Wrapping split heat deflectors

[Oregon Duck]

Is it a disadvantage to wrap the two split heat deflectors in aluminum foil before I start a cook on my KJ Classic? I find it helps with clean up after the cook. I am just concerned that wrapping in foil may effect my cook or harm the deflectors in some way. What does everyone think? Thanks in advance......The Duck

[Attjack]

I always wrap mine on my Primo. I don't think there are any negatives to wrapping them.

[scottranda]

Almost always wrap in my KJ. Just helps with clean up. No negative effects.

[Oak Smoke]

I haven’t on my KJ classic and they are so messy. I’m wrapping the ones on my new Big Joe every time I use them. I’ve found that if I stand them up at the edge when I do a high temp burn to clean my classic they come out clean, but discolored.

[hoovarmin]

The first use I did not, which made them filthy. I keep them wrapped up now. Can't imagine any disadvantage to doing so.

[jfmorris]

Add me to the wrapped deflector camp. I didn't the first use, and got a lot of crud on them. Sure you can burn it off with high heat, but its easier and conserves fuel if you just wrap in foil.

[Texas Larry]

Don’t see any disadvantages, but I’m not bothered by gunk on mine. I just turn the hunky side down before the next burn. Gets them clean enough for me until the next high heat clean burn.