How does one remove the old black paint on the firebox and endcaps

[Bruce]

Here is a link:

Simple Green 20 oz. Heavy-Duty Aerosol BBQ and Grill Degreaser 0310001260014 - The Home Depot

Simple Green Heavy-Duty BBQ & Grill Cleaner removes grease build-up, baked-on food and carbon deposits on grates, stainless steel, smokers, aluminum, enameled or painted surfaces, vinyl covers, and more.

www.homedepot.com

 

[Samuel]

Does anyone else use a primer when painting using Rustoleum High Heat Ultra?

 

[Bruce]

I mostly use the stuff on end caps that I have had blasted. I do not use any primer.

Here is the instructions for the paint:

PAINTING CONDITIONS
Use outdoors or in a well ventilated area such as an open
garage. Use when temperature is between 50ºF (10ºC) and
90ºF (32ºC) and humidity is below 85% to ensure proper
drying. Priming is not recommended. Do not use on metal
directly exposed to open flame or in direct contact with food,
such as a grill grate. Avoid application in very windy and
dusty conditions. Cover surrounding area to protect from
spray mist.

 

[Cody Bratton]

Does anyone else use a primer when painting using Rustoleum High Heat Ultra?

My understanding is that it is for direct to metal, or properly cleaned and prepared, existing paint. I think the biggest enemy of any of the spray paints is the sun and it's lovely UV rays.

 

[Claude M]

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