Pit paint?

[brute]

Quick question. My pit's needing a fresh coat of high temp paint. I've used rustoleum in the past but was wondering what everyone else uses or do you let nature take its toll? Been thinking about having it powder coated. I look forward to hearing from you.

Stephen

 

[SonnyE]

High Temp Rustolum flat black for me.
On wood stoves I've used Stove Black.

 

[73saint]

Thanks for the tip on Stove Black. Hadn’t heard of it. There’s a spot on my firebox id like to touch up...

 

[SonnyE]

Thanks for the tip on Stove Black. Hadn’t heard of it. There’s a spot on my firebox id like to touch up...

Wear disposable gloves...
Oh, and don't rub your nose no matter how much it itches. You'll wind up looking like your dog.... :confused:

 

[ghostguy6]

Powder coat is not very heat resistant over 450*f. It begins to soften and will eventually melt away. I cant speak for the Rustoleum as I have never used it for a firebox. So far the best high temperature paint I have used was Carboline Thermaline 4700. Its an industrial grade epoxy so it may be a little overkill.

 

[ritchierich]

PAM!!! after each use on my lang stick burner! No paint. Keep it oiled

 

[73saint]

I do the Pam thing and it does work. I have no rust, just one particular area I guess due to so much use/heat, looks a little dull.

 

[jbellard]

Walmart also has engine header paint that is good up to 2,000 degrees. I bought a can of that for some touch ups.
Should be good.

 

[phatbac]

PAM!!! after each use on my lang stick burner! No paint. Keep it oiled

I have also used mineral oil. it works really well. Put it on every 4-6 smokes and no rust on the FB!

Happy Smoking,
phatbac (Aaron)

 

[SmokinAl]

I use Pam too!
So far so good!
Al

 

[ChuckEWil]

Oil of some sort will act as a barrier between the metal and the elements. Pam is an easy apply for my smoker. I will be painting the firebox just because of the heat it gets. I'm gonna use high temp rustoleum for it though.

 

[smokesontuesday]

I use High Temp Rustoleum Flat Black on the fire box to touch up exterior spots as need. Spray cooking oil for the interior of the firebox and cooking chamber.