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    #16
    Those tops are made in China with old cruddy repurposed cast iron, so maximum effort is needed to season, 1. Flax seed oil then major heat , repeating about 3-4 times , then cooking beacon about once a month and never using harsh chemicals or soap to clean should
    Season it correct , keep covered and use regularly

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      #17
      Originally posted by PYBUCK View Post
      WD 40 and some coarse steel wool.
      Don't listen to PYBuck, he also uses treated wood for BBQing

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        #18
        It should have been seasoned right off the get go. Perhaps you didn't do that. After each use, wipe down when warm, even use water to loosen the extra stuff left behind by the food. Get a good scraper for this. Then, using paper towels, held with tongs, spread a quality oil over it. Get a cover for it.

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          #19
          Keep it covered and before use, spray with cooking oil. If you are cooking non grease food, after cooking, apply cooking oil. Keeps the rust off. Moisture causes rust.

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            #20
            Mine was rusting in a few spots. And I used it a bunch and would spray oil it after each use. Still did it some. I finally cleaned it and then took it back to factory new with wire wheel brush and reasoned it. Got it smoking hot with oil about three times. Let it cool down between each heating. Now when I put it up after cleaning it well, I oil it a lot with liquid canola and spread with paper towel , leave the paper towel near the drain so it doesn’t run out then cover with metal lid. I also make sure it’s cool before covering it so it doesn’t sweat. Been working out good so far.

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              #21
              Originally posted by hogslayer78 View Post
              Sounds like it has never been seasoned correctly? I was given one that was rusty and cleaned it all up and did the same thing you did. It rusted again. I watched some videos on YouTube that blackstone posted on how re-do one and season it properly. Use a grill brick to clean the rust and then season it with olive oil or flackseed oil, but you have to burn it in good several times and it should turn a black color and sheen over. I now keep my top in the garage but it doesn't rust anymore. Mine kept rusting until I cleaned it and seasoned it correctly.
              Don’t use olive oil. Low smoke point.

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                #22
                After each use..
                Clean it…oil it…store the cook top under a bed

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                  #23
                  Originally posted by El General View Post
                  Don’t use olive oil. Low smoke point.
                  False statement. Its recommended by lots of folks

                  How to Season Your Griddle - Complete Guide
                  https://blackstoneproducts.com/blogs/griddling-tips-tricks/griddle-seasoning-complete-guide
                    Love the beauty of a darkened griddle? We love it too, and we want you to make it right with this ‘all you need to know’ seasoning guide. Follow these steps, so you coat the griddle plate correctly and make your Blackstone last a lifetime. And why do you need to season your griddle? For one main reason - your food won’t stick on the metal plate and make a mess. Also, a griddle that’s grimy and full of sticky crumbs and stains ain’t pretty. Oh and don’t forget - seasoning adds a coat of oil that brings more flavor to every meal. It helps lock in the taste in all that seared meat n’ veggies. So take out your oil and let’s get your griddle blackened and seasoned to perfection! What is Seasoning? Seasoning is what makes a griddle last the test of time. It creates a blackened stick-resistant coating that doesn’t scratch and adds flavor to every dish. You’ll be tasting the meals as they are meant to be. Seasoning Your Griddle Stuff You Need Before you start your Blackstone experience by seasoning your Griddle, make sure you have all the items and supplies you'll need right by your side: Bucket filled with water Blackstone Griddle Seasoning & Cast Iron Conditioner (or check our other recommendations on item #3) Heat-resistant gloves OR tongs Paper Towels Salt Soap powder Stick #1 Sparkling Soapy Cleanse Your Blackstone griddle has just been shipped in, and you’re ready for awesome cooking. But before you sizzle some steaks, you’ve got to clean it up with soap. This is just to remove any dust or debris from manufacturing and shipping. It’s pretty easy to clean this baby up. Fill a bucket with water and add a little dish soap. Gently pour the soapy water on the griddle and then rinse with clean water. #2 Pre-heat & make it dark! After your new griddle is squeaky clean, it’s time to pre-heat and darken it up! This is where we transform the griddle top into a blackened, stick resistant cooking surface. So, turn on the burners to the max and let the heat do its thing. After 10-15 minutes, you'll notice the griddle top will start to brown. Once you see the color change, turn the burners off and move on to the next step. #3 Dab it with oil When you season a griddle, you create a natural stick-resistant surface that’s incredibly durable. What you're actually doing is burning off the organic compounds in the oil and leaving a polymer that bonds to your griddle plate. The one secret to remember is to only use a very thin layer of oil for each coat. A thick coat of oil during the seasoning process will lead to future chipping and a build up of sticky gunk on your griddle plate.    We highly recommend you use the Blackstone Griddle Seasoning & Cast Iron Conditioner (Available in stores or on our website). If you don't have the Blackstone Griddle Seasoning, other regular cooking oils will work. So now you're asking yourself
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                    #24
                    i had one and seasoned it (incorrectly evidently) twice from a video on youtube and would oil it after each use. it never failed though, every time i would uncover it, it would be covered in rust and i would have to use an entire roll of paper towels and spend 15mins to clean it to cook on it. i gave it to a buddy who wire wheeled it and seasoned it and has never had a problem with it.

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                      #25
                      I second the wire wheel and season it again, a buddy had to do it to his and never had an issue again. Biggest issue I have with mine is not properly cleaning it after and then having to do more work to get it back in shape

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                        #26
                        Originally posted by El General View Post
                        Don’t use olive oil. Low smoke point.
                        OO has one of the highest smoke points. EVOO can be fairly low.

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                          #27
                          I have the same issue. It is covered under my patio but still rusts. I have seasoned, re-seasoned, cooked a bunch on it but still spots of rust. I am wondering if it is just the fact that it is outside and humid in Houston or am I just a crappy seasoner? My brother in law has one that is 15 plus years old and it is perfect. But he keeps it inside his barndo and its much drier in Abilene than Houston..

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                            #28
                            I used olive oil, after cooking I clean the top off spread olive oil on top let it cook in for a couple minuets on High, let it cool off then put a little more on and I never had a problem.

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                              #29
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                                #30
                                Cleaned thoroughly after every use and wipe down with vegetable oil all over and cover

                                EVERYTIME !!

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