Building a BBQ pit need advice on paint.

Flying_Spaghetti_Monster · 11-18-2012, 04:27 PM

So I have been working on BBQ pit for some time now. My main chamber is 24" in diameter 3/8" wall thickness 3'3" long, and my fire box is 18" diameter, 1/2" wall thickness, and 3'2" long. With a 3" out flow. I am wondering what type of paint will work on it. I would love to paint it with the same color as smoking triggers BBQ's pit. How hot does it usually get on the outside of the with those wall thicknesses. Also what do you guys think about my fire box to main chamber dimensions?

Skidder · 11-18-2012, 04:32 PM

Just Google engine paint or engine enamel. Tons of colors out there.

Porcine Perfection · 11-18-2012, 05:30 PM

^^^^^ Like Skidder said.

3/8" thick! That must weigh a ton!

Flying_Spaghetti_Monster · 11-18-2012, 05:47 PM

Almost. When it is all said, and done it will weigh around 1000lbs. With that said no meth head will steal it for scrap metal :) lol But if your are going to build a pit why not go all out, and do it right. 55gal drum did not appeal to me.

dgolf4u · 11-18-2012, 07:43 PM

Isn't the fire box a little long? Just asking, but I thought there was a ratio where the fire box was about a third of the cooking chamber size.

columbia1 · 11-18-2012, 07:49 PM

Try Thermolux, http://www.stovepaint.com/ , I used it on my pit and was VERY happy with it!!

smootz · 11-19-2012, 08:56 AM

Are you OK with basic black? If so Rustoleum BBQ paint from Lowes is cheap and holds up pretty well. It comes in quarts and aerosol.

I have thinned slightly with mineral spirits for rolling on a UDS. Looked great.

If you spray it thin with acetone. Mineral spirits take forever to dry.

The aerosol version is OK for touchups.

SCOTTIE

Gerrit_Boys · 11-19-2012, 10:04 PM

We used the Rustoleum BBQ paint in quart cans and sprayed it unthinned through an old bottom feed gun. It turned out really good. You can check out Sherwin Williams 1500* paint but I was told it wasn't sold where I live due to some EPA regs.

JS-TX · 11-19-2012, 10:10 PM

Can anybody recommend a type of paint that leaves a semi-gloss finish? Something that wipes clean fairly easy? My kegs need new paint bad.

Scooter B · 11-20-2012, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JS-TX

Can anybody recommend a type of paint that leaves a semi-gloss finish? Something that wipes clean fairly easy? My kegs need new paint bad.

I picked up a can of Rustoleum "High Heat Ultra" grill paint, costs a few bucks more than the regular high heat, but it is supposed to be semi-gloss. I'll know by this weekend.

smootz · 11-20-2012, 11:26 AM

I havn't seen the "Ultra" but I am anxious to try it.

All of the pits below were painted with Rustoleum Specialty High Heat. It is rated for 1000 deg F and is applied without primer. It is satin black and hid imperfections well.

The "Party Pit" was sprayed with an HVLP gun thinned with acetone (My preference)

On the larger pit I thinned with mineral spirits. It took FOREVER to dry and came out duller. That's OK because the old tank had a really rough surface.

I used a roller on the UDS full strength. Actually looks as good as the sprayed ones.

I just wish they made it in colors.

Good luck with yours. SCOTTIE

Flying_Spaghetti_Monster · 11-20-2012, 12:52 PM

Looking for a better paint job than flat black. As far as my fire box being to long. I would assume that it is better to be a little big than a little small.

JS-TX · 11-20-2012, 01:14 PM

Nice pics, really like that UDS. Thanks!

11-18-2012, 05:30 PM	#3
Porcine Perfection is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 04-13-12 Location: On Lake Michigan Name/Nickname : ...	^^^^^ Like Skidder said. 3/8" thick! That must weigh a ton! __________________ Humphrey Battle Box \| WSM \| Grilla Chimp \| Weber Q1200

11-18-2012, 07:49 PM	#6
columbia1 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-15-12 Location: Kalama Wa.	Try Thermolux, http://www.stovepaint.com/ , I used it on my pit and was VERY happy with it!! __________________ [URL="http://tombstonebbq.com"]"Tombstone BBQ"[/URL] PNWBA Board Member and Certified Judge. KCBS Custom 72" reverse flow smoker, 18" WSM, Weber Elite, ECB. and misc grills. [URL="https://www.facebook.com/TombstoneBbq?ref=hl"]Tombstone BBQ on Facebook[/URL]

11-18-2012, 04:32 PM	#2
Skidder Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-02-08 Location: Westfield,Ma.	Just Google engine paint or engine enamel. Tons of colors out there.

11-18-2012, 05:47 PM	#4
Flying_Spaghetti_Monster On the road to being a farker Join Date: 10-13-12 Location: Farmington, Utah	Almost. When it is all said, and done it will weigh around 1000lbs. With that said no meth head will steal it for scrap metal :) lol But if your are going to build a pit why not go all out, and do it right. 55gal drum did not appeal to me.

11-18-2012, 07:43 PM	#5
dgolf4u Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 08-09-09 Location: rising fawn, ga	Isn't the fire box a little long? Just asking, but I thought there was a ratio where the fire box was about a third of the cooking chamber size.

11-19-2012, 08:56 AM	#7
smootz Found some matches. Join Date: 01-12-12 Location: Kitts Hill, Ohio	Are you OK with basic black? If so Rustoleum BBQ paint from Lowes is cheap and holds up pretty well. It comes in quarts and aerosol. I have thinned slightly with mineral spirits for rolling on a UDS. Looked great. If you spray it thin with acetone. Mineral spirits take forever to dry. The aerosol version is OK for touchups. SCOTTIE

11-19-2012, 10:04 PM	#8
Gerrit_Boys Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-29-08 Location: Huron, SD	We used the Rustoleum BBQ paint in quart cans and sprayed it unthinned through an old bottom feed gun. It turned out really good. You can check out Sherwin Williams 1500* paint but I was told it wasn't sold where I live due to some EPA regs.

11-19-2012, 10:10 PM	#9
JS-TX is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-17-10 Location: San Antonio, TX	Can anybody recommend a type of paint that leaves a semi-gloss finish? Something that wipes clean fairly easy? My kegs need new paint bad.

11-20-2012, 12:52 PM	#12
Flying_Spaghetti_Monster On the road to being a farker Join Date: 10-13-12 Location: Farmington, Utah	Looking for a better paint job than flat black. As far as my fire box being to long. I would assume that it is better to be a little big than a little small.

11-20-2012, 01:14 PM	#13
JS-TX is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-17-10 Location: San Antonio, TX	Nice pics, really like that UDS. Thanks!