RT-680 Wanted: decent used side shelf

[Chrisg]

Hey all, I have a rt680.. I'm looking for a replacement side shelf. I'd prefer the stainless one so it doesn't look like a rusty piece of crap. Does anyone have?

Thanks,
Chris

 

[C. Keeper]

Hey all, I have a rt680.. I'm looking for a replacement side shelf. I'd prefer the stainless one so it doesn't look like a rusty piece of crap. Does anyone have?

Thanks,
Chris

Did you contact Recteq?

 

[Chrisg]

Did you contact Recteq?

Yes. They want $150 for the thing, no way ! Lol

 

[Chrisg]

Did you contact Recteq?

Yep. They want $150, they're crazy! Enjoying the rectec lifestyle too much ! Lol

 

[C. Keeper]

Yes. They want $150 for the thing, no way ! Lol

Not bad.

 

[Chrisg]

Not bad.

Seriously?! I think it's robbery. I've had this grill since 2016, and I've replaced everything on it a few times. Parts were covered under warranty, so I think the grill has been good. The ignitor went out last week, and I was thinking of replacing it with a rt1250... next time it breaks, it's outta here

 

[C. Keeper]

Seriously?! I think it's robbery. I've had this grill since 2016, and I've replaced everything on it a few times. Parts were covered under warranty, so I think the grill has been good. The ignitor went out last week, and I was thinking of replacing it with a rt1250... next time it breaks, it's outta here

Seriously!
I'm sure RT will be more than happy to sell you a RT-1250

 

[Chrisg]

Lol. Yeah, it's on sale right now. They also offered 5%off, and I'm still tempted. Haha

Seriously!
I'm sure RT will be more than happy to sell you a RT-125

 

[Roaniecowpony]

Take your old rusty part down to a sheet metal shop and get them to make you one.

 

[BillsCamino]

Or if the original isn't too bad...get it blasted and powdercoated

 

[Jim6820]

Unfortunately, either option will probably cost about the same as buying a new shelf. If I were in the OP’s situation, I would simply sand the old shelf and hit it with a can of Rustoleum spray paint.

 

[Roaniecowpony]

Unfortunately, either option will probably cost about the same as buying a new shelf. If I were in the OP’s situation, I would simply sand the old shelf and hit it with a can of Rustoleum spray paint.

Yes. But it will give the OP some perspective of the value of the OE part.

 

[SmokeOCD]

$55 for the blaster and $10 for paint. Less than half price and you have a new tool now.
(Yes, I am assuming you have an air compressor. Most people I know, do.)

 

[C. Keeper]

Yes. But it will give the OP some perspective of the value of the OE part.

I figured "free shipping" adds some value to the $150 price tag.

 

[C. Keeper]

$55 for the blaster and $10 for paint. Less than half price and you have a new tool now.
(Yes, I am assuming you have an air compressor. Most people I know, do.)


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Don't forget the sand, cleaning chemicals, and labor.

 

[SmokeOCD]

Don't forget the sand, cleaning chemicals, and labor.

What are you an accountant? Labor is free, those others are "incidentals", "miscellaneous", "consumables" - they never factor into the cost of the project. Unless you need $23 worth of stuff and only have $20, then it's a problem I suppose.

You can soda blast ($.99/box) and ($.99/bottle) of alcohol from the drug store to wipe down pre-paint.
Soda Blast Video

 

[BillsCamino]

I've got a local guy that's done several powdercoating jobs for me.
Unless you're thinking of doing some weird color...I'd bet a basic black job would be $50 or less based on my experience with him.

 

[C. Keeper]

What are you an accountant? Labor is free, those others are "incidentals", "miscellaneous", "consumables" - they never factor into the cost of the project. Unless you need $23 worth of stuff and only have $20, then it's a problem I suppose.

You can soda blast ($.99/box) and ($.99/bottle) of alcohol from the drug store to wipe down pre-paint.
Soda Blast Video

Great, I like free labor! When will you be available to power wash my deck?

 

[C. Keeper]

What are you an accountant? Labor is free, those others are "incidentals", "miscellaneous", "consumables" - they never factor into the cost of the project. Unless you need $23 worth of stuff and only have $20, then it's a problem I suppose.

Don't need to be an accountant. Expense is expense, consumables cost money, what are you missing?

 

[SmokeOCD]

Great, I like free labor! When will you be available to power wash my deck?

But the water, the soap, the electricity ... think of the planet!