From Drab to Fab - Putting together a "How-To" Restoration Guide

[Josh Dekubber]

Thanks Josh.

Always happy to help if I can

 

[Val Deale]

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]

Low nap roller for light texture. 1/4" nap.
Looks closest to factory original finish to me. Krylon High Heat Max Satin finish.
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Josh, I was going to ask you if those pieces started off bare metal when you painted them.

 

[Val Deale]

Low nap roller for light texture. 1/4" nap.
Looks closest to factory original finish to me. Krylon High Heat Max Satin finish.
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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]

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!

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]

Josh, I was going to ask you if those pieces started off bare metal when you painted them.

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.

 

[Val Deale]

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]

Thanks @Josh Dekubber ! Another question - how many coats did you put on the endcaps? How many on the firebox? Thanks again!

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]

Low nap roller for light texture. 1/4" nap.
Looks closest to factory original finish to me. Krylon High Heat Max Satin finish.
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Josh, do you think I would have to strip this back down to do that?

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Josh, do you think I would have to strip this back down to do that?

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]

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.

 

[Val Deale]

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]

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.

 

[Val Deale]

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.

Josh, after you roll on the main surfaces, how long do you wait between putting each coat? Thanks

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Some people like to wait a full day but me personally I just wait a couple hours or so until it's dry. Depending on the weather.

 

[DanHoo]

how long do you wait between putting each coat?

I suggest reading the second coat instructions on the can. Some are a little different.

Krylon max heat for example says do second coat within 4 hours or wait 7 days.

 

[Val Deale]

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.
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Hi @Josh Dekubber I used your technique today and so far I really like the textured results. I taped some small Amazon boxes on the inside masking to help me hold the endcap. I cut out the boxes in certain areas for painting access. I am going to wait a day and then tomorrow put another roll coat on top and sides but not a spray coat on the other side. I think I'm ok on the inside of the handle and lid hinge inside details from the earlier spray. Thanks again Josh! Here are a few pics:

I took the endcaps off tonight. I'm glad I did. It went smoothly. It was much easier to get the final crude off the porcelain. I decided to renovate the emblem. I'll probably sand tomorrow. I'm also going to check my work neighbor who works on race car engines who has a sandblasting booth to see about doing the endcaps. I'll tell you how it goes later. Thanks for the help everyone. Here are a few photos. It's my first grill to take apart...hope it goes back together ok!

I took the endcaps off tonight. I'm glad I did. It went smoothly. It was much easier to get the final crude off the porcelain. I decided to renovate the emblem. I'll probably sand tomorrow. I'm also going to check my work neighbor who works on race car engines who has a sandblasting booth to see about doing the endcaps. I'll tell you how it goes later. Thanks for the help everyone. Here are a few photos. It's my first grill to take apart...hope it goes back together ok!View attachment 115191View attachment 115192View attachment 115193View attachment 115194View attachment 115195View attachment 115196View attachment 115197View attachment 115198View attachment 115199View attachment 115200View attachment 115201View attachment 115202View attachment 115203

I'm trying to put these next two pics with the the above earlier ones because they show the finished emblem. I'm almost complete with this 2002 Silver B and soon I'll try and do an overall post in gas grills. Here is the finished emblem. I noticed the second registered trademark is a little low to sand so I think I'll just leave it. Thanks everyone.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Looking great! Im glad everything worked out for you and that you are happy with the results. Looking forward to seeing your grill finished!