The upgrade that changes the marks more than the barbecue does · review
A solid bare cast iron set for Weber Spirit, and the only grate here that publishes what it does not fit.
What we would actually buy The only grate here that tells you what it does NOT fit — not Genesis Silver A, not Genesis II LX — which on a replacement part is worth more than another twenty model numbers. It also claims bare iron will not rust, and publishes no care instructions.
“Not compatible with Genesis Silver A.” “did not fit Genesis II LX (incompatibility)”
The only incompatibilities published anywhere on this shelf.
That is worth more than another twenty model numbers, because a replacement part either fits or is useless — and a list of positives tells you nothing about the grill you own unless it happens to appear on it.
These two resolve exactly the cases a buyer would otherwise guess wrong. Genesis Silver A looks like Silver B and C. Genesis II LX looks like Genesis II.
And the listing names the Weber part numbers it replaces — 7638, 7525, 7527, 65619, 65906 — so you can check against the part in your hand rather than against a model name on a badge.
Direct Store on this shelf gives the matching advice: measure your original parts before ordering.
“They won’t chip or rust easily.”
Half of that is right. There is no coating on bare cast iron, so nothing can chip. That is a real advantage over the five porcelain-coated grates on this shelf, where a chip exposes bare metal and then rusts at the chip.
The other half is wrong, and the rest of this shelf shows it.
COGRICHBF — the only other bare-iron grate here — publishes a full routine for precisely this reason: never leave standing water on cast iron longer than 10 to 15 minutes; dry it immediately if washed; leave a film of cooking oil on it after every use.
KAMaster publishes six numbered anti-rust tips.
QuliMetal publishes none at all.
Bare cast iron is excellent, and it needs oiling. Treat these like a cast iron pan.
Solid cast iron grates outperform enamel-coated versions in heat retention, durability, and searing ability.
Taken as a claim about searing, that holds. Bare iron touches the food with no glass layer between it and the metal, so it transfers heat harder and marks darker.
What the five coated grates on this shelf offer instead is the inverse: food releases more easily, a brush cleans them without catching, and they do not rust.
So the decision is about habit, not performance: enamel for anyone who will not oil their grates, bare iron for anyone who will.
17.5 × 11.9 inches each, 17.5 × 23.8 as a set — published clearly, which several listings here do not manage.
At $39.99 that is 9.6 cents a square inch, third cheapest on this shelf behind Direct Store (6.8) and COGRICHBF (8.0), and well under the Weber Crafted set at 27.7.
No weight, so the casting thickness cannot be placed against the grates that publish one — EasiBBQ 18.1 grams per square inch, Broil King 16.8, Weber Crafted 15.6, Aura 10.0.
No care instructions, which on bare iron is the omission that matters.
No warranty. True of all ten grates here.
On sale at around $40 on the American Amazon store at the time of checking.
Prices and availability are what Keepa reported on the date this page was updated; both move.
Prices quoted in this text were read on 4 October 2026. The live price is at the top of the page.
| Size | 17.5 × 11.9 in each; 17.5 × 23.8 in as a set — about 417 sq in |
|---|---|
| Finish | Solid cast iron — bare, not enamel coated |
| Cost per square inch | $0.096 |
| Fits Weber Spirit 300 | E310, S310, E315, S315, E320, E330, S320, S330, plus Spirit 700 and Weber 900 |
| Fits Spirit II | E-310, S-310, SP-310, SP-330, and the LX 300 series |
| Fits Genesis | Silver B/C, Gold B/C (2002+), Genesis 1000–3500, Genesis Platinum (2000–2010) |
| Also fits | Weber SmokeFire EX4 and EX6 pellet grills; GS4 cooking systems |
| DOES NOT FIT | Genesis Silver A, and Genesis II LX — the only incompatibilities published on this shelf |
| Replaces Weber parts | 7638, 7525, 7527, 65619, 65906 |
| Model numbers | 45010001, 46510001, 47510001, 46810001 and more |
| The maker’s claim | Solid cast iron outperforms enamel-coated versions in heat retention, durability and searing |
| Care instructions | None published — see the FAQ |
| Weight | Not published by the maker |
| Warranty | Not published by the maker |
| Amazon reference | B07KXG9QM6 |
| EAN | 0639631186830 |
Because a replacement part either fits or is useless, and a list of positives cannot tell you about the model you own unless it happens to appear. QuliMetal is the only listing on this shelf that publishes a negative: "Not compatible with Genesis Silver A" and "(non-Genesis, did not fit Genesis II LX (incompatibility))". Those two sentences will save more wasted orders than the forty Charbroil numbers on the Direct Store listing, because they resolve exactly the cases a buyer would otherwise guess at — Genesis Silver A looks like Silver B and C, and Genesis II LX looks like Genesis II. It also names the Weber part numbers it replaces — 7638, 7525, 7527, 65619, 65906 — which lets you check against the part you are holding rather than against a model name.
