Funny how the simple fix usually comes from somebody too tired to do it the hard way. I see this at home too, like how everyone bought fancy jar openers and then my grandmother pops the lid with a butter knife in two seconds. The old guys figured it out because they didn't have a better option, and half the time that is still the better option.

My buddy Dave did 8 heads on his Blackstone last month and swore the same thing, way faster and no foil mess. He said the sugars caramelize different when they sit right on the metal. Now he won't even turn the oven on for garlic anymore lol.

Normal wear on the machine itself usually stays with the owner, but you signed the paper.