HOW TO: Paint a Weber Genesis Cook Box the fast and easy way

[AlexPicchietti]

Well, I would probably start by getting the cook box out of the frame. If you don't want to strip down the entire cook box maybe you could just do that side.

Here it is out of the frame

 

[Cody Bratton]

Most of the original paint is still in tact. This is the only spot where it isn’t.

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I would strip it all or at least sand the living crap out of it. Do you have an air compressor?

Being that that paint has been on for 25+ years there’s oxidation that’s already occurred under the surface and has yet to rear its ugly face. And when it does the paint adjacent to (old and new), it will start to peel and flake off as well. If you’re going to do it, go all the way. My opinion.

 

[AlexPicchietti]

It is best to remove all the paint on a cook box before repainting. If you don't, it wont look too good and any left over paint might start peeling later on. Having the cook box sand blasted is the best option and can usually be done for around $25.

Working on finding a source for sandblasting.

Reached out to about 10 places that say they do it.

First guy said their tools were too powerful for the job.

Second guy quoted me $180

The search continues!

 

[Steve Hoch]

Working on finding a source for sandblasting.

Reached out to about 10 places that say they do it.

First guy said their tools were too powerful for the job.

Second guy quoted me $180

The search continues!

You need to go where @Bruce gets them done for $25.

 

[Bruce]

He raised his prices to thirty bucks for a cookbox this year

 

[Steve Hoch]

He raised his prices to thirty bucks for a cookbox this year

Still not bad, are you getting the end caps done too?

 

[Bruce]

$10 each

 

[Steve Hoch]

$10 each

So you're at $50 a grill for sandblasting.

 

[MarkCuda]

LOLOLOLO
My man charges me $20 for a cookbox and 2 lid sides, it's called small town hospitality
I also consider him a friend but that doesn't get in the way of business.

He's a GTO car guy, 1967%

 

[AlexPicchietti]

He raised his prices to thirty bucks for a cookbox this year

Were you at Bruce? I’m in Kenosha.

 

[Cody Bratton]

LOLOLOLO
My man charges me $20 for a cookbox and 2 lid sides, it's called small town hospitality
I also consider him a friend but that doesn't get in the way of business.

He's a GTO car guy, 1967%

Once upon a time I restored a 1969 GTO. Now I restore grills

 

[Steve Hoch]

Once upon a time I restored a 1969 GTO. Now I restore grills

Hey, they both have wheels.

 

[Bruce]

Were you at Bruce? I’m in Kenosha.

Just outside the Wisconsin Dells.

 

[AlexPicchietti]

$10 each

Alright boys…tell me I didn’t mess this up? Got the grinder and cup brush at HF and went to work. Any other suggestions on the work? Should I be worried about any imperfections on the surface? Any other cleaning prior to next steps?



(Obviously just showing a section to check my work before continuing)

Thanks!

 

[Steve Hoch]

It looks good to me.

 

[AlexPicchietti]

It looks good to me.

Any other prep you’d do (sanding, cleaning) prior to paint?

 

[Cody Bratton]

I can’t tell if it’s shadows in the pic, but I’d try to get below the top lip a little better. Or just be certain it’s not greasy.

Aside from giving it a good wipe down with your preferred pre painting cleaner, it looks pretty good.

I feel like all of us use a little different products for that step. Some use brake cleaner. I use wax and grease removers.

I will also highly recommended Rustoleum high heat ultra - Semi gloss - for the cookbox, lid end caps and Weber logo.

 

[Steve Hoch]

Any other prep you’d do (sanding, cleaning) prior to paint?

Can you see wire marks in the bare metal? You might want to sand out any visible imperfections as they will likely show after you paint. You definitely want to clean it before you paint. I use brake cleaner or mineral spirits.

 

[Cody Bratton]

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You will need at least two cans for the cookbox and lid end caps. The last deep box I did, I got it all done with one can.

 

[LMichaels]

Give it a good wipe down once you've achieved the final finish on the metal with a good degreaser that does not attract moisture or leave any residue. Acetone, lacquer thinner, hell even good old BrakeKleen will do the job. That aluminum is pretty porous so you want to get it as clean as possible. I know others told you, to strip it so it would not peel off. But, honestly, if it had sound paint on it and you really degreased it well, that would give you a more solid job than over bare metal.