michael_NYC
MemberGot rid of the matchlight.
I have a Shirley 24x36 too, you will really enjoy cooking on that Pit. Some people will line the baffle at the bottom of the cook chamber with foil.....I don't. I just use a wide putty blade / joint compound knife to scrape the plate and let the drippings "season" it.
As for Paint, here is what Shirley uses: https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-7...673636848&sprefix=Rust-Oleum+h,aps,492&sr=8-3 You can find it at Home Depot, Ace, etc. too.
Thank you...