Well, I'm totally blown away that this was possible. I was ready to just buy a replacement cap but am thrilled with the final results.
Even the screws and washers are original.
3-4 rounds of seasoning according to the r/castiron FAQ's.
Just used vinegar/water to help and steel wool/scour pads to get the rust off.
by 1kings2214
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Now I have a project for this weekend… mine is like yours used to be… looks amazing!
It looks brand new. Outstanding and congratulations on the job you did!
I like how all the fat makes a water tight seal on my crusty wheel… but yours looks so beautiful. Decisions, decisions.
This looks amazing and I may go back and restore mine. This doesn’t negate the fact though that this is a pretty awful design from the start.
My smokeware cap is so much more practical, simpler to use and blocks rain which is great this time of year. I gave up on my green egg cap after it kept getting gummed up from grease.
Mine looks like yours. Am saving this post for a project. Thanks op. Looks great.