Can you buy, erm, non stick paint?!!! (read on!)

babyangel10

Ok, dunno if this should be in the SBDD forum, this forum or the forum for total lunatic questions :rotfl: but here goes:

I have a George Foreman grill that is in perfect working order except that the non-stick coating is coming away when I clean it (with non scratch pads), and sometimes onto the food too, so I wondered if there is anything you can buy to paint on the grill plates? (I do put a bit of olive oil on before cooking, to stop the sticking.)

I don't want to have to chuck it as it's otherwise ok (adds to the landfill pile...) so any ideas welcomed guys.

tru

I was going to ask the same question

I was wondering if barbeque paint would work?

System

I don't think BBQ paint is non-stick. It is just formulated to stand up to high temperatures

lomond125

Have you tried contacting G.F. customer services for replacement plates?

martindow

I would be wary of using this grill as there is some doubt about the toxicity of Teflon

http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20050113/is-teflon-chemical-toxic-epa-seeks-answers

As the surface has broken down, you and your family are eating these bits of chemical which is probably best avoided. I would go for replacement plates or a new grill - it sounds as though you must have got your money's worth out of this one!

babyangel10

Well, TBH I definitely have got my money's worth as I only paid about £3 for it at a car boot about 2 years ago.

So, I'll give G.F customer services a bell to price some plates, but if not then it's search t'interweb for the cheapest one!

Thanks for the advice all - spesh about the teflon martindow :beer:

babyangel10

Although, thinking about it - it's only my OH who uses it for grilling his meat (I'm a veggie), so perhaps if it's poisoning him I'll just keep quiet! :rotfl:

System

martindow wrote: »

http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20050113/is-teflon-chemical-toxic-epa-seeks-answers

PFOA isn't in Teflon ( as the article says). It is used in the production of it. However it is in stain resistant fabric & non stick food wrapping.