Josh Dekubber
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From Drab to Fab - Putting together a "How-To" Restoration Guide
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Thanks @Josh Dekubber Very nice looking. Did you have any tricks rolling the paint on all the ridges of the endcaps? Did you get a smaller roller for the sharp corners?
Steve Hoch
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Josh, I was going to ask you if those pieces started off bare metal when you painted them.
Thanks @Josh Dekubber ! Did you have any tricks for rolling the endcaps like using a smaller roller for the ridges? How is the paint holding up on your grill? It looks fantastic!
Josh Dekubber
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Thanks!
The roller I used was pretty small but if you can find a smaller 1/4 nap roller it wouldn't hurt. It got in all the cracks and crevice just fine. It's holding up just fine and I use the grill regularly.
Josh Dekubber
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On this one I didn't strip them bare but I did on another grill that I painted using the same method. The results were the same either way.
Thanks @Josh Dekubber ! Another question - how many coats did you put on the endcaps? How many on the firebox? Thanks again!
Josh Dekubber
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I think 3. I usually go through a lot of paint. Probably more than I need but I like to get really good coverage and then a little more. Honestly you could probably get away with 1 coat with a roller but I'd prefer a bit more.
AlexPicchietti
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Josh, do you think I would have to strip this back down to do that?
Josh Dekubber
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Looks like you used high heat paint and then scuffed it up after. I think it will be fine to paint without completely stripping.
Josh Dekubber
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Krylon High Heat Max is my favorite high temp Paint but one thing to keep in mind. It requires more shaking prior to use. As long as you do that it should cover nicely.
How do you hold your endcaps while you roll them with paint? I was planning to completely mask the inside but not sure how to secure them for rolling.
Josh Dekubber
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I just get creative and prop them on whatever is available.
I forgot to tell you I use the exact same paint in spray can form for some of the tight spots like the inside of the lid hinge and where the handle attaches. I do that side first.
I forgot to tell you I use the exact same paint in spray can form for some of the tight spots like the inside of the lid hinge and where the handle attaches. I do that side first.