Too hot?

[JacksonsDad]

OK, I am a little behind on this, but I have to ask a question. After my first burn, where my temps were a little rollar coaster, the paint on top of my fireboz bubbled and peeled. It was raining, so some rust quickly appeared. I have scoured it down with steel wool and will be applyng a coat of black bbq paint. Has anyone else had this problem? I do remember that I took my heat shield out and set it on top of the firebox for a sec as I moved things around and this is where it seems to have blistered. Did the heat from the top cause this? Am I taking the correct steps to fix it?

[brdbbq]

It will probaly happen again but to answer your question. yes

[BBQchef33]

it'll happen again.. and again.. and again.. and again....

I keep a spray bottle of vegtable oil around and spray the top whenever i remember. Gave up paiting it for the most part cause it just peels again.. keep the sides painted though. Top i just blast with oil after every cook. Every once in aq while i hit it with a wire wheel and then some 1300 degree paint, but it eventually peels again.

[brdbbq]

Site Administrator and
Grand PooBah
Northeast Chapter.


I forgot how bad your typing is.

[willkat98]

I never bother repainting, just reoiling like Phil suggests.

Keep them hinges greased with oil too.

And the paint will all come out of the inside in a cook or 2 as well (in the firebox)

[Solidkick]

I know it troubles you to have rust on your buddy, but it's just one of those things in life. For your smoker buddy, theres oil and paint. The other buddy, you'll need to see a Dr. for in about 30 years. :mrgreen:

[spicewine]

It is possible to insulate your existing fire box with a ceramic blanket 1/2 inch thick and a thin shell of 16ga. steel. Not only will you not have to re-paint, but you will maintain temps. during bad weather and use less fuel. Just a suggestion. I have done 3 for people and so far have had good response. Depends alot on what you have to work with.

[MrSmoker]

It is possible to insulate your existing fire box with a ceramic blanket 1/2 inch thick and a thin shell of 16ga. steel. Not only will you not have to re-paint, but you will maintain temps. during bad weather and use less fuel. Just a suggestion. I have done 3 for people and so far have had good response. Depends alot on what you have to work with.Where can i buy the ceramic blanket material?

[The_Kapn]

Stacey,

The guys have given you the right answer.

Bandera 101 gives a full answer: :lol:
The paint on the firebox will peel or blister. Not may peel, but will peel. It may peel on the first burn while seasoning, and if not, it will next time. Get over this fast. You won’t win the battle of keeping your firebox looking new. Buy a can of hi heat rustoleum and touch it up every once in a while. A little steel wool or fine sandpaper a quick spray paint takes 10 minutes and protects it. Also, keep a spray bottle of vegetable oil handy with your supplies. After cooking, spraying the firebox while its warm will also offer some lasting protection. Spray the hinges down regularly and well. Dry hinges have been know to freeze up after a week or 2 of non use or wet weather.

I keep a can of generic PAM in the smoker and just hit it after each cook and whenever I walk by in-between.
Just hose it down good before you put the cover on and it will be fine!
"Character Coating" :lol:

TIM/DAD

[BBQchef33]

Site Administrator and
Grand PooBah
Northeast Chapter.


I forgot how bad your typing is.


aint nothin wrong there.. .i think?? is there??

[Neil]

It is possible to insulate your existing fire box with a ceramic blanket 1/2 inch thick and a thin shell of 16ga. steel. Not only will you not have to re-paint, but you will maintain temps. during bad weather and use less fuel. Just a suggestion. I have done 3 for people and so far have had good response. Depends alot on what you have to work with.Where can i buy the ceramic blanket material?

Ditto what Mr. Smoker said. It gets pretty cold and windy here on the Lake Michigan side.

[spicewine]

I get the ceramic blanket from one of my suppliers ( Mc Master Carr ) if you know of someone who can order for you in your area. If not contact me and I will order it for you and have it drop shipped to you. It really works great and will take up to 2500 degrees.

[willkat98]

Ditto what Mr. Smoker said. It gets pretty cold and windy here on the Lake Michigan side.

50 miles to the east of me.

[MrSmoker]

I get the ceramic blanket from one of my suppliers ( Mc Master Carr ) if you know of someone who can order for you in your area. If not contact me and I will order it for you and have it drop shipped to you. It really works great and will take up to 2500 degrees.Thanks Jay,i will try some insulation suppliers here and if i don't find it there's a McMaster-Carr in LA and i'll have it shipped from there.

[brdbbq]

Site Administrator and
Grand PooBah
Northeast Chapter.


I forgot how bad your typing is.


aint nothin wrong there.. .i think?? is there??

If it wasn't for the typo's I would forget who you are. :roll: Bite Me Let's Discuss

[jsn1511]

I had the top of my firebox peel because i was trying to warm up some wood chunk's on it. I stopped doing that and i spray the top every now and then, i haven't had it peel anymore since then. Also i have not had any paint peel inside the top of the firebox yet, you might need to spray some oil in there if it is peeling.