The firebox on my OC Brazos has a significant amount of rust on the outside, but the smoke chamber has none. I can only guess that this is due to the more intense heat of the firebox that perhaps affects the paint and possibly causes more moisture to be rendered from the air.
In any case, I'd like your advice about how to remove the rust and repaint the firebox exterior. Has anyone done this? Can you share results and procedures?
In any case, I'd like your advice about how to remove the rust and repaint the firebox exterior. Has anyone done this? Can you share results and procedures?