Firebox coating?

[Mark Butler]

Working on restoring my second redhead. First time around just ran a wire cup over the firebox, but this time I got it sandblasted. Already painted the outside, but how do I protect the inside?

 

[Dave in KC]

You don't need to do anything. Just cook on it now.

 

[Jon Tofte]

Yep, Mark, you will have to be prepared for that beautiful, new-looking firebox to be covered with grease and smoke soon enough. Take enough pictures now and then enjoy your grill for what it is meant for!

 

[Bruce]

You just have to season it. Start with three cooks of burgers. At least 10 each time. Then two cooks with skin on chicken. A full chicken or about ten pieces each time. Last but not least a slow cook meal like Ribs or a Brisket. After that, scrap off the grates and you are ready to cook some food.

 

[Mark Butler]

Thanks for the info! Sounds like I just need to get cooking!

 

[Bruce]

Yah, and pictures are mandatory.