jarraa Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Hi folks, Been professedly reading up on all the good things in this forum. I finally ordered a pebble cobalt blue 23 inch with minimal accessories (cover, split basket, baking steel slab from amazon, coco charcoal). I am new to Charcoal and slow cooking and this will be my only cooking tool in the outside kitchen we are building. I talked to Dennis and he said the cobalt blue looks stunning (I have to agree) but he did say it scratches easily. I am concerned about it as we are not the most careful of folks and we would like to leave it uncovered during the Colorado summer season. I am debating about switching out the color to a matte pebble finish given that concern. For the Cobalt Blue owners out there, how easily does it scratch and how much do you worry about it? Thanks much! -Assad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeramicChef Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Go with what you like. KKs last far too long and cost a pretty penny to not get what you truly like. You don't think about scratches, dents, etc when you shop for a new car, which costs much more than a KK, so why are you doing it now? Get the cobalt blue and enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve M Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Take a look at this thread at the before and after shots and you will be less concerned lol. I agree with Ceramic Chef, get the color that makes you happy. If this can be fixed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pearson Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 I agree also get the color you like so 6 months from now you won't be saying I wish I bought the colbalt blue KK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Go for the colour you picked there is no reason not to. It is not going to scratch unless you rub it with some abrasive material. That's my 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stile88 Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 @jarraa First off welcome to the KK family and congrats on your purchase . I have a cobalt blue 23 the only time that you will find it will scratch is in cleaning /washing it you have to use soft clothes or sponges(just remember soft and you will be good ) if you use something abrasive yes it will scratch its like any tile when it comes to that so that is what you have to watch for other then that it is a stunning color and i never worry on scratching it .. something to keep in mind if you did damage a few tiles or so due to scratches or damage you can easily replace them and as you know Dennis is there for you every step of the way he also sends you extra tiles when you get your kk i have yet to even use them if ever... have a look at that link above that steve m posted 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Welcome to the KK family. I have a cobalt blue 16" TT and have never given any thoughts to scratches. I treat it like I have all my other cookers and I don't see any damage or scratches. I agree with the others...buy what you like. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 I imagine any of them will scratch if you use the wrong cleaner. Other than that you have no worries. Get the one you like best. Zep 505 and Mr Clean Magic Eraser are your best friends for a quick cleanup. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeramicChef Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 +11^. Very well said, Charles. I particularly like the Mr Clean Magic Eraser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucker Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 I use the Mr Clean Magic Eraser and warm water; augment w/ Dawn liquid dish soap when needed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5698k Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 I'm a zep guy, it gets stuff off that nothing else will. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarraa Posted July 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 Thanks for all the responses and 2 cents. It got me back on track and I will be sticking with the cobalt blue! Can't wait. Will be asking more questions about what fuel/what first cooks to do in another thread. Thanks much for all the feedback! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Ora Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 Mr clean or when you grills warm Outback Kamado Bar and Grill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve M Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 On 7/5/2017 at 4:44 PM, 5698k said: I'm a zep guy, it gets stuff off that nothing else will. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Another vote for the Zep. That stuff is amazing and fast. It works great on the usual buildup around the upper opening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
