'95 Genesis 1000 LX Build - Not a Keeper

[Cody Bratton]

I would think you would see that on the outside as well if it was going to be a problem. Enough of the paint is missing on them. Are those too big for your sandblast cabinet?

i saw these same “signs” during the blasting process. I can get a silver B box inside it. It’s a pain to blast them, and it takes a while but it can be done.

My old technique gave similar results but was harder to keep even and consistent. Still worked good though. Save some almost empty spray cans for finally coat because they splatter at the end of the can and if you take your time you can evenly texture the end caps and box.

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I like to get a good cover coat down, let that flash off, another light coat and let it flash, then put down an even heavy coat, and then kind of fog a coat on the wet one. That usually leaves a nice texture look but relatively smooth to the touch.

 

[Bruce]

I tried that Krylon with a brush and was not impressed. It looked like it was "brushed". I may have to try a roller. Do you do just one coat?

 

[Josh Dekubber]

I tried that Krylon with a brush and was not impressed. It looked like it was "brushed". I may have to try a roller. Do you do just one coat?

Brush isn't going to work. It will leave brush strokes. Has to be a low nap roller which will give you even light texture. I always do several coats but probably more than is needed. You may be able to get away with one coat.

 

[Bruce]

Do you use a brush on some of the nooks and crannies? Or, are you able to get it all with just the roller.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Do you use a brush on some of the nooks and crannies? Or, are you able to get it all with just the roller.

Just the roller. A very small roller can get into tight places

 

[Josh Dekubber]

I have used 1/4" nap and 3/8" nap roller. I am liking the 1/4" because it's a faint mild amount of texture. Even less than the 3/8"

 

[Josh Dekubber]

I would imagine also that if the paint is cold and thick it will be giving you more texture with a roller. Whereas if it's a little warmer and thinner it'll lay down flatter.

 

[Jon Tofte]

Low nap roller will give you a from factory look with light texture and will also hide any flaws in the aluminum. It's my go to for end caps and cookbox. I like it for those two reasons. You get that light texture that they came with from the factory and that's probably why they did that. To hide any flaws in the aluminum casting.

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You are about to convert me on this method, Josh! Looks great and no spray paint fumes. (I do wear a respirator.)

 

[Josh Dekubber]

You are about to convert me on this method, Josh! Looks great and no spray paint fumes. (I do wear a respirator.)

If you give it a shot please let me know if you like it also? Or any thoughts or what you think of it.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

"A 1/4-inch nap roller generally produces a smooth, consistent finish when used on smooth surfaces like new drywall, metal, or trim. It's ideal for achieving a flawless look with glossy or semi-gloss paints, as it distributes a thin, even coat of paint. The short nap helps minimize texture and ensures a professional-looking finish."

 

[Josh Dekubber]

@Bruce if you wanted to use a brush in the tight spots and then just make sure you hit it after with a roller to even out the texture that would be perfectly fine also. Or you can get the same exact paint in spray can for the tight spots.

 

[Bruce]

Josh, that is kind of what I was thinking. I will probably pick up some of those small disposable foam brushes for use in tight spots.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Josh, that is kind of what I was thinking. I will probably pick up some of those small disposable foam brushes for use in tight spots.

Excellent idea Bruce

 

[LMichaels]

If you use a sprayer with that and mix it correctly it will "lay" down with a texture as well

 

[Josh Dekubber]

If you use a sprayer with that and mix it correctly it will "lay" down with a texture as well

I bet that would work great once you got it dialed in!

 

[LMichaels]

I bet that would work great once you got it dialed in!

Yep, and if you're gonna do a batch you could really knock them down fast. Oddly that "texture" (or orange peel) is what every person learning to use a spray gun fears. But, if you mix it a little too "heavy" it will orange peel like that

 

[Cody Bratton]

I am itching to try it out of a spray gun. I want to test out on one, and get it dialed in and then spray a bunch of them. I think I could probably do a about 6-8 at a time... and wouldn't take much more than 20-30 minutes.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

I could see that working very well and being appealing to others. For me personally I'm more of a Hands-On old fashioned. I most times prefer to do things by hand for quality and control. I'm not interested in speed or how fast I can get done. Also I almost always do one grill at a time sometimes rarely two at a time. For others though I could see spray gun being an excellent option. Maybe even a game changer for large production Mass produce grills.

 

[Bruce]

Cody, I would love to participate. I not only need experiencing spraying cook boxes with that paint, but just spraying in general.

 

[Cody Bratton]

I am up for that! Need to get some things in order, but it would be kind of fun to have a cookbox painting party!

I could see that working very well and being appealing to others. For me personally I'm more of a Hands-On old fashioned. I most times prefer to do things by hand for quality and control. I'm not interested in speed or how fast I can get done. Also I almost always do one grill at a time sometimes rarely two at a time. For others though I could see spray gun being an excellent option. Maybe even a game changer for large production Mass produce grills.

I see that, and respect that opinion. I think if it works out how I think it can, it would be an absolute game changer for quality, and be more cost beneficial.