ParanoidAndroid
Well-Known Member
Im getting down to the last step of my stand...paint. From what I've seen around here, the general concesus is the Rustoleum High Temp paint. There are a couple of versions of this:
1. BBQ Paint which is stable to 1200 degress and requires no curing
2. High Heat Paint which is stable to 2000 degrees. This requires a primer (which also has to be cured), and curing in certain increments (200, 400, 600 deg F or close to that).
The BBQ is said to be hit or miss for most. I've seen some say they had great results and some said it flaked off after one use.
Im thinking of two options:
1. Do the bottom part in 1200 deg black. Then, where the keggles sit, use the 2000 degree primer, cure it, then use the 2000 degree black paint. I have no access to a huge oven/kiln, so Im thinking about getting a piece of metal to sit on top, where the keggles go. It would be 1/8-1/4 inch thick. Then fire up all three burners, and use a laser temp gun to get the surface temps of the stand and adjust the burners as needed to hit the curing temps.
2. Do the same thing as 1, except do the whole stand in 2000 degree primer/paint. Go through the whole curing process, and whatever needs to be cured, will, and what doesnt get to the right temps doesnt matter. In short, the bottom wont be cured, but it doesnt have to be since its not taking a direct flame, but the top portion will.
Looking for some insight as to opinions/recomendations/experience/etc.
I also looked around for some type of industrial option. Sherwin williams had a high temp paint, but that division was sold to someone. I found a gallon of it at a local store, but it was 300 dollars. I also believe it was 1200 degree paint, but required curing.
Another one is FireFree. They have an interesting paint that acts as a fire barrier for your house and is stable up to 2000 deg, can be rolled, and is water based. They said it could be used on sheet metal, but didnt recomend it for my application.
I work in environmental and have contact with several facilities, but nothing promising looks to be available. One guy is still looking, so Ill update if he finds something.
1. BBQ Paint which is stable to 1200 degress and requires no curing
2. High Heat Paint which is stable to 2000 degrees. This requires a primer (which also has to be cured), and curing in certain increments (200, 400, 600 deg F or close to that).
The BBQ is said to be hit or miss for most. I've seen some say they had great results and some said it flaked off after one use.
Im thinking of two options:
1. Do the bottom part in 1200 deg black. Then, where the keggles sit, use the 2000 degree primer, cure it, then use the 2000 degree black paint. I have no access to a huge oven/kiln, so Im thinking about getting a piece of metal to sit on top, where the keggles go. It would be 1/8-1/4 inch thick. Then fire up all three burners, and use a laser temp gun to get the surface temps of the stand and adjust the burners as needed to hit the curing temps.
2. Do the same thing as 1, except do the whole stand in 2000 degree primer/paint. Go through the whole curing process, and whatever needs to be cured, will, and what doesnt get to the right temps doesnt matter. In short, the bottom wont be cured, but it doesnt have to be since its not taking a direct flame, but the top portion will.
Looking for some insight as to opinions/recomendations/experience/etc.
I also looked around for some type of industrial option. Sherwin williams had a high temp paint, but that division was sold to someone. I found a gallon of it at a local store, but it was 300 dollars. I also believe it was 1200 degree paint, but required curing.
Another one is FireFree. They have an interesting paint that acts as a fire barrier for your house and is stable up to 2000 deg, can be rolled, and is water based. They said it could be used on sheet metal, but didnt recomend it for my application.
I work in environmental and have contact with several facilities, but nothing promising looks to be available. One guy is still looking, so Ill update if he finds something.