A definitive answer on End Cap color/sheen.

[Jeff MA]

After having done several restores on older Weber Genesis' and Spirit gills and using several brands/sheen's of paint I might have an answer on the perfect paint choice for Vintage Weber's end caps.

I knew from the several factory photos I have that Weber used a different paint on the cook box (more of a flat), than on the end caps (more of a Satin).

I recently was lucky enough to score a late 90's original End Cap brand new in the box (story later). I figured this would be the perfect opportunity to compare it against the three end caps I current have and one is almost a perfect match to the paint Weber used back-in-the-day.

and what paint matches the original Weber paint?...Rust-Oleum 241169 High Heat Ultra is almost a direct match.



Hope this helps those with future restores.

Jeff

 

[Brian B Atlanta]

Jeff that is what I am going to use also for the firebox liked the pop on your other restore so getting a bit confused what are you using for the frame?

 

[Bruce]

Been using that since day one on my restores. Rustoleum also makes a flat version if someone cares for that.

 

[Paul C.]

Thanks for sharing Jeff. I have used the Rustoleum , but actually prefer Krylon High Heat Max for the firebox and endcaps, just a bit less sheen. I do use the Ultra on the frame though. Both are good paints.

 

[Garth C]

Thanks! I've read many restore posts about painting but never got a sense on what exact paint matches the best.

I used some glossy car engine enamel for a temporary smaller frame repair and it was too glossy

 

[Ron G.]

NICE! And thanks

Just gave my old Weber Gasser a good scraping-out last night and she's due for a little TLC / Re-Paint when I get around to it.
I'm going to note this post for when that happens.

 

[PeterL]

This is what I used on the firebox exterior. I used the matte one for the interior.

 

[Bruce]

I dont think painting the interior is a wise move. You might want to consider removing that paint on the inside before grilling food in the grill.

 

[PeterL]

I dont think painting the interior is a wise move. You might want to consider removing that paint on the inside before grilling food in the grill.

Yeah not the brightest thing I have ever done.

 

[THyde]

The interior isn't supposed to be painted .... it's supposed to "season" if you can season aluminum

 

[PeterL]

The interior isn't supposed to be painted .... it's supposed to "season" if you can season aluminum

I stripped the paint and primer off completely so good to go.

 

[THyde]

Excellent!