Liner Removal

BamaRambler · 08-04-2011, 10:53 AM

Has anybody tried just sanding the liner out without doing a Burnout? If so. What is the best process?
If i have to use a weed burner, would not too intense of heat work to remove the liner without damaging the exterior paint?
I just acquired some barrels and they are painted white and look good. I want to keep the white exterior because of the paint scheme i want to do.

Rick T · 08-04-2011, 10:57 AM

If that is the direction you wish to go, use a grinder with a wire wheel.

Or you could use one of the flap sanding discs, they have those at Home Depot.

But you are missing out on a nice fire side evening with beer and hot dogs.

pman777 · 08-04-2011, 11:41 AM

What color is the liner?

And I would imagine there is liner paint within the seams, particularly the bottom crimp seams, that you won't be able to sand out.

ssbbqguy · 08-04-2011, 11:56 AM

It does not take that long to hand sand the outside and paint. Find a good place, some quality supplies and get after it. A palm type sander will help greatly. On the inside, should you decide to go forward, you can find a sandblaster that will save lots of hassle and effort. Steve.

Chopjaw · 08-04-2011, 02:53 PM

Why not take to someplace to have them sand blast the inside of the barrel? Seems like a way easier method than doing by hand in your garage. Unless you like to do it that way.

sent from phone.

Team DD · 08-04-2011, 03:51 PM

What kind of paint is the outside of the barrel painted with? If it is not high heat paint then the first time you set a fire in there to season your smoker the white paint will peel off.

billjesstaylor · 08-04-2011, 07:33 PM

I tried to go that route and not burn. Started sanding and was tough going. Decided to burn for fun. Then tried sanding and came out much easier. I used my angle grinder with a blue stripping pad. Its made by Norton and is called Rapid Strip. I did have to use a few for the inside and out because they wear out after a while. But I was happy with them. They are sold at Fleet Farm and Home Depot.

BamaRambler · 08-05-2011, 04:03 PM

The Liner is Tan. The exteror white paint seems to be several coats thick. It may or may not be high heat paint. I'm trying not to have to repaint it. If i sand the inside, why couldn't a weed burner be used on the seams.
I'll try sanding the lower portion and weed burn the bottom seam, plus that will help indicate if ther exterior paint is high heat or not. If that don't work then i guess i'll do a full blown burn out and repaint.
Thanks for ya'll input.

Norcoredneck · 08-05-2011, 05:01 PM

Easiest way to remove a liner is toss the barrel and get a good one. Compare the cost of a new clean drum vs your time, health and savings on the grub you will be cooking and tell me how much you saved by removing the liner.

JMSetzler · 08-05-2011, 08:49 PM

I'd be willing to bet that this cup brush on an angle grinder would remove about anything in its path. I picked up an angle grinder today and bought one of these to go with it...

http://www.lowes.com/pd_77591-70-DW4...3D2&facetInfo=

Wampus · 08-06-2011, 10:20 AM

I had a barrel sandblasted recently. They did the whole thing inside and out for $25. They were gonna just do the inside for $20. I've seen folks on here that got it done for a LOT less $. Check with a local sandblaster and see what they can do. No mess (at least not yours).

Bbq Bubba · 08-06-2011, 12:31 PM

Liner schminer, powerwash, season and enjoy.

YMMV.

08-04-2011, 10:53 AM	#1
BamaRambler On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-28-09 Location: Alabaster, Alabama	Liner Removal Has anybody tried just sanding the liner out without doing a Burnout? If so. What is the best process? If i have to use a weed burner, would not too intense of heat work to remove the liner without damaging the exterior paint? I just acquired some barrels and they are painted white and look good. I want to keep the white exterior because of the paint scheme i want to do. __________________ Brian, Good o'le Charcoal Grill, Campfire Cooking, UDS(2)

