Suggested High Temp Paint?

[BBQ Warlock]

Greetings SMF, and Happy Friday!!!

I posted about some peeling paint on the lid of the FireBox on my new OK Joe Highland:
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/...ing-process-ok-joe-highland-help#post_1564017

In that discussion, it was mentioned that the paint that OK Joe uses is not a good quality. I am looking for some suggestions for a high quality Heat Resistant Paint suitable to use on the outside of a Charcoal/Wood Smoker.

From being involved in this forum for a short time I see that there is a lot of experience here, and I am hoping that you great people will be willing to share some of your experience/knowledge.

Cheers,

Morgan.

 

[hardcookin]

I think a lot of people use Rustoleum high heat - ultra paint. The ultra has a bit of a gloss to it.
I always had some problems keeping paint on my OJ firebox.

 

[delbbq]

   Engine block paint..!!

 

[BBQ Warlock]

 
   Engine block paint..!!

Greetings DelBBQ, is there a specific brand that is better than others for Engine Block Paint?

 

[BBQ Warlock]

Thanks Hardcookin, I'll look into it! :)

 

[wichita chief]

Instead of engine paint you would be better off using high heat exhaust paint. Like VHT found at auto parts store. My can says it's good to 2000 deg. I have painted exhaust manifolds with it and it seems to hold up. VHT Flameproof Coating. Engine paint is only good to 500-600 degrees generally. 

 

[BBQ Warlock]

 
Instead of engine paint you would be better off using high heat exhaust paint. Like VHT found at auto parts store. My can says it's good to 2000 deg. I have painted exhaust manifolds with it and it seems to hold up. VHT Flameproof Coating. Engine paint is only good to 500-600 degrees generally. 

The only VHT I could find on Amazon was in metallic colors:

But I did find this 2,000 Degree Exhaust in black:

I'll keep my eyes open in my local auto stores.

Thanks Wichita Chief!

 

[wichita chief]

VHT SP102 Flameproof Coating flat black. $14.38 on Amazon. Paint for a fireplace would work also. I bought some from my fireplace dealer to touch up my insert. I can't find that paint in my mess. I have used the VHT on heddars and liked it. That's probably what I'd use on my OKJ when I touch it up.