Paint

  • Some of the links on this forum allow SMF, at no cost to you, to earn a small commission when you click through and make a purchase. Let me know if you have any questions about this.
SMF is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

craig chamberlain

Smoking Fanatic
Original poster
Dec 6, 2007
357
14
Springfield, MO.
I'm sure this question has been asked before but I don't have the time to read all the posts tonight.
I have someone in a body shop who is willing to give me some 55 gal. drums free that had car paint in them, my question is can I burn out the paint and will it be safe enough for smoking?
If I want the drums I have to get them tomorrow morning, the price is right but it's a matter of is it safe.
I'm thinking it is but would like to hear from someone who knows more about it.
thanks,
Craig
 
You will want to see if the drum has the dreaded liner. Liners can be hard to remove. Take a look at this http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...=dreaded+liner

Hope this helps. From what I have read most drums that didnt have poison in them can be burned out and rendered harmless. You will definitely want to burn out a drum that has had paint in it very well.
 
It varies by type of paint and solvent, but in general burning (or attempting to burn) paint is one of the best way to release the worst chemicals and fumes possible into the air.

I would strongly advise against it, as someone who used to work in the paint industry.
 
SmokingMeatForums.com is reader supported and as an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases.

Latest posts

Hot Threads

Clicky