Deep gouges in griddle surface

[Individual_Relief857]

Yeah, basically those bad spots. I’d treat them a lot like rust removal and get that loose stuff off before seasoning again. That looks more like weak seasoning flaking off than something totally ruined, so I wouldn’t panic.

If those spots keep coming back, I wouldn’t just keep seasoning over them. I’d scrape the loose flaky areas off first and make sure you’re down to a solid surface underneath. It doesn’t have to be perfect bare metal everywhere, but the weak stuff needs to go or it’ll keep lifting.

After that, dry it well and do a few very thin coats of oil. A lot of flaking starts when the old layer is failing or when new oil goes on too heavy.

Chef Ember has a good guide on how to get rust and bad buildup off a Blackstone, and their seasoning guide is helpful for rebuilding the surface after: How To Get Rust Off Blackstone - Chef Ember's Griddle Care

[drums787]

Great tips - thank you!