal fire stoked that hot for that long, though.