Building first UDS - Rusty barrel?

chef solon · 11-25-2012, 02:59 PM

Help!

So I have a barrel - it's been out in the rain (got it from a buddy who had it sitting out). The metal seems to be in good shape with the exception of the rust - if I use a high heat rustoleum style paint will I still be ok to cook in this barrel - or should I just start again?

Should I take a grinding wheel and clean it up some before I mess with it too much? Etc Etc help w/ details and thoughts please.

Thanks!

TeamGreene · 11-25-2012, 03:16 PM

When I did mine I didn't have rust but I wanted to make sure that it was clean of any residue after I burned it out I had it sandblasted inside and out.

jrn · 11-25-2012, 04:10 PM

If its rust on the outside its no prob. Clean and paint w/high temp. However if its rust on the inside, then knock it of with a grinder with a cup brush or wire wheel. Then season. But do NOT paint the inside! :)

chef solon · 11-25-2012, 04:22 PM

Thank you! I knew not to paint the inside, just wasn't sure how clean to get it before seasoning. I'll grind it down with a brush and go from there. Thank you much!

razrbakcrzy · 11-28-2012, 01:28 PM

just knock of any loose stuff and spray with canola oil or what you prefer...

Wh1skey6 · 11-29-2012, 08:20 AM

Vinegar works amazing on surface rust. I knocked down the loose stuff with a rubber mallet. Then I used a drag and drenched the sides. Let it sit and wipe away.

flyingbassman5 · 11-29-2012, 12:50 PM

As already mentioned, grind the inside with a wire wheel down to bare metal. Then just run a few foodless cooks with a hot fire to season the inside. Spray with cooking oil before hand and let cook for 3-4 hours. Repeat 2 or 3 times and you oughta be good.

11-25-2012, 02:59 PM	#1
chef solon Found some matches. Join Date: 06-02-12 Location: Commerce, TX	Building first UDS - Rusty barrel? Help! So I have a barrel - it's been out in the rain (got it from a buddy who had it sitting out). The metal seems to be in good shape with the exception of the rust - if I use a high heat rustoleum style paint will I still be ok to cook in this barrel - or should I just start again? Should I take a grinding wheel and clean it up some before I mess with it too much? Etc Etc help w/ details and thoughts please. Thanks!

11-25-2012, 04:10 PM	#3
jrn Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-30-12 Location: Quitman, Ms	If its rust on the outside its no prob. Clean and paint w/high temp. However if its rust on the inside, then knock it of with a grinder with a cup brush or wire wheel. Then season. But do NOT paint the inside! :) __________________ UDS, mini wsm, 22.5" weber kettle

11-28-2012, 01:28 PM	#5
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11-29-2012, 08:20 AM	#6
Wh1skey6 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 10-31-12 Location: Spokane, WA	Vinegar works amazing on surface rust. I knocked down the loose stuff with a rubber mallet. Then I used a drag and drenched the sides. Let it sit and wipe away. __________________ Whiskey makes everything better.

11-29-2012, 12:50 PM	#7
flyingbassman5 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-26-12 Location: Saint Louis MO	As already mentioned, grind the inside with a wire wheel down to bare metal. Then just run a few foodless cooks with a hot fire to season the inside. Spray with cooking oil before hand and let cook for 3-4 hours. Repeat 2 or 3 times and you oughta be good. __________________ 18" OTS, 22" OTG, SJ Silver, Cimarron Offset, Coleman Bullet, PBC, UDS, QMaster ATC

11-25-2012, 03:16 PM	#2
TeamGreene Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 01-15-11 Location: Apple Valley, CA	When I did mine I didn't have rust but I wanted to make sure that it was clean of any residue after I burned it out I had it sandblasted inside and out.

11-25-2012, 04:22 PM	#4
chef solon Found some matches. Join Date: 06-02-12 Location: Commerce, TX	Thank you! I knew not to paint the inside, just wasn't sure how clean to get it before seasoning. I'll grind it down with a brush and go from there. Thank you much!