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

[AlexPicchietti]

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.

yeah, I do see some wire marks here and there. any recs on what grit sandpaper to start with? I don't mind taking my time and getting to a smooth finish, just not sure how low of grit to start with...

(thanks again, I'm pretty 'green' with all this stuff, workin' an office job and trying to learn the tricks in the garage!)

 

[Steve Hoch]

any recs on what grit sandpaper to start with? I don't mind taking my time and getting to a smooth finish,

Use a 1/4 sheet palm sander if you have one. I would start with 120 or 150 grit.

 

[Bruce]

It is pretty hard to score the cookbox with a wire brush that will show through after painting.

 

[Steve Hoch]

It is pretty hard to score the cookbox with a wire brush that will show through after painting.

Probably true, I've marked up some end caps pretty good that way before though.

 

[AlexPicchietti]

Thanks, guys! Will post updates on my restore thread. Greatly appreciate the help. Will certainly pay it forward as I learn more.

 

[AlexPicchietti]

It is pretty hard to score the cookbox with a wire brush that will show through after painting.

Actually, this makes me think of another question.

If I'm repainting the lid end caps, do I have to strip those as well? or if they're pretty clean, can I just degrease, wipe down, and paint? (once removed obviously)

 

[John-NY]

Actually, this makes me think of another question.

If I'm repainting the lid end caps, do I have to strip those as well? or if they're pretty clean, can I just degrease, wipe down, and paint? (once removed obviously)

Only saying this because I would hate to have it not be said and end up with a misunderstanding.

I just want to ensure that when you do ultimately paint the cookbox and the lid end caps, you’re painting the EXTERIOR ONLY.

Do not paint the interior of either. Paint + Cooking Food = No.

 

[AlexPicchietti]

Only saying this because I would hate to have it not be said and end up with a misunderstanding.

I just want to ensure that when you do ultimately paint the cookbox and the lid end caps, you’re painting the EXTERIOR ONLY.

Do not paint the interior of either. Paint + Cooking Food = No.

thank you, John! At one point I did think I was supposed to paint the inside, but reading the threads, it was very clear I should NOT. Appreciate the note!!!!