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    Thermometer for Brinkmann Smoker

    Ah, good to know. When these eventually give out I'll probably do that.
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    Thermometer for Brinkmann Smoker

    I believe one of the bowls we found on eBay and the other bowl/grates were from Grill Parts America. Since Brinkmann is out of business you aren't getting any factory-fresh parts, the ones we got were either never used or lightly used. Ceramic coating is still intact. As for cost, the charcoal...
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    Thermometer for Brinkmann Smoker

    Two months and a spray paint shortage later, it's finally done. Went with 2000 degree Engine Enamel paint, while the curing wasn't totally accurate we made it work, zero paint peeling/overheating. Not pictured are new bowls and grates. First some before pics, the bowls had rusted out and the...
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    Thermometer for Brinkmann Smoker

    Saw some stuff that looks convincing. Will follow up with before/after pics when we tackle it, whether that's this weekend or next. Thanks everyone for your help!!
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    Thermometer for Brinkmann Smoker

    Perhaps the previous owners sprayed over what was once black...wish I had what they used lol
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    Thermometer for Brinkmann Smoker

    Will do! If we find the paint we want there's a chance we could get around to it soon, will take plenty of before/after pics and post them here.
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    Thermometer for Brinkmann Smoker

    Didn't buy ours new, but it looks like it hasn't been modified. Got it at some thrift sale for 5 bucks a decade or so ago, it's red. Some surface rust but the metal is in good shape, the bowls were the real problem (managed to find some on ebay). Will look into the Engine Enamel paint.
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    Thermometer for Brinkmann Smoker

    Anyone have experience with that brake caliper paint or similar ones designed for engines? I saw one made for engines (Rustoleum) and it went up to 2000 degrees, apparently a curing process is required so it doesn't just melt right off upon first use. Since this isn't something we can really do...
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    Thermometer for Brinkmann Smoker

    This doesn't relate to the thermometer, but we're also looking for the proper paint to paint our smoker. I heard that Rustoleum High Heat Ultra is the best paint for this, but they do not make it in red. Does anyone know of any alternatives? Thanks
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    Thermometer for Brinkmann Smoker

    Thanks guys!
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    Thermometer for Brinkmann Smoker

    Sorry if this is the wrong place for this, we have a Brinkmann vertical smoker we're in the process of restoring, and for novelty's sake, we're looking to get a new warm/ideal/hot thermometer to put on the lid, as the one currently on there is stained and filled with water. I've seen people...
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