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Our Services
Re-Seasoning Process
The re-seasoning process can take from 10 days to two weeks with brilliant results!Â
Stripping
We will remove the old seasoning and rust from your vintage or contemporary cast iron skillet using an environmentally friendly process.
Rust Abatement Wash
This process involves removing the rust from your cast iron cookware. We use electrolysis first in some cases we use a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water, to finish a job.
Soap Wash/Rinse
After the rust abatement process, your skillet will be thoroughly washed in mild soap and water to remove any of the acidic vinegar. This is the only time you will ever use soap on a cast iron skillet!
The Skillet Bake
Here is where things heat up!
Heated Oven Drying
After the skillet is washed and cleaned of all carbon residue, rust, and soap, it is then dried in a 500-degree oven for 20 minutes to prepare it for re-seasoning with our Skillet Doctor Salve.
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Re-Seasoning
We use our exclusive Skillet Doctor Salve to begin the polymerization process of your cast iron cookware. The skillet will have 3 coats of salve on the cooking surface, outside, and handle.
We feature Salute Santé Napa Valley cold pressed grape oil, Petaluma beeswax, and sunflower oil in our exclusive formula. Local ingredients make the difference.
We heat each piece for 20 minutes and then apply a coat of salve, then wipe off, repeat. After the third round, we let your skillet bake for 1 hour. Cools overnight.
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First Foods
Before your skillet is ready for prime time, we recommend cooking some fatty meat, poultry, or pan-roasted potatoes to get your skillet ready to rock. Once you do this, you are on your way to a lifelong appreciation of the benefits of cast iron cooking!
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Cost
The re-seasoning process starts at $125 per skillet. Skillets larger than a #10 (11.5") are $135. Lids are $35.
Any other roasters, griddles, or fryers, please email for a quote. A deposit of $80 is required to begin the process. We use Venmo, Square, and PayPal.
We charge a $25 minimum fee to pick up or deliver your completed cast iron piece.
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Shipping/Delivery
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Packing Instructions
You ship to us, we return for FREE!
We recommend UPS ground medium-sized boxes for shipping. Most 10-1/2" skillets should fit in a box 12x8x6". Make sure to wrap your skillet well in bubble wrap and cardboard before sending. Protect your handle! The Skillet Doctor is not responsible for damage upon receipt due to poor packing. We do make pickups in the Bay Area of San Francisco, Berkeley, Marin County, and Petaluma for a nominal fee based on zip codes
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Submitting a Re-Seasoning Request
When inquiring about your skillet, please include photos of the front, flip the pan over so we can see the mark on the back of the skillet for evaluation. We are happy to give you a FREE estimate when we see your photos!
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Turn-Around Time
Most skillets are completed within 21-28 business days from receipt. There are many times a skillet is not cleaning up quickly, and the process may be repeated, which will add time. We are in Northern California, and weather sometimes adds processing time.
The Skillet Doctor is not responsible or liable for cracked or damaged skillets upon receipt or found damaged after stripping. Appropriate compensation will be offered if needed.
Drop Off/Pick-Up
North Bay Pick Up in Petaluma
The Skillet Doctor now offers drop-off/pick-up service monthly in Petaluma at Tomasini Rex Ace Hardware! We thank Jeff and Gro Tomasini for the opportunity to partner with them. We will keep you up to date on PICK UP dates and times. Our normal pick-ups will be at the beginning of the month. Address: 313 B. Street, Petaluma, CA 94952 (707) 762-7355. You can purchase Skillet Doctor Seasoning Salve TM and Skillet Doctor Bamboo Cleaning Brush here too!
San Francisco Pick up
The Skillet Doctor has a San Francisco drop-off/pick-up location at LandLine Home 717 Valencia & 18th Street! We thank Tony Leo for working with us! It's great to be in the heart of the Mission District for a drop-off location! Look for Skillet Doctor Pop-Ups here too! Our normal pick-ups will be Thursdays. You can purchase Skillet Doctor Seasoning Salve and bamboo cleaning brushes here!
Berkeley/East Bay Pick Up
The Skillet Doctor has a Berkeley drop-off/pick-up location at The Filling Station, 2112 Vine Street near Shattuck. Thanks to Mandy for working with us! We appreciate our East Bay Peeps! Our normal pickups will be every other week as per the volume of drop-offs. You can purchase Skillet Doctor Seasoning Salve and Bamboo Cleaning Brushes here!
Drop Off Form
The form below makes it easy to identify your skillet when dropped off. Please fill out and especially include your name and contact info so we can reach you when your skillet is ready! Circle the location where you are dropping off, i.e., 717 Valencia Street. Print a copy and include it with your order.
Restoration Form
Include this form with your drop-off.
