How to look after a BBQ

[Feasty]

I've got one of those gas barbies that has a big black grill plate on top for cooking stuff on. One side of it is solid and the other is slotted.

Every time I come to use the thing there's a layer of what looks like rust on the top of it, I give it a good scrape to get rid of it and any remaining food/burnt crap on there. Next I stick a load of oil on it and get it all hot until the oil has virtually burnt off, I then add a bit more oil and cook the food. After cooking I leave the bbq on to burn off any fat/oil and left over food, then I switch it off and put it away.
Does anyone have any tips on how to store the bloody thing so this rust/crap stops appearing on the grill? I've tried following the bbq instructions to the letter (as above) but it still occurs. This is only the 3rd time I've used this grill plate since ordering a new one last year when the last one got into such a state I was no longer happy cooking food on it...
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[mistergixer]

Oil it after cooking, before storing?
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[Feasty]

[mistergixer]

Yeah, after you've finished cooking on it and have cleaned it down, maybe try putting some cooking oil onto some kitchen roll and then rub it over the surface.
Kind of like what you would do with cast-iron pots and pans....
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Space Monkey #7
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[Feasty]

Hmmm I'll give that a go then... would you do the same when storing it away for the winter too?
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Previous: Aprilia Habana Retro 50cc (beauty), Yamaha SR125 (fell apart), Honda XR125 (nippy little commuter), Honda SLR650 (Geewhizz), Yamaha Diversion 900S (Smoooooth) written off courtesy of a stupid escaped horse.
(7 year gap), BMW F650 (Relaxing ride). Aprilia Caponord ETV1000 (Big and bold). Yamaha FZS600 (got me in trouble too quick!).
Current: Yamaha TDM 900 (Comfy, light but big, power when needed).

[stinkwheel]

[hellkat]

+1 for mistergixer's suggestion.

I do that with woks that get a bit rustified.
Works well.
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[Feasty]

Okay I'll get it properly cleaned up then oiled ready for the next occasion... thanks guys n gals.
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Previous: Aprilia Habana Retro 50cc (beauty), Yamaha SR125 (fell apart), Honda XR125 (nippy little commuter), Honda SLR650 (Geewhizz), Yamaha Diversion 900S (Smoooooth) written off courtesy of a stupid escaped horse.
(7 year gap), BMW F650 (Relaxing ride). Aprilia Caponord ETV1000 (Big and bold). Yamaha FZS600 (got me in trouble too quick!).
Current: Yamaha TDM 900 (Comfy, light but big, power when needed).

[NSR Mick]

[Finglonga]

[Bikeless]

+1

[Feasty]

Okay how about electric barbie instead!?
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Previous: Aprilia Habana Retro 50cc (beauty), Yamaha SR125 (fell apart), Honda XR125 (nippy little commuter), Honda SLR650 (Geewhizz), Yamaha Diversion 900S (Smoooooth) written off courtesy of a stupid escaped horse.
(7 year gap), BMW F650 (Relaxing ride). Aprilia Caponord ETV1000 (Big and bold). Yamaha FZS600 (got me in trouble too quick!).
Current: Yamaha TDM 900 (Comfy, light but big, power when needed).

[Bikeless]

I just use throw away ones,no cleaning and you don't have to store them anywhere,perfect.

[warped one]

I always thought the rust adds flavour, I eat it virtualy everyday at work and it never does me any damage.

Also Iron is good for you lol.

Warped
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