A brand-new quartz banger has manufacturing residue and oils on it from production. Seasoning removes that gunk so your first dabs taste clean — and it helps the quartz last longer. It takes about five minutes. Here's how.
Why season a banger?
Skipping this step means your first few dabs can taste like metal or chemicals, and residue left on the quartz can degrade the surface faster. Seasoning burns off and rinses away that residue and primes the quartz for cleaner flavor.
How to season a quartz banger, step by step
- Heat it. With a torch, heat the banger until it glows red. Let it cool completely.
- Repeat 2–3 times. Each heat-and-cool cycle burns off more residue.
- Quench (optional). Some users dip the hot banger in room-temp water to help clean it — skip this on thin or fragile quartz, since thermal shock can crack it.
- Wipe & rinse. Swab the inside with isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab, then rinse with water and let it dry.
- Season with concentrate. Do one low-temp dab and let the oil coat the bucket — many dabbers say this final step primes the surface for flavor.
Keep it clean after seasoning
Swab the banger while it's still warm after each dab and it'll stay seasoned for a long time. For deeper cleans, our cleaning supplies handle built-up reclaim. A carb cap and insert also help you dab low and keep the quartz cleaner.
FAQ
Do I really need to season a new banger?
Yes — it removes production residue for cleaner flavor and longer quartz life, and it only takes a few minutes.
Should I quench my banger in water?
Only thick, durable quartz, and even then it's optional. Thermal shock can crack thinner bangers — when in doubt, skip it.
How often do I re-season?
Just once when it's new. After that, swab while warm and clean regularly to keep it in shape.
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