I had both the hard (aluminum) and soft covers on mine and after 3 years
the rust was very minimal so I think the combination helps a bit. My neighbor only had the soft cover and his was VERY rusty.
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Blackstone experts, help me. Lots of rust....
-- HokieGator
Jun 03, 2026 at 10:21 AM ET
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06/03/26 10:21 AM ET
Jeeze. Turn it over and griddle on the bottom. Maybe if you
-- PhotoHokieNC
Jun 03, 2026 at 04:59 PM ET
PhotoHokieNC
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06/03/26 04:59 PM ET
Classic "Springtime Awakening". How to tackle both the griddle top and the
-- VTVOICE
Jun 03, 2026 at 01:55 PM ET
VTVOICE
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06/03/26 01:55 PM ET
AI would love to help you. You are not alone apparently.
-- Stork
Jun 03, 2026 at 11:51 AM ET
Stork
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06/03/26 11:51 AM ET
I don't think you need to completely strip it. It's usually just on
-- reestuart
Jun 03, 2026 at 10:29 AM ET
reestuart
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06/03/26 10:29 AM ET
Agree - just remove the rust by all means necessary and re-season the hell
-- vt90
Jun 03, 2026 at 10:41 AM ET
vt90
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06/03/26 10:41 AM ET
Does the cover help (and trying to always go back after using it to
-- Tuckahokie
Jun 03, 2026 at 10:57 AM ET
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06/03/26 10:57 AM ET
I had both the hard (aluminum) and soft covers on mine and after 3 years
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-- vt90
Jun 03, 2026 at 11:14 AM ET
vt90
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06/03/26 11:14 AM ET
Soft cover will allow water to pool on it and soak through
-- Burruss Writer
Jun 03, 2026 at 11:52 AM ET
Burruss Writer
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06/03/26 11:52 AM ET
Yeah, I think keeping it covered definitely helps. We have a canvas or
-- reestuart
Jun 03, 2026 at 11:42 AM ET
reestuart
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06/03/26 11:42 AM ET
Tis but a flesh wound. ::In my Monty Python voice::**
-- Snape
Jun 03, 2026 at 02:51 PM ET
Snape
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06/03/26 02:51 PM ET
Looks like a flesh wound**
-- TomTurkey
Jun 03, 2026 at 11:49 AM ET
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06/03/26 11:49 AM ET