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May 7th, 2016, 6:30 pm
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* Cheyenne ** Cheyenne *
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My front chrome shelf is rusting badly. The side shelf is starting but not nearly as bad...

The 640 is always stored under a covered porch...

Any ideas how to fix it?

I'll upload a photo when I get a chance...

May 7th, 2016, 6:41 pm
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* Cheyenne ** Cheyenne *
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May 7th, 2016, 10:52 pm
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Yes, clean it with some chrome cleaner and apply a good car wax when clean. I have heard that cola works great on rust, but have never tried it myself.

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May 10th, 2016, 10:28 am
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* Cheyenne ** Cheyenne *
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is there something I should have done differently to avoid this happening?
It seems suspect that the chrome is failing like that after only 2 years...

May 10th, 2016, 5:50 pm
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Keeping the chrome clean and applying a good polish, just like the chrome on a vehicle, will keep things looking good for years. The potential spills from food can be more acidic, because of rubs and liquids, so cleaning and protecting is important.

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June 4th, 2016, 3:07 pm
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* Cheyenne ** Cheyenne *
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i was under the impression that the wire shelves were stainless steel. are they in fact chrome instead? I'm about to purchase a 640 should i go for the solid front version of the shelves instead if i want them to be stainless steel?

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June 4th, 2016, 7:57 pm
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* Abilene ** Abilene *
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I went with the solid stainless shelves. I think they are the only way to go.

June 5th, 2016, 9:59 am
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The wire shelves are chrome plated.

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June 6th, 2016, 10:04 am
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* Wichita ** Wichita *
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Get stainless. Way better looking and easier to clean. Plus sauces and stuff drip through the chrome standard shelf. You won't regret the extra money!

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June 7th, 2016, 5:10 am
* Cheyenne ** Cheyenne *
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thanx for the reply, i would've made the mistake of going with chrome if i didn't stumble across this thread. it would be nice if the cooking shelves had a stainless option as well. will rust be an issue on the cooking grates? or will they be fine after they have been cooked on and seasoned?

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June 7th, 2016, 6:53 pm
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I have not had any rust whatsoever on the grates they are seasoned quite well after a few good tasty cooks.

The body itself has popped up a few rust spots in the 6 months I've had it but nothing a little touch up won't take care of.

Wichita, KS!
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November 20th, 2018, 4:38 pm
* Abilene ** Abilene *
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Soak several days in vinegar+water.mixture u decide how much.more vinegar the better. Cleans tools etc. Keep my shelves in house, still rusted in So. Ca.

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