Rusty fire box

[SmokerCoach82]

What do all of you do prevent side fireboxes from rusting????

 

[sawhorseray]

I got rid of my offset last year. I used to use a coat or two of high heat spray paint affer a little sanding and steel wool. RAY

https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-248903-Automotive-12-Ounce-Degree/dp/B003CT4AKC/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=high%2Bheat%2Bspray%2Bpaint&qid=1682267572&sr=8-4&th=1

 

[civilsmoker]

The above or wipe it down with canola oil before your next use and season it. Then just wipe it down before/after each use....

 

[chopsaw]

Been a long time since I had one , but I used to do like Ray . I used a sanding sponge because it would flex to the contour of the metal and was a bit easier on the fingers . No wire brush . The bristles are softer than the metal on the smoker . If deposits get left behind , you rusting becomes worse . Then used the spray bomb he posted .

I then started sanding and wiping with oil like mentioned in post 3 .

 

[SmokerCoach82]

Thank you all for the tips. Great people on this forum. THANK YOU AGAIN!!!

 

[bill1]

Mild Brass brushing--steel wirebrush too damaging--then spray paint. High temp if I have it but I don't sweat it. Spray cooking oil on inside.