UDS Paint Prepr and Painting

ajstrider · 04-13-2013, 11:17 AM

I have read a ton of UDS threads and built a few over the years. I would like to try and get a much better paint job on my next one. I get brand new drums from work so I don't do any burnout on them. They come painted black. Normally I get them sandblasted on the outside and then I use high temperature spray paint. They don't come out looking all that great. I see a lot of pictures of nice glossy paint jobs that look smooth and want to try for this look. Obviously sandblasting creates a very rough textured outside so I would like to skip this step. What kind of prep work and paint do you guys use to get such a nice finish on your UDS? I see a lot of people even mention that high temperature paint isn't really necessary. I am just curious about how to achieve a nicer looking UDS, maybe make a Pretty Drum Smoker instead?

J-Rod · 04-13-2013, 11:35 AM

Have you considered powder coating? Can't beat that stuff for durability.

BobBill · 04-13-2013, 12:12 PM

Seems to me, after a bit of use, the exterior might become a little messed up, so why bother? Even stainless seems to get hairy?

Since you get them at work new, is best way to remove anti rust coating with a degreaser or heat?

foam2 · 04-13-2013, 12:13 PM

I was thinking about trying a spray on ceramic insulation like this one for my next UDS build.
http://www.lizardskin.com/car-ceramic-insulation.html

Bbq Bubba · 04-14-2013, 07:06 AM

Soooo.....why are you sandblasting and repainting???

The original finish will last just as long.

Johnny_Crunch · 04-14-2013, 08:26 AM

The heat of normal smoking will not hurt the factory finish. No reason to repaint them at all unless you want a different color.

ssbbqguy · 04-14-2013, 10:19 AM

I powder coat every one that we build. When we started we painted and every year sand and repaint. PC'ing eliminated that. But I never wanted anything ugly anyway. Steve.

04-13-2013, 11:17 AM	#1
ajstrider is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-02-12 Location: Kentucky	UDS Paint Prepr and Painting I have read a ton of UDS threads and built a few over the years. I would like to try and get a much better paint job on my next one. I get brand new drums from work so I don't do any burnout on them. They come painted black. Normally I get them sandblasted on the outside and then I use high temperature spray paint. They don't come out looking all that great. I see a lot of pictures of nice glossy paint jobs that look smooth and want to try for this look. Obviously sandblasting creates a very rough textured outside so I would like to skip this step. What kind of prep work and paint do you guys use to get such a nice finish on your UDS? I see a lot of people even mention that high temperature paint isn't really necessary. I am just curious about how to achieve a nicer looking UDS, maybe make a Pretty Drum Smoker instead? __________________ Weber Summit Charcoal Grill and 22” WSM. Former user of pellet grills and XL BGE

04-13-2013, 11:35 AM	#2
J-Rod is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-15-12 Location: Irish Hills, MI	Have you considered powder coating? Can't beat that stuff for durability. __________________ Okie Joe offset, UDS, Akorn, Weber Kettles, I'm JD.

04-14-2013, 07:06 AM	#5
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi.	Soooo.....why are you sandblasting and repainting??? The original finish will last just as long. __________________ 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

04-14-2013, 08:26 AM	#6
Johnny_Crunch Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-03-10 Location: Cypress TX	The heat of normal smoking will not hurt the factory finish. No reason to repaint them at all unless you want a different color. __________________ J Crunch

04-13-2013, 12:12 PM	#3
BobBill Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-11-13 Location: Winona, MN	Seems to me, after a bit of use, the exterior might become a little messed up, so why bother? Even stainless seems to get hairy? Since you get them at work new, is best way to remove anti rust coating with a degreaser or heat?

04-13-2013, 12:13 PM	#4
foam2 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-02-11 Location: chicago, illinois	I was thinking about trying a spray on ceramic insulation like this one for my next UDS build. http://www.lizardskin.com/car-ceramic-insulation.html

04-14-2013, 10:19 AM	#7
ssbbqguy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-09-07 Location: carthage,mo.	I powder coat every one that we build. When we started we painted and every year sand and repaint. PC'ing eliminated that. But I never wanted anything ugly anyway. Steve.