Removal of grease/smoke buildup on Kamado Joe vent.

[Lolly]

my top vent is sticking in spite of repeated cleanings. I want to get it back to the metal. Any product out there that would dissolve this buildup?

 

[Lolly]

Well I took it apart and soaked it in hot soapy water, scraped the thickest buildup off with a wood chisel, and scrubbed the rest with a BBQ wire brush and a stainless steel scrubber.
Worked fine, but if there is a product (not varsol) that would dissolve this stuff off, (available in Canada) let me know please.

 

[tropics]

Well I took it apart and soaked it in hot soapy water, scraped the thickest buildup off with a wood chisel, and scrubbed the rest with a BBQ wire brush and a stainless steel scrubber.
Worked fine, but if there is a product (not varsol) that would dissolve this stuff off, (available in Canada) let me know please.

I am not in Canada I used Awesome it is sold in a dollar store

My glass window before

After

It smells but it is safe I used Vinegar to remove smell
Richie