Best paint for pits

N2Q · 01-02-2013, 09:01 AM

Does anyone know what paint the pro pit builders use? My old jambo had a texture to the paint that was real durable. Looking to paint an old stick burner...

Garrett · 01-02-2013, 09:56 AM

I use high heat automotive paint. Engine enamel and brake caliper paint is pretty durable. I quit using the grill paint.

pike51 · 01-02-2013, 10:17 AM

I've had luck with VHT paint produ cts from PJ1. Their "Flameproof" stuff is good up to 2000 degrees.

http://www.vhtpaint.com/index.jsp

They also have a high heat wrinkle finish coating.

harris92 · 01-02-2013, 10:18 AM

I use automotive header paint. It contains silica which provides a nice powder coated type of finish.

yakdung · 01-02-2013, 10:46 AM

I have yet to find a paint that lasts. I just let my UDS and offset go to their natural state.

ckelly · 01-02-2013, 01:51 PM

I'm in the middle of re-painting a smoker.
Used the VHT high heat spraypaint (2000° primer, 650° base coat and 2000° clear coat)

Looks SWEET so far but have yet to finish and do the seasoning/bake-in of the paint.

columbia1 · 01-02-2013, 02:12 PM

When I built my pit last winter i used Thermo-lux, it survived a full season and the firebox is still in perfect shape.

Pappy Q · 01-02-2013, 02:43 PM

Sherwin Williams Flame Control

N2Q · 01-02-2013, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Pappy Q

Sherwin Williams Flame Control

Does that come in an aerosol can?

Pappy Q · 01-02-2013, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by N2Q

Does that come in an aerosol can?

I don't think so but not sure.

01-02-2013, 09:01 AM	#1
N2Q Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-30-12 Location: North Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Best paint for pits Does anyone know what paint the pro pit builders use? My old jambo had a texture to the paint that was real durable. Looking to paint an old stick burner...

01-02-2013, 09:56 AM	#2
Garrett Take a breath! Join Date: 10-03-12 Location: Gastonia North Carolina Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use high heat automotive paint. Engine enamel and brake caliper paint is pretty durable. I quit using the grill paint. __________________ My arsenal, Stumps Clone, Two Modified offsets, open pit with grate and rotisserie,UDS, and a free to me Weber One Touch Silver 18.5" kettle

01-02-2013, 10:17 AM	#3
pike51 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 03-28-12 Location: Valdosta, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've had luck with VHT paint produ cts from PJ1. Their "Flameproof" stuff is good up to 2000 degrees. http://www.vhtpaint.com/index.jsp They also have a high heat wrinkle finish coating. __________________ Chargriller Duo w SFB

01-02-2013, 10:18 AM	#4
harris92 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-05-11 Location: Alpharetta, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use automotive header paint. It contains silica which provides a nice powder coated type of finish. __________________ OK Joe's Longhorn & Vertical Roasting Oven, Brinkmann Cimmaron,'69,'73,'84,'89 Weber Kettle

01-02-2013, 02:12 PM	#7
columbia1 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-15-12 Location: Kalama Wa. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	When I built my pit last winter i used Thermo-lux, it survived a full season and the firebox is still in perfect shape. __________________ "Tombstone BBQ"-PNWBA-KCBS-Custom 72" reverse flow offset-WSM-Weber Elite-ECB

01-02-2013, 10:46 AM	#5
yakdung is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-12-10 Location: Houston, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have yet to find a paint that lasts. I just let my UDS and offset go to their natural state.

01-02-2013, 01:51 PM	#6
ckelly Got Wood. Join Date: 06-06-12 Location: Auburn, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm in the middle of re-painting a smoker. Used the VHT high heat spraypaint (2000° primer, 650° base coat and 2000° clear coat) Looks SWEET so far but have yet to finish and do the seasoning/bake-in of the paint.

01-02-2013, 02:43 PM	#8
Pappy Q Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-08-10 Location: Elk Creek, KY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sherwin Williams Flame Control