No — and this is the one claim on the page to set aside. QuliMetal writes that its grates "won’t chip or rust easily". Half of that is right: there is no coating on bare cast iron, so nothing can chip. The other half is wrong in a way the rest of this shelf demonstrates. COGRICHBF, the other bare-iron grate here, publishes a full routine for exactly this reason: never leave standing water on it for more than 10 to 15 minutes, dry it immediately if washed, and leave a film of cooking oil on it after every use. KAMaster publishes six numbered anti-rust tips. QuliMetal publishes none at all. Bare cast iron is excellent and it needs oiling. Treat it as you would a cast iron pan.
For searing, yes, and QuliMetal’s own words are a fair statement of the case: solid cast iron grates "outperform enamel-coated versions in heat retention, durability, and searing ability" and "deliver even heat across the entire surface, locking in juices and leaving bold sear marks". Bare iron touches the food directly with no glass layer between, so it transfers heat harder. Five grates on this shelf are porcelain-coated — Direct Store, Aura, EasiBBQ, Broil King and both Weber Crafted sets — and their advantage is the inverse: food releases more easily, a brush cleans them without catching, and they do not rust. The honest decision is about habit rather than performance: enamel for people who will not oil their grates, bare iron for people who will.
Close prices, same category: comparable cookware and knives. We keep only the specifications all of them publish, because a column with gaps compares nothing.
| Model | Price | Size | Finish | Cost per square inch | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QuliMetal QM-EU-KAOW-CG | $40 | 17.5 × 11.9 in each; 17.5 × 23.8 in as a set — about 417 sq in | Solid cast iron — bare, not enamel coated | $0.096 | Not published by the maker |
| EasiBBQ DGO-Grate | $40 | 15.8 × 10.5 in each — about 332 sq in in total | Polished porcelain-coated cast iron, stated to prevent sticking | $0.120 | 6019 g (212.3 oz) |
| COGRICHBF G13 | $36 | 17 × 13-1/4 in each; 17 × 26-1/2 in total — about 450 sq in | Matte cast iron — bare, not coated | $0.080 | Not published by the maker |
| Direct Store DC121 | $32 | 16-7/8 × 9-5/16 in each; 16-7/8 × 27-15/16 in total — about 472 sq in | Polished porcelain-coated cast iron | $0.068 — the lowest on this shelf | Not published by the maker |
A Weber Spirit 300 or Spirit II — the clearest fitment information on this shelf
Amazon reports what buyers took in the month before this page was last checked: at least 200.
The figure is a floor, rounded by Amazon, and read through Keepa — it says what buyers picked, not what a maker claims.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for cookware and kitchen knives and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
A 21.5 in round cast iron cooking grate 0.5 in deep for 22 in kettle grills, with a porcelain enamel coating, for Weber Kettle, RecTeq Bullseye and barrel grills
A 21.5 in round cast iron grate for a 22-inch kettle, at 3629 g (128 oz) — the lightest casting here.
Best for: A 22-inch Weber kettle, if you want one solid casting rather than two half-moons
≈ $80
One porcelain-coated cast iron cooking grid, 17.5 × 6.17 in, reversible with a pointed side for searing marks and a concave side to channel juices, for Baron 300/400/500 (2013+) and Crown 300/400/500 (2012+)
A reversible porcelain-coated grid — pointed for sear marks, concave to vaporize the juices.
Best for: A Broil King Baron or Crown, where the reversible faces are worth buying several of
≈ $21
A 2-pack of matte cast iron cooking grates, 17 × 13-1/4 in each and 17 × 26-1/2 in in total, for Nexgrill, Charbroil, Expert Grill, Cuisinart, Kenmore, Members Mark, Uberhaus, Uniflame and K-Mart grills
Two matte bare cast iron grates totaling 450 square inches, with a published standing-water limit.
Best for: A Nexgrill or Expert Grill, for anyone willing to oil the grates after every cook
≈ $36
Prices quoted in these summaries are dated readings. The live price is shown next to each product.
