How To Restore a Rusted Blackstone Griddle | Drill + Sander Method

If your Blackstone griddle is covered in rust, don’t throw it away — you can bring it back to life!

In this video, I’ll show you step by step how to remove heavy rust from a 22” Blackstone griddle using a drill with different wire brushes, a sander, and some patience. Along the way, I also correct mistakes I made in a previous video so you don’t repeat them.
Once the surface is clean and restored, I’ll re-season the griddle and cook bacon to test it out — proving it’s ready to get back to work!

✅ What you’ll learn:
Which tools work best for heavy rust removal
How to properly sand and clean the griddle surface
How to season your Blackstone after restoration
Common mistakes to avoid when restoring a griddle

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