08-04-2011, 02:53 PM	#5
Chopjaw On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-30-11 Location: Henderson NV	Why not take to someplace to have them sand blast the inside of the barrel? Seems like a way easier method than doing by hand in your garage. Unless you like to do it that way. sent from phone. __________________ Humphreys Battle Box, Blaz'n Grill Works Gridiron Pellet, Smooth sided UDS, Old Country offset

08-05-2011, 04:03 PM	#8
BamaRambler On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-28-09 Location: Alabaster, Alabama	The Liner is Tan. The exteror white paint seems to be several coats thick. It may or may not be high heat paint. I'm trying not to have to repaint it. If i sand the inside, why couldn't a weed burner be used on the seams. I'll try sanding the lower portion and weed burn the bottom seam, plus that will help indicate if ther exterior paint is high heat or not. If that don't work then i guess i'll do a full blown burn out and repaint. Thanks for ya'll input. __________________ Brian, Good o'le Charcoal Grill, Campfire Cooking, UDS(2)

08-05-2011, 05:01 PM	#9
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca.	Easiest way to remove a liner is toss the barrel and get a good one. Compare the cost of a new clean drum vs your time, health and savings on the grub you will be cooking and tell me how much you saved by removing the liner. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

08-05-2011, 08:49 PM	#10
JMSetzler Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-25-11 Location: Valdese, NC Name/Nickname : John	I'd be willing to bet that this cup brush on an angle grinder would remove about anything in its path. I picked up an angle grinder today and bought one of these to go with it... http://www.lowes.com/pd_77591-70-DW4...3D2&facetInfo= __________________ [URL="http://facebook.com/mancavemeals"]http://facebook.com/mancavemeals[/URL]

08-04-2011, 10:57 AM	#2
Rick T Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-02-10 Location: Mount Vernon, ME	If that is the direction you wish to go, use a grinder with a wire wheel. Or you could use one of the flap sanding discs, they have those at Home Depot. But you are missing out on a nice fire side evening with beer and hot dogs.

08-04-2011, 11:41 AM	#3
pman777 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-08-11 Location: Fayetteville, AR	What color is the liner? And I would imagine there is liner paint within the seams, particularly the bottom crimp seams, that you won't be able to sand out.

08-04-2011, 11:56 AM	#4
ssbbqguy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-09-07 Location: carthage,mo.	It does not take that long to hand sand the outside and paint. Find a good place, some quality supplies and get after it. A palm type sander will help greatly. On the inside, should you decide to go forward, you can find a sandblaster that will save lots of hassle and effort. Steve.

08-04-2011, 03:51 PM	#6
Team DD Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-16-11 Location: Trinity, NC	What kind of paint is the outside of the barrel painted with? If it is not high heat paint then the first time you set a fire in there to season your smoker the white paint will peel off.

08-04-2011, 07:33 PM	#7
billjesstaylor Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match. Join Date: 07-28-11 Location: Wausau, WI	I tried to go that route and not burn. Started sanding and was tough going. Decided to burn for fun. Then tried sanding and came out much easier. I used my angle grinder with a blue stripping pad. Its made by Norton and is called Rapid Strip. I did have to use a few for the inside and out because they wear out after a while. But I was happy with them. They are sold at Fleet Farm and Home Depot.

08-06-2011, 10:20 AM	#11
Wampus somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-05-09 Location: Mooresville, IN	I had a barrel sandblasted recently. They did the whole thing inside and out for $25. They were gonna just do the inside for $20. I've seen folks on here that got it done for a LOT less $. Check with a local sandblaster and see what they can do. No mess (at least not yours). __________________ [COLOR="Blue"][B]"Oh, I don’t reject Christ. I love Christ. It’s just that so many of you Christians are so unlike Christ." -Mahatma Gandhi[/B][/COLOR]

08-06-2011, 12:31 PM	#12
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi.	Liner schminer, powerwash, season and enjoy. YMMV. __________________ Owner of Bubba's BBQ & Catering L.L.C. Beer Snob I cook the #bestbrisketnorthoftexas. Get over it. #detroitporkmafia BBQ Person of the Year 2013

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