Rust - Has this happened to you?

[Maverick]

Traeger Grease Drip Tray for Ironwood 885​

Has anyone else experienced this tray rusting?
>> If so, what did you do?
>> If not, did you take steps initially which prevented it from rusting?

Appreciate any feedback. Thanks

-Maverick

 

[miguelb]

Yes. I have. Unfortunately, my bucket when I did some pizzas at 500 degree for long period of times. I am debating if I should replace it but currently, I don't have any issues with it.

 

[BobbyQ]

Not sure what I'm looking at other than gray metal. Mine is rusted but I don't think you can do anything about it. Most items in the pit will rust like the fire pot and heat deflector

 

[GrillMeister]

Traeger Grease Drip Tray for Ironwood 885​

Has anyone else experienced this tray rusting?
>> If so, what did you do?
>> If not, did you take steps initially which prevented it from rusting?

Appreciate any feedback. Thanks

-Maverick

Mines rusty as well, but it warped, so Traeger replaced it.

 

[miguelb]

Mines rusty as well, but it warped, so Traeger replaced it.

Thanks for posting this. After reading your comment, I contact Traeger regarding my drip tray, they told me that they will sent me a new one in 5-7 business day.

 

[Timmy]

Mine is rusty also. I just cover it with foil. I suppose you could clean it up and season it like cast iron.

 

[Slimpicker]

I suppose you could clean it up and season it like cast iron.

Yeah, I did that twice and still it gets rusty.
It just can't help but get wet or moist from the cooks, so I just ignore it and (like you said) cover mine with foil.

It'll almost never rust thru, and if it does, I'm gonna make one outta SS and be done with it.