I got my new gold pans in today. I've read about "seasoning" or "preparing" new pan but there's a lot of people saying do this and other saying don't do this. Like using very lite sandpaper or Ajax powder. I know about using dish soap to clean the oils from manufactured process. Whats your guys thoughts and opinions on this topic.
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Like Tim said first wash real well using dawn dish soap, then a fine sand paper or scoop up some river gravel and sands, and then rub the gravel really good in the pans on all the surfaces. Do this rubbing for 5 to 10 minutes until the pan is roughed up real good. Then your pans should be ready to use.
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I don't worry about any sanding, I just use the dang thing.
I put my pans over a fire 'til they are a dark orange all over.
That burns off any oils and somewhat tempers the pan
and now they are more resistant to rust too.
JMHO,....
I use the scotch bright pad on mine and they do well. The green non stick cookware pad, if someone does not know. Hey it is possible. lol
I prefer course grit sand paper. 220 would be fine. Any micro burs that remain will quickly be stripped off in use.
I would use the fine because it will get more scratches when you use it the first time and so on and so on
I have done it to all my pans
I use river gravels and sand. Works for me in all my pans.
for me I like my pans scratched up big time I believe it helps hold that super small gold
Like Tim said first wash real well using dawn dish soap, then a fine sand paper or scoop up some river gravel and sands, and then rub the gravel really good in the pans on all the surfaces. Do this rubbing for 5 to 10 minutes until the pan is roughed up real good. Then your pans should be ready to use.